“The Wishing Thorn,” by Jamie Ferguson, appears in Stolen by the Fae, the 6th volume in the anthology series A Procession of Faeries. The Interview Why do you think the mythology of the changeling, in which the Fae steal a human and replace it with one of their own kind, is so intriguing to people?…
“Family Fair and True,” by Dayle A. Dermatis, appears in Stolen by the Fae, the 6th volume in the anthology series A Procession of Faeries. Excerpt My feet crunched over tiny snail shells as I descended, the air growing more moist and cold, and the darkness more complete. The weak moonlight couldn’t extend this far…
“Problem Child,” by Tami Veldura, appears in Stolen by the Fae, the 6th volume in the anthology series A Procession of Faeries. Excerpt Pane nudged Kipt with one bony elbow. “You’re sure about this? It’s bigger than normal.” “Big enough to count for two infants, I bet,” said Kipt. “And probably old enough that its…
“Hybrid Vigor,” by Olivia Wylie, appears in Stolen by the Fae, the 6th volume in the anthology series A Procession of Faeries. Excerpt The examining room smells of chemicals and cold meat. Sometimes I wish my sense of smell was more Human. The metal drawer slides open on its rollers. It’s designed to hold a…
“The Replacement,” by Ron Collins, appears in Stolen by the Fae, the 6th volume in the anthology series A Procession of Faeries. Excerpt “Hello,” I say as I head toward the front. “You doing all right, ma’am?” I don’t get many put-together businesswomen in the store at 1:54 a.m. On their own, my eyes glance…
Steal away to the wild world of the Fae! In the darkest dark of night The faeries come to see the sight A sleeping child, sweet as can be Its cheeks red as stolen cherries They whisper, then sing the child a song It stirs, and smiles, and slumbers along Faster than the eye can…
Ride through the sky with the Wild Hunt! A fierce host rides across the winter sky at night In wild pursuit of whoever crosses their path Peals of thunder follow the horses as they gallop through the clouds Fire flashing from their hooves The baying of the hounds echoes across the sky Their sharp teeth…
“Blood & Water” is in Water Faeries, the fourth volume in the anthology series A Procession of Faeries. Jump into the waves, and enter the world of Faerie! Meet Alethea! Alethea weaves fairy tale fantasy in the realm of Arilland, and dabbles in other fantasy worlds as well. She’s been a guest speaker about fairy…
