Author Archive: Dorlana

Cinderella Inspired Paranormal Short Story

♦ March 16, 2019 ♦ Leave a comment


Midnight by Dorlana Vann   “All black doesn’t suit you,” Dominick said. “I think you should choose softer more delicate colors.” “Delicate?” I said. “Seriously, do I look delicate?” He grinned like he had me all figured out. “Tuh … You are such an idiot.” When I spun to leave his presence, he grabbed hold …

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New Paranormal Short Stories! Supernatural Fairy Tales

♦ March 4, 2019 ♦ Leave a comment


Hi Friends, I have been editing and revising and adding stories to my short story collection, Supernatural Fairy Tales: fairy tale inspired paranormal short stories. The first edition had 9 stories. I have added 9 more stories plus 13 fairy tale inspired poems. As you can see, the book also has a new cover. Let …

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Silverweed: a supernatural fairy tale

♦ August 27, 2018 ♦ Leave a comment


Silverweed has had a make-over! Revisions, a new cover, & a paperback bonus:  8 fairy tale inspired supernatural short stories! Available only on Amazon. Read for Free with Kindle Unlimited! In this Little-Red-Riding-Hood-inspired paranormal fairy tale, the roles of prey and predator are blurred. Seventeen-year-old Aiden Young travels to Indiana for his aunt’s funeral, where his …

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Jaclyn’s Ghost is Free to Download

♦ April 28, 2018 ♦ Leave a comment


Get your U.S. copy here: Amazon – Jaclyn’s Ghost is available free on Amazon world-wide.

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The Trouble with Snowmen by Dorlana Vann

♦ February 22, 2018 ♦ 2 Comments


The Trouble with Snowmen is that they never ever last forever … eBook and paperback available now on Amazon A Romantic Comedy all about heart-breakers (snowmen), fun shenanigans, fashion, séances, downtown Houston, urban cowgirls, and some of that kissy-kissy stuff.     Snowmen drift into your life like they were sent from above. The relationship is great, …

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Short Story: Muse

♦ November 6, 2017 ♦ Leave a comment


Muse (Inspired by Prince Ariel from, “The Fairy Tales of Madame D’Aulnoy.”) by Dorlana Vann   Since Jackson couldn’t channel his frustration onto the blank page, he used his fist to pound it into the desk. “Ahhh,” he cried, swooshing his fountain pen and several loose pieces of writing-paper to the floor. His caged birds squawked …

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October 2017 Book Club Review: The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper

♦ October 29, 2017 ♦ Leave a comment


October 2017 Theme: Spa Book Club Set Up: Each member of our group (women ages 24-49) draws a month and a theme. Whosever month it is, gets to choose a book in their category and host the meeting. The group has approximately 3 weeks to read the book and then we get together for themed …

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