BOOK LINKS
AMAZON: https://amzn.to/4r8xoFT
GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/bubbies-book-of-odd-little-tales
BLURB
Fifteen quick-read fables for all ages perfect for fans of everyday magic and modern fairy tales. The world is exhausting. Sit down. Let Bubbie tell you a story.
Not every fairy tale is about happily ever after. Some are about getting through tomorrow.
Welcome to Bubbie's Book of Odd Little Tales—a collection of fifteen hopepunk fables for readers who love modern fairy tales, cozy fantasy, and quiet magic, and for anyone who's ever wished the world contained just a little more kindness.
Meet a farmer's daughter who catches the eye of a handsome prince. A cat searching for the meaning of life. A father deciding which daughter should inherit his estate. Inspired by lesser known folklore and original tales alike, these bite-sized fables explore love, grief, courage, consent, legacy, and the small acts of kindness that change lives.
Written with warmth, gentle humor, and the timeless feeling of a story told beside the fire, these tales remind us that not all magic is spectacular, and not all heroes carry swords.
Whether you're already wandering the forests of Ashwood in the Golden Wolf series or discovering this world for the first time, these stories stand beautifully on their own. They're the perfect book to curl up with before bed, when the world feels a little too heavy - and a reminder that hope has always been its own kind of magic.
For those who have not encountered Ashwood before, these stories stand alone.
REVIEW
What can I say describe this compilation?
Reading this collection felt like stepping back into my childhood, or sitting on the edge of the bed and sharing the timeless fables to my children and grandchildren the tales that were passed down from my mother and Nana.
So I would describe it as a
charming, nostalgic compilation of short tales that blend warmth, humor, and gentle life lessons.
The stories range from clever reversals of classic fables, to poignant meditations on family, memory, and greed.
Some entries are bound to make you chuckle, a few will leave you scratching your head over their hidden morals, and others will send you straight down memory lane to memories of grandmothers, homemade baking, (thanks to the authors kind gift of sharing her childhood memories from her grandmother)
While some stories feel a bit more abstract, the overarching magic of the book lies in how It serves as a gentle reminder that everyone has a story worth telling and that someone out there will appreciate you for exactly who you are.
If you fancy a trip back to your childhood or just want to indulge in a little heartfelt nostalgia before turning off the light—pick up a copy and let yourself reminisce.
AUTHOR BIO
Author of the Golden Wolf series, a fresh feminist take on werewolf romance wrapped in paranormal suspense, Ember Celadon was born in Europe and immigrated to Aotearoa New Zealand as a child, growing up between cultures and finding solace in fiction. They knew from an early age that they wanted to be a writer and attempted their first novel at age twelve. It was… not good. But Ember persisted, drawn to storytelling as a way to bridge worlds - both real and imagined.
Thirty years and seven NANOWRIMO’s later, the spark for a new story arrived unexpectedly on a restless sick day in early 2025 and quickly became an obsession. They completed the first draft in just six weeks. From there, the stories just kept coming.
Ember writes lyrical, emotionally immersive contemporary gothic fantasy rooted in myth, rage, and reclamation. Stories explore survival as sacred, power born from pain, and the bonds - romantic, familial, and fierce - that define us. These are stories where strong women lead, queerness is normalized, and moral complexity deepens tension without sacrificing hope.
Ember is a graduate of Te Herenga Waka and Te Wānanga o Raukawa. They live in Te Upoko-o-te-Ika with their spouse, youngest child, and an unreasonably large number of pets, still buried in their imagination chasing stories.
2026 saw the debut of Ember’s flagship Golden Wolf series, with two full length novels, a prequel novella, and companion short story collection all released. Ember continues to query standalone novels to traditional publishers to support their dream of paying off their mortgage, going on a Disney cruise, and getting a few more tattoos.
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