Beyond the Woods: Fairy Tales Retold

Once upon a time, the stories that came to be known as “fairy tales” were cultivated to entertain adults more than children; it was only later that they were tamed and pruned into less thorny versions intended for youngsters. But in truth, they have continued to prick the imaginations of readers at all ages.Over the years, authors have often borrowed bits and pieces from these stories, grafting them into their own writing, creating literature with both new meaning and age-old significance. In the last few decades or so, they’ve also intentionally retold and reinvented the tales in a variety of ways—delightful or dark, wistful or wicked, sweet or satirical—that forge new trails through the forests of fantastic fiction.This new anthology compiles some of the best modern fairy-tale retellings and reinventions from award-winning and bestselling authors, acclaimed storytellers, and exciting new talents, into an enchanting collection. Explore magical new realms by traveling with us, Beyond the Woods . . .

Convergence Book Reviews

“Paula Guran has collected some of the best re-tellings of our favorite fairy tales in recent memory. These twists on old standards and adaptations breathe new life into these classic stories. You’ll find yourself lost in the pages of this book, and it will be well worth it when you come out on the other side.”

Independent Online Booksellers Association

“An interesting mix of fairy tales with horror and dread sprinkled through the stories. You won't think of your fondest fairy tales without remembering what these authors thought up! . . . Give this anthology a read”

Lump Lit

“Entertaining fairy tales for adults. . . . I liked it very, very much.”

Something to Read for the TrainM

“genre writers” claim their rightful place around the fairy tale fire. After all, fantasy and sci-fi owe much to the wonder of the fairy tale.”

Unicorn Ramblings

“A broad and varied collection . . . you will definitely find something to enjoy.”

ATSP

“Exactly what it sets out to be - a compilation of fairy tales retold for the modern generation. . . . I would recommend this extremely long tome to anyone who is a fan of fairy tales and/or horror stories.”

About the Author

Paula Guran is a two-time Bram Stoker Award winner. In addition to scores of novels and several single-author collections, she has edited around thirty published anthologies, including her annual Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror series. She lives in Akron, Ohio.

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