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"At the time I was terribly confused about very fundamental things, like marriage, relationships, chastity, true love, true heroism. I was desperately looking around
for just one example of a couple who did things the right way, got married, stayed married, and did not regret it. I clung to examples that I found in books, mostly old classics, and fairy tales. A couple people close to me could not understand why I loved fairy tales so much. I don't think I really could have explained it to them, at the time. Then I found the book [The Shadow of the Bear] in the house of an acquaintence, and asked them to borrow it. In a time of my life when I was rather afraid of boys and men, I read your tale of the two young men, sleuthing the streets of New York City, risking their lives to bring the man who murdered a priest to justice. Bear and Fish were young, they were men, but they were strong and also kind. They were heroic. It was awesome."
-- Maria F., 9/6/09
"I don't have any idea of what, if anything, is "out there" in this category - - - but this is VERY good.
The only thing I know to compare it with are Madeline L'Engle's Austin Family series - because there is a solid moral core with realistic characters who have to make tough choices." -- Robert Trexler, C.S. Lewis Society, New York
"About a year ago, I was doubting even the most basic things, such as the Lord. I read your books... and after that, everything seemed to slowly even out, and now my faith is stronger than it has ever been. So thank you so much for these books - they've touched me and helped guide me in so many ways. Thank you so so so much....Your books are my all-time favorites...THANKS!!!" - Chelsea, 6/11/08 (full quote)
"I think that there needs to be more books like yours for teens because it shows that there are people out there who aren't afraid to share the faith, letting teens know that it's cool to have a relationship with the Lord. I think that's one of the reasons why so many people love your books, because it's an alternative to all the other books out there and it shows that you can love your faith, have a relationship with the Lord and still have fun and enjoy life." -- -- Anna D., 16.
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"The more truly we can see life as a fairytale, the more clearly the tale resolves itself into a war with the Dragon who is wasting fairyland." - G.K. Chesterton
Contest - Become the Biggest Fan of the Fairy Tale Novels!
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Fairy Tale Novels for Teens!
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Check out the 5TH BOOK
in the Fairy Tale Novel Series:
Alex O'Donnell and the Forty Cyberthieves
Chapter 1, Photo Shoot, FAQ and Contest!
AWARD-WINNING AUDIO DRAMA!
 The Shadow of the Bear full-cast, audio drama, WINNER of the 2009 Uni Award from the Sonic Society for Best Audio Drama Show,
features Leonardo Defilippis of the "Therese" movie, and Alex Fedoryka of the Celtic band, Scythian, that performed at the 2008 World Youth Day in Australia.
Nearly 4 hours of listening time with a full-cast of actors, sound effects, and original music! Play it on iTunes or your iPod. LISTEN NOW to the PROMO and EPISODE 1.
April 6, 2010
Dear Ms. Doman,
I wanted to take the time to say that I love this book! [The Shadow of the Bear] I got it for my birthday, from my mom who said she heard great things about it. I haven't been interested in fairy tales before, but I am now! The book was captivating and the plot-line was suspenseful. I also loved the references to literature and poetry. I'm quite interested to start reading some GK Chesterton on my own! I have to admit that at first, I didn't really like Bear, but after he was developed as a character, I saw how good he was for Blanche. I especially liked how this book was grounded in good morals. The characters are all good examples to follow. In this day, there are lots of books out there that are just full of trash. They may be interesting, but they aren't grounded in good example. This book gave both - it was interesting, and grounded in Catholic Faith. I'm a Catholic and am glad to have found a book series to turn to. :) I was given the sequel, Black As Night, the other day and started reading it today! I'm very excited and am already hooked. I can't wait to read the others! I know that any books in this series will find a place on my shelf. Thank you!!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth, 15
March 10, 2010
Regina,
Ahhh!!!! =) I JUST finished reading Shadow of the Bear and LOVED it. I'm having to use extreme self-control to keep myself from reaching for book two just now, because I really should get some sleep.
