Cyber Queen

Once upon a time...and they lived happily ever after.

And real life happens in-between.

Fairy tales carry our hopes and dreams but are also rooted in the realities of life. Hashtag Cyber Queen is a modern adult fairy tale. It is a strange story but at the same time, very familiar. It tells the story of a little girl who gets to experience loss, disappointment and betrayal in her life. Her reaction is human and inspiring. Women of today do not find happiness on the back of a prince’s white horse.

The style of writing is compact with many references to words of wisdom. Themes such as abuse, the dangers of social media and the emancipation of women, make for relevant reading. The princess is not saved from her sorrow by a rich prince. He is in fact the cause of her sorrow and she takes charge of her own life.

This leads to her salvation.

Based on the harsh reality of life out there, this fairy tale gives true hope.