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Hey there! I’m Scarlett Luna Strange, full-time author, full-time new mom, and full-time corgi mom. I’ve always loved reading fantasy, and it was only a matter of time before I started writing fantasy. I started writing back in 2020 and my entrance into fantasy began in 2023. I’ve been hooked ever since.  Charming (my husband)…

Hello and welcome to my page in the party! Here is a little bit about me. I grew up on a staple diet of books, books and more books. And although I’ve gotten older, I never stopped loving children’s and young adult novels. I’ve always wanted to write one myself, but it took three careers…

Hi, everyone! I’m so thrilled to be here for Brittany’s Once Upon 2025! I’ve loved fantasy since I learned to read, and I was delighted to discover the world of fairy tale retellings, with so many delightful twists and turns to add new flavor to long-beloved stories. I live in Virginia with my husband and…

My name is Sarah Beran and I’ve been writing for almost four years now. I love fairy tales and finding ways to incorporate humor and creative twists in my retellings. Here are some other fun (or, at the very least, informative) facts about me. Do we have anything in common? Kidnapped! One of my favorite…

Hi, I’m Robyn Sarty! Welcome to Once Upon 2025! When I’m not immersed in the worlds of sparkly things and glitter in rural Nova Scotia with my very own Prince Charming, you can find me sharing tales that go beyond the happily ever after. My journey into storytelling was kindled by a love for Disney…

Laurie Lucking loves books, music, and spending time with her family in beautiful Minnesota. A recovering attorney, she now spends her days chasing her active 3-year-old, answering hundreds of questions for her kindergartener, and shuttling her sons to after-school clubs, Boy Scouts, and basketball practice (plus a little cooking and cleaning when absolutely necessary). When…

Welcome to Tír na nÓg! Hi, I’m Hanna Sandvig, and I write and illustrate cozy fairytale retellings that whisk you away through a portal to the realm of Faerie. You can expect lots of baking, banter, mischievous, animal sidekicks, swoony romance, and cottage-core vibes as you explore my Celtic-inspired world. I’ve actually been an illustrator…

Gabrielle Landi lives in Southern Indiana with her husband and children and has a soft spot for every stray cat that ends up on her front porch. When she’s not writing, she spends her time chasing children, wishing there was more coffee, and eating chocolate like it’s her job. If she had to write her…

Hi, my name is Erin, and I like happy endings. Chorus: Hi, Erin The story can be amazing, with relatable characters and a gripping plot, but if it has a sad ending, the whole thing is ruined. Charles Dickens’s The Old Curiosity Shop? I would have been okay if he just arrived in time, even…

Hello! Thanks so much for joining the fun of Once Upon 2025! I am incredibly grateful and excited to be here again this year.Before we set off on this year’s adventure, let me introduce myself. I’m E.J. Kitchens (you can call me Elizabeth). I love tales of romance, adventure, and happily-ever-afters and spend a considerable…