Folklore, Fairytales, Myths & Legends
Vonnie Winslow Crist
Jarrettsville, MD
United States
vonniewi
Thanks for stopping by. Take some time and browse around. I'm on Facebook & Twitter. Look me up! Also, take a look at my blog: vonniewinslowcrist.wordpress.com
Please consider purchasing a copy of my newest book, The Greener Forest Discussion questions, worksheets, etc. are available for reading groups & teachers. A free maze & discounts on large orders are also offered by Cold Moon Press
I'm hard at work on Owl Light, my next collection of speculative stories. Look for more details shortly, but for the meantime, you can see the book's proposed cover art in my new Art Gallery The book's working title is: "Owl Light." I'll keep you up to date as things move forward.
Have a magical day,
Vonnie
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New eShort, "For the Good of the Settlement," (YA-friendly) is about to go up on Cold Moon Press's website. This tale is a "space western."
February 2012 "Scifaikuest" features a snippet of one of my watermedia paintings on the cover (see full painting in gallery ):
http://samsdotpublishing.com
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The 2011 issue of The Gunpowder Review featuring cover photo by Katie Hartlove is now available:
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Me, looking my best!

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FREE eShort (YA-friendly)
For a limited time, download a Kindle version of "Blame it On the Trees" for FREE. I hope you'll give it a thumbs up and a brief review if you like the story:
http://tinyurl.com/vonnies-blame-trees-story

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Take a listen to a podcast of a snippet of "Birdling" - included in both The Greener Forest and Faerie Magazine (I begin reading 1 min. 51 secs. into the program).
or a podcast of "Blood of the Swan" - included in both The Greener Forest and While the Morning Stars Sing (I begin reading 19 mins. & 47 secs. into the program).
New Publications:
My short story, "On a Midwinter's Eve," appears in Tales of the Talisman Vol. VII, Issue 3, p 72-76. Look for the magazine in bookstores near you or go to: http://amazon.com
Check out my fairy artwork used for an ad on page 68 of Faerie Magazine Issue 23. Plus this issue features the art of Michael Hague - one of my favorite artists. You can order the magazine from: http://www.faeriemagazine.com
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Now available in print & ebook
The Greener Forest
The book includes tales featuring spriggans, goblins, swan maidens, angels, dragons, ningyo, and other Faerie creatures. But all is not good and light -- there are some dark and uncertain times lurking between the pages of The Greener Forest.
For a free Greener Forest maze, go to: Cold Moon Press
Order the book Now:
http://astore.amazon.com/vonnwinscris-20 or http://coldmoonpress.com/quickbuy.html
For submission guidelines & newly released books, both readers & writers should check out: Cold Moon Press 
Cold Moon Press
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Workshops, School Visits, and Talks:I'd love to come visit your school for either an author/illustrator talk or to give a creative writing workshop.
I also enjoy giving talks and writing workshops for adults.
Contact me for more information.
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Vonnie Winslow Crist
Jarrettsville, MD
United States
vonniewi