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Up the Down Beanstalk: Fairytale Anthology # 6 will be released by Ye Olde Dragon Books on May 1st, 2026! You can pre-order the ebook NOW - mostly the same for paperbacks :) Why mostly the same? Because the paperback has gone EXCLUSIVELY LIVE ahead of time on Amazon AND it's $2 off regular price! (This means you're paying $13.99 instead of $15.99. Plus, by buying early, you can read it before everyone else!)

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UP THE DOWN BEANSTALK
Fairytale Anthology # 6

There has to be MORE to the story ...

Did you read the story of Jack and the Beanstalk and come away with questions?

How young was he, to believe the beans were magic?

Was he bullied into accepting beans in exchange for the cow?

Was he really that gullible? Was he desperate? Or was magic real in his world?

Why did he think it was smart to climb that beanstalk? How far did he climb?

Why didn't he run when he saw the giants?

What was the giants' side of the story? Were they bullies, or were they the victims of burglars and swindlers?

What about the golden harp and the goose?

On and on, with every answer generating MORE questions..

We invite you into these pages to explore the MORE our authors found. You'll be delighted, enchanted, intrigued, and we hope you'll cheer for our heroes in all their shapes and sizes and motivations.

Brilliant inventors and identity theft. Brutal usurpers and imprisoned princes. Mischievous boys and missing eggs. Curmudgeonly neighbors and rivals. Heroic sheriffs and computer programmers. Liars and thieves and desperate girls risking all for their families.


And MORE.


Where you can save a little $$$$

https://amzn.to/3NDPeBC

(Please, note that this link may be an affiliated one. You won't get charged anything extra, but we might make a couple extra pennies if you use it.)

You can also pre-order from Ye Olde Dragon Books' storefront on their website.

Happy reading!

My fellow horse-fantasy enthusiasts - you should definitely check out this LIVE Kickstarter for SkyCowboys by Lauren Sohre (@barnlarn on Instagram)! It's for the first three volumes (but you can get just Book 1 or all three volumes, if you want). Here's a bit about the project from the author herself:

"Welcome to the Wild Winds! Get ready for adventure in this 3-volume graphic novel set of Greenhorn Trail, originally a webcomic from the world of Sky Cowboys.

"Molly Shepherd, a young researcher, has just graduated from a posh academy and received some intriguing evidence of a mysterious new species of pegasus. She joins a pilot posse to travel across the Windy Wing Basin and track it down.

"But can a soft, naïve Molly learn to handle the dangers of the Wild Winds? From dealing with a cranky pegasus, to butting heads with the posse, to trying to survive both the wildlife and bandits, Molly must rise to the challenge and hold her own or go home empty-handed...or worse.

"Greenhorn Trail is set in the world of Sky Cowboys, a popular worldbuilding project created by me, Lauren (aka Larn). Follow Molly as she travels to never-before-seen places and meets both new characters and fan-favorites."

I can't hardly wait to read these!

If you want to check them out closer or participate in the campaign:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

Happy reading!

ACK! There are just DAYS left for the Kickstarter campaign for ⚡THE NULL RAZOR HEIST ⚡by @steverzasawriter - companion novel to EON CITY: BURNOUT - A CYBERPUNK ANTHOLOGY by JJ Johnson ( @jjjohnson_author ), Steve Rzasa ( @steverzasawriter ), Jason C Joyner ( @jasoncjoyner ), F. Ted Atchley ( @tedatchley3.author ), B.L. Dean ( @beckydeanwrites ), Joshua Hardt, Liberty Speidel Hardt, Josh R. Smith ( @joshthewritersmith ) & Tina Gollings ( @tinagollings_writerartist ) !!

It would be awesome to make the author of this cyberpunk, misfits, talking cats & more reach the 1st Stretch Goal ($1350) - a short story starring the talking cat! - & have to figure out a 2nd one in the last second!

Not familiar with THE NULL RAZOR HEIST?

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Join Nevyn Nakada as he squeezes out of a tight spot between corporate powers and a crew of fellow "entrepreneurs" living on the fringes of a future society.

The target: A high-tech hovercar
What is the Null Razor? Why does the CEO of Axoprime want it stolen? And how is Nev Nakada going to get his hands on it without losing his life?

An eclectic team Hovercar thief with a heart of gold and fear of heights? Check. Supplier of gadgets and weapons? Check. Modified human who fights robots hand-to-hand? Check. Smooth operator who seduces the mark? Check. Wacky expert in bio-chemical and bio-electric disruption? Check. Sassy cat who makes for the perfect courier? Check.

