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Rumpelstilzchen Inspired Short Story
Dorlana Vann ♦ August 30, 2020 ♦ Leave a comment
If it Weren’t for Bad Luck by Dorlana Vann I walked through the front door a little after midnight. Jana sat on the couch in the darkness covered by the quilt from our bed, the images from the television flickered on her solemn face. “Oh, you’re up,” I said and gave her a kiss …
Spooky Fun Reads for Halloween
Dorlana Vann ♦ October 15, 2019 ♦ Leave a comment
Three of my books are for readers who like a little quirkiness with their paranormal. Although they are not considered “horror stories” some are spooky, & some are quirky, some were inspired by classic fairy tales, but they are all supernatural fun! Jaclyn’s Ghost: Ghosts, Mystery and Fashion. Can this diva solve her own murder? …
The Trouble with Snowmen by Dorlana Vann
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, …
“The Trouble with Scarecrows” is on Reading Alley
Dorlana Vann ♦ March 30, 2017 ♦ Leave a comment
My contemporary romance, The Trouble with Scarecrows, is available to download and review on Reading Alley until June 24, 2017. Reading Alley is a review site that not only gives members free books to download but you can also gain points towards rewards for honest reviews. The Trouble with Scarecrows is a Romantic Comedy all about food, …
Boovies book and movie club’s Review for February 2017: Before I go to Sleep
Dorlana Vann ♦ March 10, 2017 ♦ Leave a comment
February’s Book and Movie Review Theme: Looking Back Book/Movie Club Set Up: Each member of our group (women ages 24-48) draws a month and a genre/theme. Whosever month it is, gets to choose a book and movie in their category. (They do not have to be one in the same.) The group has approximately 3 weeks …
Fairy tale Inspired Thriller
Dorlana Vann ♦ October 24, 2016 ♦ Leave a comment
Today’s short story is from my paranormal collection: Supernatural Fairy Tales. It was inspired by Prince Ariel by Madame D’Aulnoy. There is also another inspiration, but you will have to read it to find out what it is. (Mwaa ha ha) Happy Halloween! Muse by Dorlana Vann Since Jackson couldn’t channel his frustration onto the blank …
My First Fairy Tale Inspired Short Story
Dorlana Vann ♦ September 14, 2012 ♦ 1 Comment
After watching the movie, Snow White & the Huntsman, I was reminded of my very first fairy tale inspired short story. Circu 1993-94 Phone Calls and Dwarfs by Dorlana Vann “Hello,” she answered her phone for the third time since I sat down. “I told you not to call me anymore.” I didn’t hear the phone …
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