“Then they gave me a loaf of bread and told me to walk through the forest and give some to anyone who asked. I did exactly what they told me, and the second beggar-woman was a fairy in disguise, but instead of saying that whenever I spoke, diamonds and roses would drop from my mouth, she said that since I was so kind, I would never have any problems with my teeth.” “Really? Did it work?” “Well, I haven’t had a toothache since I met her.” “I’d much rather have good teeth than have diamonds and roses drop out of my mouth whenever I said something”
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Patricia C. Wrede
Patricia C. Wrede (born March 27, 1953) is an acclaimed American fantasy author, best known for the Enchanted Forest Chronicles and the Lyra series. Her works are celebrated for their humor, wit, and subversion of traditional fantasy tropes, appealing to both young adult and adult readers. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she earned a biology degree from Carleton College before turning to writing. Wrede served as president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) and has been nominated for multiple Nebula and Hugo Awards. Her innovative storytelling has left a lasting mark on the fantasy genre. more
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