Don't ever stop writing good (Catholic) fiction! I found the story really great, original, inspiring, cliff-hanging...I couldn't put it down.
I'm not going to be able to part with the books, so I am just telling all my friends to buy them at your website.
I especially like how the books don't really seem specifically Catholic or Christian, so that they can reach a wider audience. Can't wait to see the movie either!
Take care & God bless,
~~~Elisa
Mrs. Doman, I have so enjoyed your Fairy Tale Retold novels. They were so intriguing! I've always loved fairy tales and still ( at almost 13) find your story lines a very mature and realistic way of looking at things. But still with a sense of adventure. I wanted to thank you so much for those books. They made a wonderful escape for me and I am looking forward to any novels you plan to write in the future!
-Tessa L.
February 19, 2010
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PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
1. Quotes from Teen Readers.
2. PDF Download for printing on 8.5 X 11 inch paper.
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COMING EVENTS FOR 2010
WHAT: CMN & Catholic Writers Conference
WHEN: August 3-6, 2010
WHERE: Valley Forge, PA
WHY: Regina will participating in these events and will be available to sell and sign her books.
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Chesterton Conference |
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August 5-7, 2010 |
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Mt. St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, MD |
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Regina will be speaking about The Evangelization of the Imagination on Saturday morning, August 7.
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Midwest Catholic Family Conference |
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August 6-8, 2010 |
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Wichita, KS. Century II Convention Center |
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To get your copy of the official released edition of Alex O'Donnell and the 40 CyberThieves!
The Jeff & Jo Hauge Family will be managing a vendor table for the Fairy Tale Novels.
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Catholic Woman's Conference |
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October 16, 2010 |
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Syracuse, New York. |
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Regina will be giving her testimony of her unthinkable tragedy and how God carried her through.
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PAST EVENTS
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WHAT: ReginaCon 2010 (aka Fairy Tale Fan Gathering)
WHEN: June 24 - 27, 2010
WHERE: Shirefeld - Regina's home near Front Royal, VA
WHY: Regina's family and other fans of the Fairy Tale Novels participated in skits, swimming, thrift store shopping, stone work, a talent show, writing & film workshops, weapons demonstration, a Narnia treasure hunt, a Jane Austen ball, and/or more!
Click here for a video montage of the event!
WHAT: Michigan Catholic Home Educators Conference
WHEN: June 18 & 19, 2010
WHERE: Lansing, MI. Lansing Center.
WHY: 40 special preview editions of
Alex O'Donnell and the 40 CyberThieves!
Regina had John & Jacob Schmiedicke managing a vendor table for the Fairy Tale Novels.
WHAT: IHM Conference
WHEN: June 11 & 12, 2010
WHERE: Chantilly, Virginia. Dulles Expo Center.
WHY: SOLD OUT! 40 special preview editions of
Alex O'Donnell and the 40 CyberThieves!
Regina had vendor tables for the Fairy Tale Novels, the John Paul 2 High series, and other fiction books from Sophia Institute Press.
WHAT: Minnesota Catholic Home Educators Conference
WHEN: May 28 & 29, 2010
WHERE: St. Paul, MN. Macalester College.
WHY: 40 special preview editions of
Alex O'Donnell and the 40 CyberThieves!
Regina had Elizabeth Hausladen managing a vendor table for the Fairy Tale Novels.
WHAT: Dayton Catholic Homeschool Conference
WHEN: May 21 & 22, 2010
WHERE: Dayton, Ohio. St. Peter Family Life Center.
WHY: SOLD OUT! 40 limited preview editions of
Alex O'Donnell and the 40 CyberThieves!
Regina and her husband, Andrew, spoke on the following topics:
Regina:
"Evangelizing the Imagination" - Teen Track
"No Matter What Happens, Blessed Be His Name"
Andrew:
"Fathers, Forefathers, and the Future of the Family"
"Becoming a Knight in Shining Armor"- Teen Track
Writing Lecture
Saturday, May 15, 7pm - 9pm
Williamsburg, Virginia
Saturday, May 15, 2010, 2:30pm - 4pm
Fairy Tale Tea Party in Williamsburg, Virginia.
