Tales of Old Giralliya

Once upon a time...A troll-mage rains death upon the land from his citadel in the sky. Who—if anyone—can defeat him? Despite the oracle's prophecy, few believe the beggar's son might be the people's champion.A magical plague infests the villages, the cities, and the lonely manors. Will the realm descend into ruin before a cure is found? Or could wizened, old Eliya convince the stricken that something improbable might save them all?Three ducal brothers fight for the rule of their duchy, crushing fields and hamlets under their chariot wheels. Can young Andraia, kidnapped from her village, bring the destructive struggle to an end? Instead of Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, or the Pied Piper of Hamelin, the Giralliyan Empire has Ravessa's Ride, the Thricely Odd Troll, the Kite Climber, and more. J.M. Ney-Grimm presents six of these fresh, new fairy tales for your enjoyment.Adventure and magic in the tradition of The Red Fairy Book and the Tales of the Brothers Grimm. About the Author J.M. Ney-Grimm lives with her husband and children in Virginia, just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. She's learning about zero-carb eating, gardening with native plants, and the benefits of getting vitamin D from exposure to sunlight. The rest of the time she reads Robin McKinley, Diana Wynne Jones, and Lois McMaster Bujold, plays boardgames like Settlers of Catan, rears her twins, and writes stories set in the magical realms of myth, fantasy, and the far future. Look for her novels and novellas at your favorite bookstore—online or on Main Street. She maintains a blog featuring lore from her story worlds and other tidbits unearthed by her ever-active curiosity.