They'll be perfect, if Nev Nakada can keep them from fighting with each other.

Want a closer look? Or maybe to pick up a paperback or the special hardcover? Help earn a short story starring a TALKING CAT?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

Or do you wanna read what started everything first? You can find it in ebook & paperback:

https://www.amazon.com/Eon-City-Burno...

Happy reading!

Steve Rzasa

The Bookworm: Spring Edition is HERE! There are over 100 books featured! Can you guess which of my books I got in on this opportunity?

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The Bookworm is an online reader's guide featuring wholesome Christian and Clean books from indie, small press, and traditional publishers. Over 100 books are featured in a variety of genres.

Also, would you like to check out The Bookworm?

https://dl.bookfunnel.com/a8xu6rlf66 .

(It is a generic Bookfunnel🖇 anyone can access without signup requirements or strings attached.)

The link closes on 6/13/26 - so hurry and pick up your copy now!

Happy reading!

PS - Before I forget, I have to thank the wonderful Madisyn Carlin of Mountain Peak Edits & Design for spearheading this amazing opportunity!

⚡THE NULL RAZOR HEIST ⚡by Steve Rzasa - companion novel to EON CITY: BURNOUT - A CYBERPUNK ANTHOLOGY by JJ Johnson ( @jjjohnson_author ), Steve Rzasa ( @steverzasawriter ), Jason C Joyner ( @jasoncjoyner ), F. Ted Atchley ( @tedatchley3.author ), B.L. Dean ( @beckydeanwrites ), Joshua Hardt, Liberty Speidel Hardt, Josh R. Smith ( @joshthewritersmith ) and Tina Gollings ( @tinagollings_writerartist ) is NOW LIVE on KICKSTARTER! And there are EARLY BIRD SPECIALS on ebook & paperback editions!!

THE STORY for THE NULL RAZOR HEIST

Join Nevyn Nakada as he squeezes out of a tight spot between corporate powers and a crew of fellow "entrepreneurs" living on the fringes of a future society.

The target: A high-tech hovercar
What is the Null Razor? Why does the CEO of Axoprime want it stolen? And how is Nev Nakada going to get his hands on it without losing his life?

An eclectic team
Hovercar thief with a heart of gold and fear of heights? Check. Supplier of gadgets and weapons? Check. Modified human who fights robots hand-to-hand? Check. Smooth operator who seduces the mark? Check. Wacky expert in bio-chemical and bio-electric disruption? Check. Sassy cat who makes for the perfect courier? Check.

They'll be perfect, if Nev Nakada can keep them from fighting with each other.


Want a closer look? Maybe a sneak peek at the paperback & the special hardcover?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

Or do you wanna read what started everything first? You can find it in ebook and paperback:

https://www.amazon.com/Eon-City-Burno...

Happy reading!

Steve Rzasa

Happy Fairy Tale Day! (I can't hardly believe it's already Feb. 26th, 2026!)

Also, results are in for the Once Upon A Pen Book Awards 2025! (To check out all the winners please visit @fairytaleauthors on Instagram.)

Wanna know how well A Garden of Fairy Tales did? Well, the series made TOP THREE.

Peaflower (my little princess and the pea retelling) made the TOP FIVE for Mashups :)

Daylily by @madeline.kersbergen was in the TOP FIVE for Debut.

Snapdragon by @sarah.beran.author took 1st PLACE for Best Side Character.

Lilac by @madisyn_carlin made the TOP THREE for Best Side Character.

Golden Lotus by @bloomingwbooks and Forget-Me-Not by @jfrogers925 are great books! Can't recall what categories they landed in besides Best Multi-Author Series at the moment.


I am beyond humbled and amazed by the results of this readers' choice awards. Never thought I'd ever have a book entered in one or have the chance to work with so many talented authors and touch so many readers. You ladies are the best! And thank you readers! This has been mind blowing in the best way!


Curious about the list of titles for The A Garden of Fairytales series? Here you go:

Bleeding Hearty by Kendra E. Ardnek (coming soon!)

Daylily by Madeline Kersbergen (released)

Snapdragon by Sarah Beran (released)

Peaflower by Jessica A. Tanner (released)

Forget-Me-Not by J.F. Rogers (released)

Golden Lotus by Meagan Myhren-Bennett (released)

Lilac by Madisyn Carlin (released)

Want a closer look? The series' page on the 'zon:

https://amzn.to/3RqUxlU


PS- The covers for the series were created by Kendra E. Ardnek ( @fairytalearista ). Aren't they amazing?!

Once Upon A Pen Book Awards 2025's THIRD and FINAL round of voting ENDS today - Fri., February 20th, 2026!

