I was so pleased to be invited recently to write a story for a multi-author anthology. I haven’t even started writing it yet, and it won’t be out until spring of next year...but I wanted to give my Insiders a little peek into the story percolating in my brain.

...Rumpelstiltskin was a woman…

...and she was using her conniving intelligence to help (and trick) a man who'd promised to turn straw into gold…

...and the whole story was told from her point of view?

Sounds fun, right? I can’t wait to see my story and others in this upcoming anthology. We’re still early in the planning stages; the anthology doesn’t even have a title yet. But I hope I’ve told you enough to intrigue you! The stories in the anthology will all be fairy-tale retellings, from the villains' points of view.

Best of all, it'll all be for charity if you choose to buy a copy...and I'll have some free ARCs for people to read too.

I’ve read a few fairy-tale retellings in the last several months and thoroughly enjoyed them all. (Here’s a link to my review of the one I read most recently, Kingdom of Thorns, a Sleeping Beauty retelling by Katherine Macdonald.) And if you love fairy-tale retellings, make sure you check out the freebie later on in this newsletter!

I recently checked my Goodreads, and I’ve read over 40 books this year! I know many of you are at least as passionate about reading as I am. I hope you find some gems in this week’s recommendations.

A New Release & A Pre-Order!

Speaking of anthologies...The Devil You Know is a fantasy anthology all about antiheroes, and it just released today! Be one of the first to read it by clicking here.

Love witches? Escape with G’witches! Check out this magical comedy by clicking here!

Hand-Picked Recommendations

Curse of the Vampire is an urban fantasy series incorporating the ancient gods of Rome! Click to buy your copy or read it free with a Kindle Unlimited subscription!

Truly Free Books & Stories!

Of Ruin and Robberies is a free retelling of the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves! Download it free here!

Embrace your inner nerd with this multi-genre giveaway featuring characters who aren’t afraid to be smart! Download some new stories for FREE here.

Okay, fellow fantasy and sci-fi lovers! Download books and stories in your favorite genre by clicking here!

This Week’s 20-Second Story

Once a week or so, I like to share a super-short story with you. Hope you enjoy this one! I write these on Twitter daily; you can follow me @CBethAnderson.

Enjoy stories like this? I have an entire book of them! Check out The Curio Cabinet on Amazon and other retailers!

Get out there and have fun this week...or better yet, stay in and read some books!

-Beth 

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