WHAT: Mad Anthony Writers' Confernce
WHEN: April 16 & 17, 2010
WHERE: Hamilton, Ohio (near Cincinnati)
WHY: Regina gave two workshops.
1. Working with Editors - Decoding Fiction Submission Guidelines
2. Writing Evil Characters - How to Create Evil Characters when You're a Good Person
March 14, 2010, 1pm-4pm EST
FAIRY TALE TEA PARTY in Alexandria, Virginia at Theresa Squire's house. With 20+ people attending, Regina had tea & treats with fans, introduced her books to those yet unfamiliar with them, read the prom scene from The Shadow of the Bear and also read the opening scenes from her next book, Alex O'Donnell and the Forty Cyberthieves. Then she sold and signed books.
Catholic Writers Conference Online - Feb. 26 - March 5, 2010.
PRESS RELEASE
March 3, Noon-1pm EST: Regina talked about Catholic Fiction
March 3, 1pm-2pm EST: Regina took pitches for fiction.
January 16, 2010 - Regina sampled wine and signed books from 1pm - 5pm at Philip Carter Winery in Hume, Virginia.
December 18, 2009 - Regina spoke about Evangelizing the Imagination at Mother of God School in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
December 18, 2009 - Regina spoke about Evangelizing the Imagination at St. Mary's School in Rockville, Maryland.
December 12, 2009 - Regina spoke on the topic "Which Comes First, the Plot or the Character?" at the Samuels Library Teen Writing Group in Front Royal, Virginia.
November 14, 2009 - Regina sold and signed books at the Maidens by His Design workshop in Strasburg, Virginia.
September 28, 2009 - Interview with Regina on the Catholic Spotlight.
August 13 - 16, 2009 - REGINA DOMAN OPEN HOUSE.
As we did last October, Regina hosted another Fairy Tale Novel Fan Gathering with her family at their home near Front Royal, Virginia.
Click here for HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT!
August 4 - 7, 2009 - Regina gave two talks and moderated a publishers' discussion panel during the Catholic Writers Conference at the Catholic Marketing Network in Somerset, NJ. PRESS RELEASE.
July 13, 2009, 11:20am EST: Regina was interviewed on "The Catholics Next Door".
July 8, 2009: The Shadow of the Bear wins the 2009 BEST AUDIO DRAMA SHOW Award from the Sonic Society
June 23, 2009 - Chesterton Press publishes, Our Fairy Tale Romance, the story of how Regina Doman met and married her husband, Andrew.
April 26, 2009 - Mini FTN Fan Gathering and Book Signing in St. Paul, MN at Living Bread Bookstore. Regina's most successful book signing event to date!
April 24 & 25, 2009 - Regina and her husband, Andrew, spoke at the Celebrate the Faith Homeschool Conference in Milwaukee, WI.
December 4, 2008 - Regina spoke about Catholic Teen Fiction on EWTN's "Life on the Rock"! Watch it below, courtesy of EWTN.
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| The Snow White and Rose Red Trilogy |
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Book 1: The Shadow of the Bear
"One winter night as they sat at home, there came a knock at the door."
-- Grimm
Once upon a time, in New York City, two girls meet a mysterious stranger, Bear, who comes to their door one winter night.
Who is Bear? Is he a seemingly homeless young man who has an unusual love for literature and poetry? Or is he a thief who hangs with the local drug dealers? Has he befriended the girls for sinister purposes? For impulsive red-headed Rose, Bear becomes their only friend in a hostile city: to shy older sister Blanche, Bear means danger for their family. And what is Bear's connection to the abandoned church next to their high school, and the unsolved murder of a Catholic priest?
As Bear slowly wins their trust, taking the girls on a surprise trip to the Met and helping Blanche go to her senior prom, Blanche begins to believe that this rough-edged stranger is hiding a heart of gold. And yet, as events unfold, even Rose must admit that Bear is keeping a dangerous secret from them.
A classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm comes to life as two very different sisters, timid Blanche and daring Rose, seek to discover Bear's identity and secret mission in a suspenseful adventure that brings each of them face to face with their own weaknesses and possible death.
Read Chapter One.
 The Shadow of the Bear has been made into an AWARD-WINNING, full-cast audio drama. Formerly $49.95 for the 4-CD set, it is now available for MP3 download for only $15! It features the voices of Leonardo Defilippis of the "Therese" movie, and Alex Fedoryka of the Celtic band, Scythian. Nearly 4 hours of listening time. Play it on iTunes or your iPod. Listen now to the PROMO and EPISODE 1.
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Book 2: Black as Night
"… a girl as white as snow and red as blood with hair as black as night..."
-- Grimm
Blanche Brier is alone for the summer in New York City, separated from her family.
And her summer job inadvertantly brings her a jealous enemy and unsuspected terror.
She finds temporary shelter with seven friars, but it's not clear to Blanche how she can escape the evil that's stalking her.
After Bear and his brother, Ben (a.k.a. "Fish"), discover that Blanche is missing, they cut short their European trip and begin to scour New York City looking for Blanche. But the same malevolence that is lurking over Blanche seems to be hunting them as well.
With the lively help of the seven friars, Blanche struggles to sort out the ominous and apparently disconnected events that continue to build until it seems that all hope is gone.
Yet during this time, the desires of her heart are being clarified - and so are Bear's.
A black night. Tested faith. Honest love.
Read Chapter One.
This is a great book. The author has given an exciting modern rendition of the ancient story. There is an excellent blending of suspense, excitement and real faith-inspired insights. Beware, some of the stories concerning the friars are true!! -- Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR
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Book 3: Waking Rose
"Once upon a time..."
-- Grimm
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Book 4: The Midnight Dancers
Why live in the light, when the night seems so irresistible?
Rachel Durham, 18, is tired of her father and stepmother’s staid morality and pristine prosperity.
The summer of her senior year, she’s more than ready for a walk on the wild side, and the door opens - literally - when she and her eleven sisters (and stepsisters) discover a secret passageway out of their historic home on the Chesapeake Bay.
 At night, boys in boats and a forbidden island beckon from the shore, and Rachel and her sisters jump aboard.
The night becomes Rachel’s true world, and her daytime life becomes a disposable mask.
Her puzzled father tries to tow his daughters back into line by enlisting the help of Paul, a med student with a seasonal job juggling at the town festival.
But Paul realizes that simply blocking the girls from their midnight parties isn’t going to solve the family’s problems.
So he embarks on a risky balancing act to gain the girls’ trust – and to make Rachel see that splitting her life between night and light is a dangerous dance.
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| Why Fairy Tales Are Still Interesting...
To the insane man his insanity is quite prosaic, because it is quite true. A man who thinks himself a chicken is to himself as ordinary as a chicken. A man who thinks he is a bit of glass is to himself as dull as a bit of glass. It is the homogeneity of his mind which makes him dull, and which makes him mad. It is only because we see the irony of his idea that we think him even amusing; it is only because he does not see the irony of his idea that he is put in Hanwell at all. In short, oddities only strike ordinary people. Oddities do not strike odd people. This is why ordinary people have a much more exciting time; while odd people are always complaining of the dullness of life. This is also why the new novels die so quickly, and why the old fairy tales endure for ever. The old fairy tale makes the hero a normal human boy; it is his adventures that are startling; they startle him because he is normal. But in the modern psychological novel the hero is abnormal; the centre is not central. Hence the fiercest adventures fail to affect him adequately, and the book is monotonous. You can make a story out of a hero among dragons; but not out of a dragon among dragons. The fairy tale discusses what a sane man will do in a mad world. The sober realistic novel of to-day discusses what an essential lunatic will do in a dull world.
Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Orthodoxy, Chapter 2, "The Maniac"
“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.“ Albert Einstein
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