To vote, check out @fairytaleauthors ' bio on Instagram for the special 🔗.

Also, it's free!

And the A Garden of Fairy Tales multi-author series is in FINALS for Best Series! Lilac and Snapdragon are in the FINALS for Best Side Characters!

THANK YOU everyone who voted for Rounds One and Two! Best to those who've made it to Round Three - so many amazing stories and authors! Happy voting and reading, dear readers! Also, THANK YOU to everyone who has already voted for this 3rd round!!

You all are the BEST!

PS- If curious about categories and books, there's a great post on @fairytaleauthors ' page on Instagram that you can check out before you vote.

PPS- I'm including the link for voting here because I've had trouble getting on Instagram (besides getting around on there a little) the last couple days. Not sure if it's just me or if others are struggling too - but I figured it'd be better to make things easy: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...

One of my favorite authors - Jason C. Joyner - has set off on a NEW writing adventure - YA urban fantasy with a fairytale twist! The story is called The Fairy Tale Fiasco AND it's coming to Kickstarter SOON with ebook, paperback, and a fancy hardcover edition!

Here's a bit about the story:

Welcome to Bayview, the setting for 🧚The Fairy Tale Fiasco🧚‍♀️.

Meet seventeen year-old twins Tara and Tia Ingram. Tara is a fantasy book-loving nerd, who's either reading or hanging out with her D&D group. Her sister Tia is an outgoing, sporty girl starring on the soccer field. Their supposed twin bond has been on the fritz for a while.

Tara views everything through the lens of her fantasy stories. When she finds a rare volume while volunteering at the library, the passage she reads sends magical ripples through her.

That night, after a fight with her sister, Tara wishes that Tia could be a loyal companion, like Tinkerbell is to Peter Pan.

The next morning, Tara wakes up to an incredible discovery: Tia has pointy ears, wings, and is six-inches tall and sports a pixie attitude.

As Tara and Tia try to find a way to reverse the fairy changes, Tara's imagination creates more and more fantasy creatures. Trolls and mermaids wander the waterfront of Bayview. The worst part - Tia's transformation is evolving, and if Tara doesn't find a way to reverse the situation, her fantasies could be reality forever.

Want to stay on top of this? Like sign up to be notified when it goes LIVE and you can grab your very own copy?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

*The fairy artwork for this amazing book was drawn by @alhuart! I hear she is a great artist to work with! You can see it on the campaign or on the Instagram posts the author has made about his latest story.

Jason C. Joyner

Once Upon A Pen Book Awards 2025's THIRD and FINAL round of voting OPENED - Fri., February 13th, 2026!

To vote, check out @fairytaleauthors ' bio on INSTAGRAM for the special 🔗.

Also, it's free!

And the A Garden of Fairy Tales multi-author series is in FINALS for Best Series! Lilac and Snapdragon are in the FINALS for Best Companion Side Characters!

THANK YOU everyone who voted for Rounds One and Two! Best to those who've made it to Round Three - so many amazing stories and authors! Happy voting and reading, dear readers! Also, THANK YOU to everyone who has already voted for this 3rd round - 'cause, yeah, I'm a little late sharing again!!

You all are the BEST!

PS- If curious about categories and books, there's a great post on @fairytaleauthors ' page on Instagram that you can check out before vote.

PPS- I'm including the link for voting here because I've had trouble getting on Instagram the last couple days. Not sure if it's just me or if others are struggling too - but I figured it'd be better to make things easy: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...

#onceuponapen #bookawards2025 #votingopen #nospicefairytales

Once Upon A Pen Book Awards 2025's THIRD and FINAL round of voting OPENED - Fri., February 13th, 2026!

To vote, check out @fairytaleauthors ' bio on INSTAGRAM for the special 🔗.

Also, it's free!

And the A Garden of Fairy Tales multi-author series is in FINALS for Best Series! Lilac and Snapdragon are in the FINALS for Best Companion Side Characters!

THANK YOU everyone who voted for Rounds One and Two! Best to those who've made it to Round Three - so many amazing stories and authors! Happy voting and reading, dear readers! Also, THANK YOU to everyone who has already voted for this 3rd round - 'cause, yeah, I'm a little late sharing again!!

You all are the BEST!

PS- If curious about categories and books, there's a great post on @fairytaleauthors ' page on Instagram that you can check out before vote.

PPS- I'm including the link for voting here because I've had trouble getting on Instagram the last couple days. Not sure if it's just me or if others are struggling too - but I figured it'd be better to make things easy: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...

#onceuponapen #bookawards2025 #votingopen #nospicefairytales