From the author who bravely faced down a seven-headed, fire-breathing, riddle-speaking dragon… and got eaten for his pains… comes a thrilling journey into the realm of Russian fairy tales.

What lies ahead is a world where nothing is as it seems. Wolves might be friends, old grandmothers might be cannibals, and the idiot might be the wisest man in the room. Step into this strange and wondrous world and find yourself at the waystone, a boundary between the real world and the world of story, where every road you take leads to danger and potential rewards.

How to Survive a Russian Fairy Tale is a short guide for your survival. If you succeed, you might just find the fountain of youth, unimaginable riches, the man or woman of your dreams… and something even more lasting.

How to Survive a Russian Fairy Tale is the perfect companion to my In a Certain Kingdom fairy tale books and The Raven Son series. Get ready to enter the weird and wonderful world of Russian fairy tales!

In the darkest of times… they shone brighter than the stars.

Heroes for All Time is a heart-stirring glimpse into the mysterious land of Russia, where heroes and heroines emerge like bright lights in dark times to give their lives for God, Tsar, and country.

Take a journey through a complex world filled with larger-than-life characters living out difficult lives in sometimes impossible circumstances.

Meet Evdokia, Russia’s real-life Cinderella. Read about Olga, the Viking Queen of surpassing beauty who united a fragile kingdom and avenged her husband’s death with ruthless trickery. And discover how Alexander the Great won a place in the heart of the Russian people.

Experience the sorrows and joys of many brave souls of Russian history who were determined to make a brighter future.

If you enjoy history, legends, fairy tales, and adventure stories, you’ll find a delightful mix of all of these in Heroes for All Time.

What if you could find answers to the problems of modern life in the wisdom of the past?

Perpetually distracted, increasingly over-medicated, and lonelier than ever, we still think we are the most progressive people in history. But scratch the surface, and you’ll see that our world is like a house built on sand.

That’s why many people are turning to the past for comforting wisdom to inform the future. In this book, you’ll find a mesmerizing glimpse into the rich folk culture of Russia’s past, including rituals for births, weddings, and funerals; lost codes of behavior; holiday traditions and seasonal celebrations, and more!

Who knows? Maybe the answers to some of your life’s pressing issues are found in the age-long traditions explored in A Window to the Russian Soul.

Immerse yourself in these companions to Nicholas Kotar’s award-winning epic fantasy series inspired by Russian fairy tales.

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