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| Jenniffer Wardell: Author, blogger, Fairytale Aficionado |
Earlier this year, Jenniffer approached me about featuring her new release Dreamless. And since it's a fairytale romance I couldn't be more pleased to introduce it (and her) to you! FYI Jenniffer is an author, blogger, and fairytale writer. A huge thanks to JoAnn Schneider for connecting Jenniffer and me. I have a feeling we're going to have a gooooood time! (And Dreamless is already on my TBR list!)
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Life is pretty funny.
How it's funny, of course, depends on circumstances.
Sometimes it's slapstick comedy, a whole routine that unfolds while you're
trying to get ready for work in the morning, wash a dog, or find your keys.
Sometimes it's satire, something so absurd a part of you is amazed it's
actually happening (the current presidential election is a good example of
this). Sometimes it's a sly, carefully executed joke, a subtle plan that you
get to watch unfold with a smile. And sometimes, it's one of those days where
you laugh because the only other option is to hit something.
It's one of the things I love most about life, how even when
things seem to be at their worst there will be some small thing that will always
come along and make me laugh. Even if it's just me, laughing at how
melodramatic my despairing thoughts have gotten, there's always a moment that
breaks through the bubble of stress or sadness and lets in just a little bit of
light. It's not terribly dignified, no – humor works best when you're not
trying to hold onto your pride – but it's enough to keep me going.
I look for that humor in stories just as much as I do in
life, and even when I can't find it I know it must just be lurking around a
corner somewhere. If my utterly average, mundane world is enough to keep me
entertained, then your average fictional world must be absolutely bubbling with
it. Imagine a knight without enough time to get ready in the morning, tripping
over a bucket and waking up the entire castle as he crashes to the ground with
a metallic clang. Or a witch who just needs one, simple little ingredient for
this very important spell, but the only place she can get it is from her
neighbor who's held a decade-long grudge over a cookie exchange that went
horribly, horribly wrong.
Those are the stories I always wanted to hear about. There
are plenty of books about dignified heroes doing serious, important things, and
many of them tell very good stories. But I wanted the characters who knew what
it was like to embarrass themselves in front of the worst possible person and
somehow survive the experience, or have to do battle with something as mundane
as paperwork or not being able to find a spot to park their horse.
(Speaking of horses, can you imagine what it would be like
having to go into work on something that can actually argue with you? And
literally throw you onto the road if you annoy it too much?)
So when I couldn't find the stories, I wrote them. Because
if life can be funny, then fiction should be, too.
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Jenniffer Wardell is a fantasy author and general fairy godmother-at-large. She's always on the lookout for witty dialogue and a well-earned happily-ever after.Jenniffer Wardell's Blog
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A word about Dreamless, Jenniffer's newest release:
For most princesses, a sleeping curse means a few inconvenient weeks unconscious followed by a happily-ever-after with their true love. Seventeen-year-old Elena's curse, however, was designed without a cure, which means that she's getting a century-long nap for her 18th birthday whether she wants it or not. After years of study she's still no closer to finding a cure, even with the help of an undead godfather and an enchanted mirror-turned-therapist. With only a year until the deadline she's learned to accept her fate. Sadly, there's one prince who doesn't seem to have gotten the memo and who’s continually trying to activate the curse so he can be the one to wake her up again. Only slightly less annoying is Cam, her new bodyguard and former childhood acquaintance who disagrees with Elena at pretty much every turn. When the curse threatens to come early, however, they both realize that fate is a lot more complicated than they'd ever imagined.Dreamless is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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Just imagine I'd appreciate a gal who enjoys twisting fairytales...oh yeah! Thanks for dropping in, Jenniffer, and best of luck with Dreamless. Sounds amazing!A big hug and a sloppy smooch for all my readers who've stuck with me this year. It's been such fun! Stay tuned for the promised sum-up post where I reveal the ins and outs of running author features and explain why I am definitely doing this again!
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