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Andrea Jones

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Andrea Jones is the author of the award-winning series, the "Hook & Jill" Saga (Reginetta Press). Based closely upon J.M. Barrie’s "Peter and Wendy," "Hook & Jill" is a serious parody of the Peter Pan story. Intended for adult readers, the novel questions the premise of Barrie’s original work: is it truly desirable to remain a child, or is it a greater adventure, after all, to grow up?

"Other Oceans: Book Two of the Hook & Jill Saga" is a study in loyalty. It takes place upon the high seas on Captain Hook’s pirate ship. Book Three is "Other Islands," and brings the pirates back to the Neverland for shore leave, where they interact with the natives. "Other Islands" looks at generosity in usual -- and unusual -- forms. "The Wider World" takes Andrea Jones is the author of the award-winning series, the "Hook & Jill" Saga (Reginetta Press). Based closely upon J.M. Barrie’s "Peter and Wendy," "Hook & Jill" is a serious parody of the Peter Pan story. Intended for adult readers, the novel questions the premise of Barrie’s original work: is it truly desirable to remain a child, or is it a greater adventure, after all, to grow up?

"Other Oceans: Book Two of the Hook & Jill Saga" is a study in loyalty. It takes place upon the high seas on Captain Hook’s pirate ship. Book Three is "Other Islands," and brings the pirates back to the Neverland for shore leave, where they interact with the natives. "Other Islands" looks at generosity in usual -- and unusual -- forms. "The Wider World" takes readers abroad to Europe, where in order to counter the consequences of her tales, Red-Handed Jill applies all her artifice, forging alliance with other women in her world.

Below turbulent surfaces, these stories stir currents of motherhood, of women supporting one another…and Time’s inescapable trick of aging. Anchored in the Neverland, Andrea Jones’ literary series examines humanity through the magical lens of fairy tale. Keep a weather eye for the fifth and final book, "The Ever-After End."

The "Hook & Jill" Saga has won 27 literary awards to date. Within this series, Jones deepens and explores Barrie’s famous and infamous characters.

Jones’ short stories appear in various anthologies, and Jones is the editor of classic restoration projects that include J.M. Barrie’s "Peter and Wendy: the Restored Text," and Alexandre Dumas’ "Prince of Thieves" and "Robin Hood the Outlaw", and "The Virgin of the Sun" by H. Rider Haggard (Reginetta Press). Jones’ objective is to preserve beloved manuscripts in their original forms before time and re-telling corrupt the authors’ words.

Graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Andrea Jones studied Oral Interpretation of Literature, with a Literature minor. Her work is informed by a broad range of thinkers and writers, among them Carl Jung, Robert Graves, Patrick O’Brian, and, of course, J.M. Barrie, who created the modern mythology of the Neverland and its endearing, enduring characters.

Jones is known around the world as Capitana Red-Hand of the international pirate brotherhood, Under the Black Flag. She is a member of the pirate re-enactment troupe, the Brethren of the Great Lakes, where she serves as ship's Scribe aboard Le Pardonne. ...more

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I'm an aspiring writer, but I'm dealing with two things: I get discouraged every single day because 96% of manuscripts are rejected, and I haven't had an idea for years, literally. There's too many people wanting to be writers, and knowing there's so much competition just kills me a little every day. When I get motivated, immediatly something appears about the industry that kills it. Any tips on how to deal with this?

Andrea Jones Hello Cintia -- I only just received this message from GoodReads. I'm sorry for the delay.

It is discouraging to see all the issues with which writers …moreHello Cintia -- I only just received this message from GoodReads. I'm sorry for the delay.

It is discouraging to see all the issues with which writers have to deal. The good news is that there are more ways to publish now than there have ever been. If you have a story that is burning to be born, you must write it. When it's done, competently edited, and ready to be published, you can decide which way to attempt.

I'll be glad to give you my opinion when you reach that point. In the meantime, listen to your creative voice, not the voices of distraction out there. Turn off the TV, radio, internet, and write the story that lives in your heart.(less)

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Hello Andrea, We've met several times & have bought several books from you. I bought "Lyrical Darkness" from you in Hannibal, but my question is how can I get a copy of the "Prince of Thieves" & "Robin Hood the Outlaw"? I've enjoyed reading "Hook & Jill" & "Peter & Wendy: The Restored Text".

Andrea Jones Greetings! Thanks for writing with your question. Right now, the Robin Hood books by Alexandre Dumas are available as e-books on Amazon, Nook, and Kob…moreGreetings! Thanks for writing with your question. Right now, the Robin Hood books by Alexandre Dumas are available as e-books on Amazon, Nook, and Kobo. Links can be found here: https://www.reginettapress.com/hookan...

We'll be making them into trade paperbacks in the near future, so if you'd rather have them in paper book form, I'll let you know when they're ready, or you can check the "Hook & Jill" website or the "Hook & Jill" Facebook page for updates. The newest of our classics restorations is "The Virgin of the Sun" by H. Rider Haggard, also on the links page I posted, above.

Thanks for visiting my booth in Hannibal. Read on!(less)

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	Peter and Wendy: The Restored Text (Annotated) by J.M. Barrie, Francis Donkin Bedford (Illustrator), Andrea Jones (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.03 avg rating — 373,962 ratings — published 1911 — 5055 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Prince of Thieves by Alexandre Dumas, Alfred Richard Allinson (Translator), Andrea Jones (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.98 avg rating — 19,186 ratings — published 1862 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hook & Jill (Hook and Jill Saga, #1) 3.65 avg rating — 496 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Virgin of the Sun by H. Rider Haggard, Andrea Jones (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Celia Jones (Illustrator) 3.89 avg rating — 310 ratings — published 2015 — 279 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Robin Hood the Outlaw (Tales of Robin Hood by Alexandre Dumas - Book 2) by Alexandre Dumas, Andrea Jones (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Donnie Light (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 3.47 avg rating — 135 ratings — 73 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Other Oceans (Hook and Jill Saga, #2) 4.11 avg rating — 94 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lyrical Darkness: 11 Dark Fiction Stories Inspired by the Music that Rocks Your Soul by Terri Reid (Goodreads Author), Niki Danforth (Goodreads Author), Donnie Light (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Other Islands (Hook and Jill Saga, #3) 4.31 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2017 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Sea by Nerine Dorman (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Andrea Jones (Goodreads Author), Amy Lee Burgess (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2014 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Wider World: Book Four of the Hook & Jill Saga 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Who is not moved by the theme of lost boys? In the absence of her soldier husband, and in the wake of their own child's loss, Bianca Goddard is lonesome. When the children of her ramshackle neighborhood are threat ...more "

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“You needn't steal from me. I will give you everything, and never miss it.”
― Andrea Jones, Hook & Jill

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“I don’t want to be a queen without a king.” Unyielding, he said, “You will do what you must. With or without me.” And then, more gently, “As you always have done. That is my order.”
― Andrea Jones, Other Oceans

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“True marriage, Hook reflected, took place in the woods in sacraments like this one, or upon the font of the sea, in rites of passage, blood ritual, magical transference such as only he, who inhabited her soul, could share with her.”
― Andrea Jones, Other Islands

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