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Dragonslayer
Dragonslayer Stories: Two Short Stories
Years before Resa Nelson wrote her 4-book Dragonslayer series (The Dragonslayer’s Sword, The Iron Maiden, The Stone of Darkness, and The Dragon’s Egg), she wrote two short stories that were published in Science Fiction Age magazine.
In The Dragonslayer’s Sword, Astrid the blacksmith struggles to choose between protecting herself from a new dragonslayer’s unwelcome advances and the necessity of keeping his weapons in good shape so he can protect her village from dragons. Her fellow villagers believe the previous dragonslayer has been killed by a dragon, but Astrid knows the real reason he’s gone missing and this knowledge haunts her.
In The Silver Shoes, Astrid is surprised by a visit from Lenore, a newcomer who acts as if the village’s customs and laws don’t apply to her, leaving her friendless. But when asking Astrid to make a pair of silver shoes for her, Lenore reveals her disturbing past and the true meaning of her request for these shoes.
(Appropriate for adults and teens, ages 14 and up.)
In The Dragonslayer’s Sword, Astrid the blacksmith struggles to choose between protecting herself from a new dragonslayer’s unwelcome advances and the necessity of keeping his weapons in good shape so he can protect her village from dragons. Her fellow villagers believe the previous dragonslayer has been killed by a dragon, but Astrid knows the real reason he’s gone missing and this knowledge haunts her.
In The Silver Shoes, Astrid is surprised by a visit from Lenore, a newcomer who acts as if the village’s customs and laws don’t apply to her, leaving her friendless. But when asking Astrid to make a pair of silver shoes for her, Lenore reveals her disturbing past and the true meaning of her request for these shoes.
(Appropriate for adults and teens, ages 14 and up.)
52 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 22, 2013
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About the author
Resa Nelson
125 books116 followersResa Nelson is the author of the 4-book Dragonslayer series:
The Dragonslayer’s Sword
(nominated for the Nebula Award, finalist for the EPPIE Award),
The Iron Maiden
,
The Stone of Darkness
, and
The Dragon's Egg
. Her 4-book Dragonfly series takes place after the Dragonslayer series.
Her standalone novels include the mystery/thrillers All Of Us Were Sophie and Our Lady of the Absolute .
Resa has been selling short stories professionally since 1988. She is a longtime member of SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America), and she is a graduate of the Clarion SF Workshop. Resa was the TV/Movie Columnist for Realms of Fantasy magazine for 13 years as well as a regular contributor to SCI FI magazine. She has sold over 200 articles to magazines in the United States and the United Kingdom.
You can contact Resa at ContactResa@aol.com. Follow Resa on Twitter @ResaNelson.
Her standalone novels include the mystery/thrillers All Of Us Were Sophie and Our Lady of the Absolute .
Resa has been selling short stories professionally since 1988. She is a longtime member of SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America), and she is a graduate of the Clarion SF Workshop. Resa was the TV/Movie Columnist for Realms of Fantasy magazine for 13 years as well as a regular contributor to SCI FI magazine. She has sold over 200 articles to magazines in the United States and the United Kingdom.
You can contact Resa at ContactResa@aol.com. Follow Resa on Twitter @ResaNelson.
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February 7, 2018
These two short stories are the first pieces I have read written by this author, and if the full series is even half as good as this, then I am gonna devour it! Each of these stories was vibrant and full of life and detail, they both painted beautiful images in my head and left me wanting more! Astrid is intriguing and complex. And the idea that a person can physically change their appearance or have it changed by someone else, depending on the strength of one's belief is a fascinating one. I am looking forward to reading much much more of this series!!!
December 22, 2018
Two short stories make up this book, about a female blacksmith. The people of her land can change bodyshape slightly, just enough to suit them for a task, or to take on the appearance someone would like them to have. Read and be amused and entranced. A dragonslayer, a sword, a woman who could not stop dancing… and personal growth, acceptance of others as they are; the best ingredients make up this feast.
This is an unbiased review.
This is an unbiased review.
October 27, 2017
This is my very first Resa Nelson book.
What a delightful find. I immediately took to the main character Astrid and the concept of being able to change your shape to suit your needs. Think everyone can relate to that. Although they were 2 short stories I thoroughly enjoyed them and look forward to reading more.
What a delightful find. I immediately took to the main character Astrid and the concept of being able to change your shape to suit your needs. Think everyone can relate to that. Although they were 2 short stories I thoroughly enjoyed them and look forward to reading more.
