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Chautona Havig

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Unusual Fairy Tales & Things

by Chautona Havig · 11 Comments

Princess Paisley CoverOnce upon a very long time ago, in a land so very far away, a very unusual princess lived.

And so goes the tale of a princess who is a little tired of being a princess.  Paisley’s majority ball is coming, and well, she’s in the minority as to the excitement of that day.  She’d like to forgo it all and spend her time with her friend Henry and her sheep.  Yep.  She likes sheep.

Everard, the second book in the Not-So-Fairytales collection just released and in preparation for the release promo, we’re sharing the silly story of Paisley.  Jackalopes, knights, traitors, princes, frog-pox, and a narrator who can’t keep her opinions to herself (hee hee).  This book has it all.

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  1. Courtney says

    October 8, 2012 at 11:20 am

    WOOHOO!! Perfect timing–my husband is out of town for three days! Guess what I’m going to be doing at night? LOL

    Reply
    • Chautona says

      October 8, 2012 at 11:54 am

      Isn’t that convenient of him? So accommodating. I owe him a Coke… or whatever his favorite drink of choice is.

      Reply
  2. Nellie Natalie says

    October 8, 2012 at 10:01 am

    Thanks so much for the free books. I really look forward to Wednesdays to get the next episode of Past Forward. I don’t know when I have enjoyed a series so much. Quite an imagination; a refreshing read. Good job and keep them coming.

    Reply
    • Chautona says

      October 8, 2012 at 11:53 am

      YAY! I plan to do a series about Kari… what thinkest all?

      Reply
  3. Kamely says

    October 8, 2012 at 9:40 am

    Love all your books and always look forward for more.
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Chautona says

      October 8, 2012 at 11:52 am

      Ashley is working hard to get the dust blown off all the ones I have done and get them into your hands. She’s killing me to do it, but…

      Reply
  4. Joan says

    October 8, 2012 at 8:44 am

    Absolutely love your books!!!!!

    Reply
    • Chautona says

      October 8, 2012 at 11:51 am

      I absolutely LOVE that you love them! 😉

      No really, thank you. I really appreciate hearing that something I’ve written encourages or delights someone.

      Reply
  5. Genie says

    October 8, 2012 at 8:06 am

    I love that you are so generous to your fans.
    I read all of your books on my IPad.
    Genie

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    • Chautona says

      October 8, 2012 at 11:52 am

      See Ashley!!! *winks*

      Thanks, Genie! I love giving away books!

      Reply
  6. Susan says

    October 8, 2012 at 7:20 am

    woot woot. Shared away. So glad to get Princess Paisley on Kindle.

    susan

    Reply

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