Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Fairytale turned Chicklit!


 

Adora Wrestles Her Past!

 
Life for Adora had been tragic from the beginning.

Late one night, during her senior year in high school, Adora overhears her parents talking, and learns that she was adopted as an infant; her birth parents were the apparent victims of a vicious attack. Sadness overwhelmed her, but rather than confront them, she pledges to show her adopted family, the Hordak’s, how grateful she was for all they’d given her.

Determined to find a way to repay them, she decides the best gift she can give them, is to help them all find a way out of the rundown town of Etheria. But how? The answer comes to her, during school announcements one morning. Often complimented for her extraordinary beauty, it is her physical strength she is well known for and the wrestling team is open to girls for the first time ever. Maybe this would be their ticket!

Unexpected questions arise, when in Las Vegas for the National High School Wrestling Championships. As she is about to face her final competitor, she spots a well-preserved, middle-age couple in the audience who look very familiar. They too seem stunned by her.

As she walks to the center of the wrestling mat, dressed in a form-fitting, red, wrestling uniform (complete with black belt), a memory pops from the recesses of her brain – she’s seen this couple before… but dressed regally. “How odd!” she mutters to herself.

She shakes off her confusion, only to be faced with a new challenge – her opponent for the championship title is a dark haired, handsome boy, with a dimple in the center of his chin. When they shake hands at the start of the match, she feels his nervousness. Shocked, she stands back. She literally felt his nervousness.

What happens to the lovely and fierce Adora? Does she find her way out of Etheria? Can she change the future for the Hordak family? With each turn she takes, she feels eyes watching her, and they often belong to the couple she saw at the wrestling tournament.
Life takes a turn, when the name She-Ra, is whispered in her ear!
 
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- This giveaway is open to US residents ONLY.
 
- A winner will be selected at random and announced on Tuesday, February 17th.
 
- For an opportunity to enter up to 20 times, visit the following authors blogs - PLUS it is a great opportunity to see which of their favorite characters and princesses they've pitted against one another!

Emerson, Erin (Hosted by Hello Precious Bliss.) http://hellopreciousbliss.com/?p=2743
Farrell, Jamie http://wp.me/p3Beox-Wb
Williams, Samantha K. http://skwills.com/blog/
 
- In order to win, you must answer a question in the comment box below, and include your email address so that we can contact you and let you know you've won!
 
ANSWER THIS QUESTION: You have a chance to meet your celebrity crush - what lengths would you go to to meet him or her? (Bonus Points: Who is your celebrity crush?)


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Monday, February 9, 2015

Charlotte Vs. Fiona


 

 Fairy Tale Fun Blog Hop

 

Comparing Charlotte Young from Charlotte’s Restrained with Princess Fiona from Shrek!


Charlotte Young Molloy – Originally from a small town in Main, Charlotte moves to New York City. As a result of a major misunderstanding she has a Restraining Order filed against her by Des Bannerman, King of Romantic Comedies. With the help of her friends, and Irishman Liam Molloy, she travels the world in search of the world famous celebrity, hoping to rescue herself!

Initially, Charlotte is a clueless star-struck young woman who is portrayed as the archetypal brassy American tourist. She seems to give off an air of prissiness and self-absorption (a result of being star-struck). Charlotte’s true self emerges as her tale unfolds. She is actually a very confident and fiercely independent woman, who is a match for Des when it comes to self-preservation. Unlike princesses of fairy tales, she is an expert in the corporate world (CFO), financially independent, and wickedly smart. She suffers from very bad manners (just like Des), when she is horribly misunderstood and severely judged. However, she is very loyal and endearing when with those she loves.

If Charlotte’s Restrained, The Accidental Stalker were made into a Hollywood film, I would cast Paz Vega as Charlotte!


Paz Vega as Charlotte Molloy
 

Princess Fiona – Originally from The Kingdom of Far, Far, Away, she is hidden in a tower, waiting to be rescued by Prince Charming. Lord Farquaad, the ruler of Duloc, hires Shrek to bring Princess Fiona to him. When Shrek comes to her rescues, Fiona is not impressed, even when he handily defeats dragons and many other obstacles in their path.

Initially portrayed as the archetypal princess, Fiona regales Shrek with her expectations of courtship and high expectations of how she ought to have been rescued (and by whom). She seems to give off an air of prissiness and even snobbery - but as time passes Princess Fiona's true self emerges. She is really a very down-to-earth and independent woman, who can match or surpass Shrek when it comes to less than regal behavior - farting, belching, to name a few. A loyal friend, and independent, Princess Fiona can defend herself, since she is an expert in Japanese martial arts (hand-to-hand).
Princess Fiona as Princess Fiona
 
Contrast and Comparison

Charlotte has conflict with a King, Fiona has conflict with a Lord!

Ryan Reynolds as Des Bannerman


 


Charlotte falls for an Irishman, Liam Molloy, while Fiona falls for an Ogre with a Scottish brogue - Shrek!
Dylan McDermott as Liam Molloy
 
Shrek as Shrek
 
Charlotte falls into a depression and goes from high maintenance to “in-need-of” maintenance. Fiona falls in love and goes from beauty to ogre.

Finally, Fiona is dosed with a love potion by Prince Charming, which turns her into back into a beautiful woman, yet she still doesn't fall for him. Shrek drinks the potion and turns into a gorgeous Scotsman. But true love is true love, and in the end they decide they'd rather be themselves, Ogres, than anything else.
 
Charlotte and Liam, don't need to be dosed with love potions to be gorgeous OR enjoy a steamy romance - their love for life and each other makes all things possible!

Buckle up, we have Ogres, princesses, celebrities, and strong confident women and men wrestling for the win, in this Fairy Tale Blog Hop!
 
Shrek, after a dose of Love Potion #5!
 

Charlotte’s Restrained, The Accidental Stalker
 

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**GIVEAWAY**

 
Congratulations Sprite 24 Gift Box from Fairytale Brownies http://www.brownies.com/, which includes a snack-size assortment (Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Mint Chocolate, Original, Peanut Butter, Pecan, Raspberry Swirl, Toffee Crunch, Walnut, White Chocolate, Espresso Nib, Cream Cheese) of 36 delicious gourmet brownies.
- This giveaway is open to US residents ONLY.
 
- A winner will be selected at random and announced on Tuesday, February 17th.
 
- For an opportunity to enter up to 20 times, visit the following authors blogs - PLUS it is a great opportunity to see which of their favorite characters and princesses they've pitted against one another!

Emerson, Erin (Hosted by Hello Precious Bliss.) http://hellopreciousbliss.com/?p=2743
Farrell, Jamie http://wp.me/p3Beox-Wb
Williams, Samantha K. http://skwills.com/blog/
 
- In order to win, you must answer a question in the comment box below, and include your email address so that we can contact you and let you know you've won!
 
>>ANSWER THIS QUESTION: You have a chance to meet your celebrity crush - what lengths would you go to to meet him or her? (Bonus Points: Who is your celebrity crush?)<<
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