Friendly Fairy Tales is pleased to announce the publication of a new, previously-unpublished story, The Day the Dragon Flew up the Chimney, on The Paperbook Collective October 2013 Issue 3. Thanks to Jayde Ashe for publishing this story!!
Excerpt from The Day the Dragon Flew up the Chimney
One day, the sky was so dark that day seemed like night. No work could be done in the village of Miller’s Bend. All the villagers gathered in the great hall to tell stories and visit with each other.
Suddenly there was a loud knock at the door. Everyone looked around in wonder. Everyone in the village was already inside the great hall. Whoever was outside must be a stranger.
After another booming knock came, the mayor went to open the door. He looked left and he looked right, but there was no one there. He did not notice a tiny dragon no bigger than a teacup dart into the hall and hide behind a chair leg. Everyone else was looking up at the mayor’s shoulder, and they didn’t see the tiny dragon either. Everyone, that is, except a little boy named Henry who was no more than three.
Now Henry had been playing marbles near the door, and he was just the right height to see the dragon. He went at once to his mother’s knee, but she was talking to the miller’s wife. He pulled at her skirts, but she said, “Henry, I’m talking to Eliza, go and play.”
Henry tried his father next, but his father was talking to the mayor.
‘There was no one there,” said the mayor.
“Isn’t that odd?” responded Henry’s father. Henry tugged on his pant leg.
“Henry, go and play. You can see I’m busy.” Henry’s father did not listen.
Henry decided he’d better keep an eye on the dragon, so he followed it closely.
To find out what happens to Henry, adult readers can download the Paperbook Collective with work by many fabulous writers here or please check back on Friendly Fairy Tales for the rest of the story in a few days…
Copyright 2013 Brenda Davis Harsham
Congratulations, Brenda 😀
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Thanks! Fingers crossed for more one day… 🙂
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CONGRATULATIONS 🙂
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Thanks!! I’m having such fun!
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Congratulations and a wonderful fairy tale, indeed! It goes to show you are a worthy author of publishing a complete book or series of books….Smiling and happy FOR YOU, Brenda!!
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Thanks!! From your lips to God’s ear!
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Congratulations, my friend!
All the best to you, Cheers~ 😀
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Thanks so much. Have a great night!
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You’re welcome, my friend!
Do have a wonderful weekend ahead, always~ Cheers!! 😀
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Congratulations, and great excerpt!
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Thanks for commenting! And thanks for liking my excerpt!! Warmly, Brenda
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Many congratulations Brenda…very happy for you dear 🙂
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Thanks, I am still happy today. 🙂
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hurray! hooray! hurrah! am sure the fairies, dragons, all the elementals are all excited and rejoicing, too. nice going, Brenda.
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Thank you, my friend! I heard sounds of carousing a few minutes ago… 🙂
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you go, fairy tale teller, congrats!
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Thanks! I read it to my kids tonight. I remember telling it to them years ago, but neither remember it. I’m so glad I started writing them down. 🙂
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Congrats Brenda. it couldn’t happen to a nicer fairy lover. :)x
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LOL I see a book of poetry in your future!
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Now there’s a thought.;)x
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I saw you were in the Paperbook Collective again. How like you not to crow. Well done!
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I didn’t know. I never put anything in. Wonder if it was one from the last time. Better check. ;)x
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Knock and Speak is listed in the contents, but I can’t find the poem in my version. Odd.
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I submitted this along with two others for the second publication. The other two were published. This wasn’t so I posted it. Wonder if that’s got something to do with it. ;)x
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That is wonderful! I am so happy for you! I will join you in your happy dance. 😀
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Yeah! Let’s all dance!!
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It sounds adorable and intriguing! Congrads!
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Thanks! It was one of my first fairy tale stories I ever wrote.
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Congratulations! Couldn’t have happened to a more dedicated friend of the fairies.
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Thanks, friend! I am basking in all these wonderful comments. 🙂
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Dear Brenda,
I too am happy for you and happy that you are happy! You have worked hard and you tell a great fairy tale!
Congratulations!
Elephant
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Thank you, Elephant! I am loving writing, and even more hoppy that others like my stories, too! Warmly, Brenda
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Extraordinary news Brenda. Congratulations!
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Thanks! I’m over the moon! 🙂
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As well you should be!!!
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Hugs, Brenda
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Awesome news Brenda!!! Congratulations you!!!!!
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Thanks, I’m so happy!!
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Well done, Brenda!!
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Thanks! I’m here doing a happy dance!
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As you should!!!!
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OOO Congratulations 🙂
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Thanks! I’m so delighted!
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