SNOW WHITE & ROSE RED / A TALE OF TWO SISTERS
Escape into an enchanted land. Look past the thorns to the magic that draws you in.
Liz and Mary, Thanksgiving Point, 2000
Liz and Mary, 2000
Sisters 2021
Mary and Liz, 2021
Twenty years ago, Mary and Liz got deeply involved in the idea of someday living next to each other, with a shared garden space connecting their houses. You can see us discussing our plans in the picture to the left.
All grown up, though we do not live next to each other (or even in the same state), this is our virtual space to bring that to life. Now you can visit each of us, and our fairy tale garden that connects us.
We are sisters, writers, and lovers of fairy-tale.
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Print version of Tales of Tessagonia available now
Tales of Tessagonia: Books 1-6 is a compilation of the first six titles in the Tales of Tessagonia series.
These standalone fairytale retellings all take place within the world of Tessagonia.
You may hear the echo of familiar stories from our own lands. Curses, romance, magical gifts, and gods both light and dark.
Enchanted Garden
Mary Reviews: Vassa in the Night
Vassa in the Night is a modern retelling of the Russian tale Vasillissa the Beautiful. It is a Baba Yaga story. In this case, the chicken hut is instead a chain of convenience stores. I loved that the saying to get into the chicken hut is turned into a store jingle that customers still have to say to get the store to kneel. I like the idea of a bright orange store with chicken feet. The BY is open all night long, and those nights keep getting longer.
Mary
How to Request a Title for your Library
I am excited to announce that Tales of Tessagonia: Books 1-6 is now available for libraries! My county library system has ordered copies, and your public library can order them as well! If you’re not sure how to request a title, here’s some information you might need.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Reviews: Six Crimson Cranes
Six Crimson Cranesby Elizabeth LimGenre: YA Fantasy, Fairy-Tale AdaptationFirst published 2021 It'll be easier the next time, I assured her, even though I knew that was a lie.Pain didn't get easier. I just had to get stronger. ...