Of Beasts & Butterflies

Meet the beasts hidden in plain sight, and the butterflies who soar above them. In this exciting collection of modernised fairytales, all sprinkled with dashes of Australiana, twelve amazing stories challenge archetypes, reflect the sentiments of today, and offer magical insight on prominent issues. It’s time to believe again!

“My heart has wings and I can fly. I’ll touch every star in the sky. So this is the miracle I’ve been dreaming of.” CINDERELLA

“If I’m honest I have to tell you I still read fairy-tales and I like them best of all.” AUDREY HEPBURN

CONTENTS

Bullets & Butterflies – Phil Burgin

Scarlet Eats Danger – Azmeena Kelly

Breadcrumbs – Tara Ray

Spellbreaker – Zena Shapter

Mermaids – Joanna Mawson-Lee

Away with the Fairies – Susan Steggall

Snoring Ugly – Mijmark

Sorcerer’s Apprentice – Suzi Green

A Thousand Years Hence – The Nursery Attendant and the Duct Maintenance Droid – Rodney Jensen

Dying for Love – Bronwen Bowden

Last Man Standing – Claire Hampson

Bachorella – Sonia Zadro