Now taking submissions for Teapot Tales:Volume 3

Teapot Tales: A Collection of Extraordinary Fairy Tales (Teapot Tales: Volume 3)

Do you like to write fairy tales?

Every year we bring out a new volume of our Teapot Tales anthologies with proceeds to benefit the Chapter Book Challenge. This will be the third volume and the theme is returning to fairy tales.

The stories are flash fiction (minimum word count 300 words/maximum word count 1,000 words) and are to either be a new take on an old fairy tale (sometimes called twisted fairy tales or fractured fairy tales) or completely new fairy tales.

Submissions are only open to Chapter Book Challenge members (it's free to join and the sign-up sheet is on the ChaBooCha blog). Previous Teapot Tales anthologies are "Teapot Tales: A Collection of Unique Fairy Tales" (Teapot Tales: Volume 1) and "Teapot Tales: Pirates, Mermaids and Monsters of the Sea" (Teapot Tales: Volume 2). The anthologies are sold through Amazon, but will be expanding to other retail outlets. All authors retain the copyrights to their stories to publish in their own collections or on their own websites. Up to three stories may be submitted. Artwork (line drawings) is also accepted.

We also run a competition each year for the book cover creation. If you'd like to create a cover for consideration in the competition, the title needs to say "Teapot Tales" in large print and "A Collection of Extraordinary Fairy Tales" in smaller print. Keep in mind that the title needs to be able to be read even when the book cover is seen in thumbnail size. ChaBooCha members vote on the cover. Covers need to be in by August 31st, to be voted on within a week of that date. The winner of the competition will have their cover used for the anthology and, within the anthology, will get credit for creating the cover.

All work must be your own.

Deadline for story submissions (and artwork) is August 31st

"Teapot Tales: A Collection of Unique Fairy Tales" is now available in print! #teapottales

"Teapot Tales: A Collection of Unique Fairy Tales," created by members of the Chapter Book Challenge is available in print now!

From the blurb:

"With stories to enchant readers of all ages, these fairy tales pull you into their own magical worlds. From twists on the classic fairy tales of old to completely new fairy tales, let these charming stories sweep you away into the realm of fantasy. With 35 stories, including two poems, written by 21 different authors, Teapot Tales is a wonderful collection of short stories, each story just long enough to enjoy with a cup of tea."

Go and buy your copy now! This anthology of  fairy tales makes a great gift!

If you are in the US, order here.

If you are in the UK (and/or would like a copy with British spelling), order here.

Profits from sales of "Teapot Tales: A Collection if Unique Fairy Tales" go to support the Chapter Book Challenge (ChaBooCha).

Tea Pot Tales: A Collection of Unique Fairy Tales #teapottales

"Tea Pot Tales: A Collection of Unique Fairy Tales" is now available for purchase in Kindle format!

There are stories that are twists on classics such as The Frog Prince, the Princess and the Pea, Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Rumplestiltskin, Jack and the Giant, Puss in Boots and Rapunzel. And then there are some completely new fairy tales too. There's a fairy tale about a girl who must gather a tear from the dark fairy queen in order to save her mother, a story about the Morrigan, a story about abusive men who's hearts turn to stone, a story about a tree's love for a girl, a story about a singing bird who annoys an old tortoise and many more stories.
The book was created and edited by Rebecca Fyfe. The beautiful cover is created by Kelly McDonald. And there are line drawings in the interior of the book, illustrated by Cecilia Clark, Robert Fyfe and Brenda A. Harris. 

The list of contributing authors is a long one:
Ashely Howland
C.S. Frye
Rebecca Fyfe
Melissa Gijsbers
Jackie Castle
Theresa Nielsen
Yvonne Mes
Brenda A. Harris
Cecilia Clark
Linda Schueler
Julia Lela Stilchen
Robert Fyfe
Melinda E. Lancaster
Nicole Zoltack
Kelly McDonald
Bron Rauk-Mitchell
David Jamieson
Angelica Fyfe
Satori Cmaylo
Elizabeth Gallagher
Tia Mushka.
 
This anthology is a work created by members of the Chapter Book Challenge.

The Chapter Book Challenge, otherwise known as ChaBooCha, was created by Rebecca Fyfe and first ran in 2012. It runs every year in the month of March. The challenge is to write one completed first draft of an early reader, chapter book, middle grade book or YA novel in the month of March, starting on the 1st of March and finishing on the 31st of March.

During the month of March, there are helpful blog posts from published authors, agents and publishers to help members hone their craft, and there are prizes available throughout the challenge.

ChaBooCha has a very relaxed atmosphere where members help each other to achieve writing goals. You can sign up on the website, and you can also join the Facebook page for updates and information. There is a Twitter page and members interact with one another throughout the year in the Facebook group.
It is completely free to join the Chapter Book Challenge.

Proceeds from the sale of this anthology go towards the costs of running ChaBooCha.

The print edition will be out soon! Check back here or sign up for our newsletter for updates!

Buy your Kindle copy now!

Tea Pot Tales - US

Tea Pot Tales - UK