The tale is being told by an old man recalling his experience with a few magical forest creatures and the day his curiosity got the better of him. It’s a perfect blend between Celtic Mythology and an age-old fairytale. Just wow! This magical retelling from Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, Tinderbox is written with an emotional intelligence of the hidden treasures in nature that humans just cannot and appear never to will understand. Willow’s Daughter is written by our very own South African author, Astrid V.J.

She has also illustrated this book.Ĭhoosing our favorite one has been an impossible task. Sky Sommers is a fan of retold fairytales, valkyries and frozen cinnamon buns.ĭonna White writes epic and paranormal fantasy stories with mysterious adventures, gracious characters, and a touch of humor.Įlena Shelest is a Ukranian-American author of romantic fantasy inspired by Cossack culture and magical realism.

Casale is an Italian-American fantasy author creating magical realms for others to escape into and enjoy.Īstrid V.J. is a South African fantasy author who writes transformation fiction: exploring our human capacity to transform our lives and achieve success in the face of adversity. Lyndsey Hall writes young adult fantasy filled with myths, magic and swoon-worthy romance. Xander Cross creates original stories with folkloric elements from all over the world.īen Lang is a myth obsessive who writes stories with exotic settings and cool monsters.Īlice Ivinya is a young adult fantasy and fairytale author who spends most of her time adventuring in mythical lands and the rest adventuring in the non-mythical ones. Jennifer Kropf is a Canadian author obsessed with Christmas legends and folklore.

Such a marvelous collection and I promise you, there will be story for every fantasy and fairytale reader’s tastebuds.īefore we talk up a storm about the collection of stories, let’s quickly introduce you to the creatures who made all these stories possible: Oh what magic they have created!Įnchanted Forests is a collection of ten short fantasy stories about magical forests and the creatures that lived in them. Once upon a time, there was this group of brilliant authors who all came together to create an anthology to support the Rainforest Foundation. Taste the fruit at the goblin market and be whisked away on a magical adventure.Īmong ancient trees, find beauty, danger and adventure in these enchanting short stories by award-winning, best-selling, and up-and-coming fantasy authors. Escape Baba Yaga and fall in love with a prince in disguise. Take a stroll through enchanted woods and dance with pixies and dryads by the light of the stars. Discover the secret world between the trees where fairies, unicorns and even monsters dwell.

Enchanted Forests by Astrid V.J.