OTHER EVER AFTERS by Melanie Gillman (RH Graphic, Sept 2022)

Once upon a time . . . happily ever after turned out differently than expected.

In this new, feminist, queer fairy-tale collection, you’ll find the princesses, mermaids, knights, barmaids, children, and wise old women who have been forced to sit on the sidelines in classic stories taking center stage. A gorgeous all-new collection in graphic novel format from a Stonewall Honor-winning author and artist.

What if the giant who abducted you was actually thoughtful and kind? What if you didn’t want to marry your handsome, popular, but cold-inside suitor? What if your one true love has all the responsibilities that come with running a kingdom? Award-winning author Melanie Gillman’s phenomenal colored-pencil art creates another "ever after" for the characters who are most worthy of it.

Select praise for OTHER EVER AFTERS:

Booklist review: “A work of fresh twists and many queer happily-ever-afters for all lovers of fairy tales.”
Kirkus review: “Fresh and exciting; sure to delight and surprise.”
The Bulletin review: “These inspiring, brief stories will especially resonate with readers who have always felt underrepresented or absent entirely in fairy tales, romance novels, or even their own lives.”