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Colleen H. Ochab

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Colleen H. Ochab is a Chicago-based writer, screenwriter, and founder of Fight For The Fairytale Editorial, a developmental editing company that empowers fantasy writers to craft cinematic novels and screenplays.

Colleen writes primarily epic medieval fantasy with a dash of romance! When not focused on writing, she loves to weight lift, travel the world, play D&D with friends, and spend time with her rescue dogs.

She holds an MFA in Screenwriting from DePaul University and, as a breast cancer survivor, believes we should all live boldly and chase our fairytales with courage–just like our favorite heroes.

Whether you’re crafting worlds on the page or rewriting your own life’s narrative, Colleen believes in the power of storytelling to transfo ...more

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Carl's Doomsday Scenario (Dungeon Crawler Carl, #2)

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An amazing sequel and the best duology I've read in a long, long while! I listened to the audiobook and the narrators are utterly incredible, crafting a dramatic and evocative tale. ...more
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A good end to the series. The beginning of book three was perhaps the most well-written of the entire series. I felt myself drawn in as I haven't yet. The ending rushed a bit again as the previous two books; however, the ending was satisfying. ...more
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If you loved The Spellshop, you will love this spin-off. While it is not necessary to have read The Spellshop BEFORE this one, I would definitely recommend it so you can enjoy the little plants and surprises. If you are looking for a cozy fantasy, th ...more
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They say sometimes a sequel doesn't live up to the first book of a series, but I think "A Petal Dripping Poison" does that and more. Delightfully expanding the world, exploring complicated politics and alliances, and a fast paced rescue plot! I might ...more
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