December 20, 2018
I have found my new favorite author
This is a fantastic new series. I truly loved the story of the red dancing shoes. It makes you wonder what you would sacrifice for a little bit of happiness? Would you truly be willing to sacrifice the ultimate thing? I have to read the next book.. I am hooked!!
This is a fantastic new series. I truly loved the story of the red dancing shoes. It makes you wonder what you would sacrifice for a little bit of happiness? Would you truly be willing to sacrifice the ultimate thing? I have to read the next book.. I am hooked!!
September 14, 2017
Two incredibly entertaining short stories in one book, what more could a person ask for in a dragonslayer's world? I enjoyed both and recommend the this book to anyone with an imagination or a desire to have one.
January 5, 2018
Excellent fantasy reads
What an awesome, magical little world. Light, interesting reads with details that just pull you in. Resa Nelson has created an amazing fantasy world. I can't wait to read the novels.
What an awesome, magical little world. Light, interesting reads with details that just pull you in. Resa Nelson has created an amazing fantasy world. I can't wait to read the novels.
November 13, 2021
Great "Taste" Of a Larger Series
Like a sampling of a much, much larger series of books. Also with a neat origin story to how author Resa Nelson started writing one of the greatest fantasy , adventure series going.
Like a sampling of a much, much larger series of books. Also with a neat origin story to how author Resa Nelson started writing one of the greatest fantasy , adventure series going.
February 19, 2022
Two well written short stories which setup the background for the Dragonslayer series. The introduction to the characters tells us a lot about them and what makes them tick.
Some good fantasy that allow you to actually think about what it means in your world.
Some good fantasy that allow you to actually think about what it means in your world.
October 1, 2023
short but powerful
These two short stories are a great introduction to the Dragonslayer’s series. The magic is inventive and the message underlying the story is as impactful as the story itself.
These two short stories are a great introduction to the Dragonslayer’s series. The magic is inventive and the message underlying the story is as impactful as the story itself.
January 15, 2024
Very good! These two stories kept my attention and had me turning pages faster than other books. The book is well written and perfect for me because I enjoy dragons in my books. The second story was excellent because it shows that we should focus on doing what makes us happy.
August 17, 2017
Beautiful
Two beautifully written stories the second of which gave me goosebumps at the end. I would recommend this book to be given a chance.
Two beautifully written stories the second of which gave me goosebumps at the end. I would recommend this book to be given a chance.
April 2, 2018
Short stories which now I am going to have to buy the series that was inspired by them.
June 21, 2018
Rose
Great stories. I had to finish these stories without putting down the book. I needed to find out what happened before I could stop reading. Being short, this was easily done.
Great stories. I had to finish these stories without putting down the book. I needed to find out what happened before I could stop reading. Being short, this was easily done.
February 11, 2020
These are short stories form the Dragonslayer's Sword. So it you have read that book, don't buy this.
December 28, 2020
Lovely, thought provoking tales of wonder. How much do your own perceptions shape you?
April 21, 2021
These two short stories offer a view of an intriguing world - where dragons live and people can change their bodies, but vow they don't believe in magic. I like this writer voice and style.
January 11, 2025
Light and easy read. Fun tales of being who you are meant to be.
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January 23, 2017Interesting snipettes. Makes you want to continue the stories. Defiantly was able to shift myself into the situations the charactores found thsmselves in. I felt to weak to lift a sword or felt my feet twitch like they wanted to dance. I find this author is very good at what She does. I hope to read many more stories and series of them for a very long time.
December 31, 2016
Excellent book
Excellent story!! Not at ALL what I was expecting. I don't know what would be considered since I've never read a Dragonslayer book, but the stories are short, can be read in one seating even for casual readers... And of course, they are excellent.
Excellent story!! Not at ALL what I was expecting. I don't know what would be considered since I've never read a Dragonslayer book, but the stories are short, can be read in one seating even for casual readers... And of course, they are excellent.
January 10, 2018
Great short stories. They are light, fast, interesting, well written stories.
I flew through the 52 pages in no time. I was disappointed when I reached the end and realized there was no more. I will definitely be reading more in this series. Read and enjoy.😀😀😀😀😀 I received a copy of this book for an voluntary honest review.
I flew through the 52 pages in no time. I was disappointed when I reached the end and realized there was no more. I will definitely be reading more in this series. Read and enjoy.😀😀😀😀😀 I received a copy of this book for an voluntary honest review.
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