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Song of Sorrow
The Shadow Kin possess great abilities. They can sense secrets, foretell your future, and sometimes even control the shadows themselves. But even the Kin aren’t immune to fate.
For Fallow, the future promises nothing but sorrow. Armed with only the mystical red cloak of the Shadow Kin, she is determined to conquer what’s ahead and choose her own destiny. Even if that means risking everything.
For Fallow, the future promises nothing but sorrow. Armed with only the mystical red cloak of the Shadow Kin, she is determined to conquer what’s ahead and choose her own destiny. Even if that means risking everything.
104 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 11, 2014
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About the author
Amanda A. Allen
32 books56 followersAmanda A. Allen dabbles in all kinds of paranormal stories. She is one of the voices behind the Inept Witches series as well one of the authors of the Kendawyn Paranormal Regencies. Her works also include These Lying Eyes and Song of Sorrow as well as the upcoming Snow White and Haunted Wonderland.
Amanda A. Allen has been telling herself stories since she was a small child. Some of these stories are now in book form. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her four children, two dogs, and mounds of novels. She can be found at:
amandaaallen.com
Amanda A. Allen has been telling herself stories since she was a small child. Some of these stories are now in book form. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her four children, two dogs, and mounds of novels. She can be found at:
amandaaallen.com
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March 5, 2015
It’s a fairy tale story. If fact, it’s the story of Rapunzel’s parents, Fallow and Adin.
Once upon a time, when I was a lonely tot in middle school (having just moved), my new best friends became Harimad-Sol and Aerin and Alanna. It was through reading The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley that I discovered, Beauty: A Retelling of the Story Beauty and the Beast. That was, I think, my first fairy tale rewrite. Once I started imagining a life as a writer, I knew I wanted to write fairy tales. Not only fairy tales–but definitely some. I wanted to do a Beauty and the Beast for sure. Just like Robin McKinley. (In fact, I have done a Beauty and the Beast. It’s coming soon, too.)
Snow White is my favorite as an adult (thank you Fables!) So, that’s where I started. Just randomly, I wrote Snow White on a page–and then a story poured out. Easy, fun, and a joy to write. The story of Rapunzel’s parents was just as fun.
I still read fairy tale rewrites often. It doesn’t matter that Gail Carson Levine writes for children; I own every one of her books, and Ella Enchanted is magnificent.
In fact, the story that was clearest in my head when I actually started writing was a story of Swan Sister. But, I was afraid I couldn’t do it. I thought, Hey man, I gotta figure out how to write first. Mina and These Lying Eyes was born from my “saving” Swan Sister until later.
Of the fairy tales I’ve written, I wrote Snow White & Rose Red first, but this tale predates it. Snow is coming soon. For now I hope you love Fallow and Song of Sorrow.
Once upon a time, when I was a lonely tot in middle school (having just moved), my new best friends became Harimad-Sol and Aerin and Alanna. It was through reading The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley that I discovered, Beauty: A Retelling of the Story Beauty and the Beast. That was, I think, my first fairy tale rewrite. Once I started imagining a life as a writer, I knew I wanted to write fairy tales. Not only fairy tales–but definitely some. I wanted to do a Beauty and the Beast for sure. Just like Robin McKinley. (In fact, I have done a Beauty and the Beast. It’s coming soon, too.)
Snow White is my favorite as an adult (thank you Fables!) So, that’s where I started. Just randomly, I wrote Snow White on a page–and then a story poured out. Easy, fun, and a joy to write. The story of Rapunzel’s parents was just as fun.
I still read fairy tale rewrites often. It doesn’t matter that Gail Carson Levine writes for children; I own every one of her books, and Ella Enchanted is magnificent.
In fact, the story that was clearest in my head when I actually started writing was a story of Swan Sister. But, I was afraid I couldn’t do it. I thought, Hey man, I gotta figure out how to write first. Mina and These Lying Eyes was born from my “saving” Swan Sister until later.
Of the fairy tales I’ve written, I wrote Snow White & Rose Red first, but this tale predates it. Snow is coming soon. For now I hope you love Fallow and Song of Sorrow.
September 11, 2019
What Happens Next?
Magic, shadows, love, betrayal, family, Kin - it is all entwined & What happens next? When does it end?
Read it to find out..
Magic, shadows, love, betrayal, family, Kin - it is all entwined & What happens next? When does it end?
Read it to find out..
July 30, 2014
"Your face haunts my dreams. The sound of your laugh is a song I never want to stop hearing."
I love fairy tale re-writes and this one was wonderful. I love the world and the people in it. It was a page-turner to the very end. The love story is beautiful. I could read it again and again. I am looking forward to more in the series.
I love fairy tale re-writes and this one was wonderful. I love the world and the people in it. It was a page-turner to the very end. The love story is beautiful. I could read it again and again. I am looking forward to more in the series.
January 6, 2015
Loved this book. Usually the short ones make me crazy because there isn't enough detail and I feel like I'm left hangin' too often. Not the case here. Amanda tells a great story with enough detail to let my imagination wonder but not so little that I grind my teeth in frustration. Well done my friend!!
May 13, 2015
Loved the journey into the magical world the author created! Can't wait for more on this adventure!
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