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Giveaway: Happy Birthday, Alice!

Update: May 10th: The winner was drawn today. KDKH was the winner and has been notified. Thanks to all who entered!

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Today (May 4th) is Alice’s (of Wonderland fame) birthday! This is a photo of Alice Liddell.

In 1862, the Rev. Dodgson (Lewis Carroll), who was a mathematics don at Oxford, took three little neighbor girls out for a ride on a boat. On a hot, sunny July day, and in the company of his friend, Robinson Duckworth, the professor began to spin yet another fantastic story for the amusement of the girls. Alice, who was ten at the time, begged Mr. Dodgson to write down the tale for her. She was presented with a handwritten copy of Alice’s Adventures Under Ground, illustrated by the author during Christmas 1864. That copy resides in the British Museum and is probably the most famous book in all children’s literature. The next year the rest of the world welcomed Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland into history.

To celebrate Alice’s birthday, I’ll be giving away one E-book of Down the Treacle Well. To enter the drawing, leave a comment below. Contest closes Friday, May 10th at 12:00 (MST).

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Lewis Carroll & the Paranormal:

I discuss the life of Lewis Carroll and his interest in the paranormal. What do we know about his library and his associations? How much (if any of this) affected his writing?

My Alice in Wonderland retelling is called Down the Treacle Well. The book trailer is below.

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Sharing the Reviews!

From multiple 5-star reviews:

“The several story lines were skillfully interwoven and while the story is targeted for younger folks there is enough depth and richness to satisfy adults.” (LibraryThing)  

“WOW! This is the first time I have read a novel by Ellis Nelson and it won’t be my last.” (LibraryThing)

“Down the Treacle Well is well-written, flows nicely, and is easy to read. It is also brilliantly clever—fun, funny, warmhearted, and wonderfully descriptive.” (Goodreads)

“The several story lines were skillfully interwoven and while the story is targeted for younger folks there is enough depth and richness to satisfy adults.” (Goodreads)

“It is, however, the injection of main characters with a 21st-Century sensibility that make it a story to recommend highly for modern readers who love fantasy, speculative fiction, or whimsical adventures.” (Goodreads)

” …Nelson reveals a darker side of Wonderland, one you get a glimpse of in the book and barely see at all in the Disney version. Friendly characters take on a more sinister feel as Nelson imbues them with plausible, but darker, traits and actions, and the more chaotic and dangerous characters are rounded out with unexpected rationality and even-handedness.” (Amazon)

“Author Ellis Nelson weaves the venerated Wonderland traditions with 21st century characters and ideas into a fun “what-happens-next” page turner.” (Amazon)

“…readers will enjoy this faithful and clever modern-day retelling of a children’s classic.” (Amazon)

 “It’s a historical novel wrapped in an adventure tied up with fantasy ribbons. This revisit to a children’s classic just might be a new classic itself.” (Amazon)

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Down the Treacle Well in Bookstore

Although I’ve known the book was in bookstores, this is the first time I’ve seen it on shelves. This is the Tattered Cover, Denver.

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Lewis Carroll’s Birthday!

(The birthday post)

Lewis Carroll was born on January 27th, 1832. Lewis Carroll, the pen name taken by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was born into a line of English military officers and clergymen. His father was gifted in mathematics as was he. While the father found a home in the high Anglican Church, the son spent most of his life teaching at Oxford. The world would also come to know the son as the writer of one of the most recognized English language works of all time. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was published in 1865. Through the Looking Glass followed a few years later. Lewis Carroll became famous for his fantasy works and a category of writing known as literary nonsense (Jabberwocky, The Hunting of the Snark). His writings continue to inspire and influence our culture.

A curious fact: Goodreads lists over 140 Alice retellings! Just one clue about the influence Lewis Carroll has had. https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/27554.Best_Retellings_of_Alice_in_Wonderland

  

My own retelling story is called Down the Treacle Well. You can find out more here: https://ellisnelson.com/books/

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In Alice’s Studio: Hatter’s Riddle

Back in Alice’s Studio, I discuss the famous riddle from Alice in Wonderland, called Hatter’s Riddle. What’s the story behind the riddle and why does it linger? For more videos on Wonderland, scroll through my YouTube page.

DOWN THE TREACLE WELL is on sale at the holiday price of $15.99 (through Jan. 1) on Amazon

CHECK OUT THE REVIEWS ON AMAZON!!

Book Description:

While visiting a museum in England, Ben and Kyle experience the extraordinary. Gazing at the Alfred Jewel, an ancient Anglo-Saxon artifact, they watch as it spins, contorts, and evaporates from its case, taking them with it.

Whisked back to Victorian England, the brothers are shocked to find themselves sprawled on the floor before Mr. Charles Dodgson, also known as Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland.

They soon learn that the famous author’s muse, Alice, is missing. Alice has used the Alfred Jewel to enter Wonderland and, by so doing, has upset the time continuum. The only way for the boys to return home is to locate Alice and return her safely.

But Wonderland is a strange and dangerous place…

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HOLIDAY SALE PRICE (now through Jan. 1) $15.99

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Book Themed Christmas Trees-

These trees are found at our local library. Glad to see the Alice in Wonderland tree when I recently attended an event there! I’ll post more trees if the holidays don’t overwhelm my plans.

The Alice in Wonderland Tree

Treasure Island

Bridgerton/ Colleen Hoover

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Studio Ghibli/ Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

REMEMBER BOOKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS! ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS!

DOWN THE TREACLE WELL is on sale at the holiday price of $15.99 (through Jan. 1) on Amazon

Book Description:

While visiting a museum in England, Ben and Kyle experience the extraordinary. Gazing at the Alfred Jewel, an ancient Anglo-Saxon artifact, they watch as it spins, contorts, and evaporates from its case, taking them with it.

Whisked back to Victorian England, the brothers are shocked to find themselves sprawled on the floor before Mr. Charles Dodgson, also known as Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland.

They soon learn that the famous author’s muse, Alice, is missing. Alice has used the Alfred Jewel to enter Wonderland and, by so doing, has upset the time continuum. The only way for the boys to return home is to locate Alice and return her safely.

But Wonderland is a strange and dangerous place…

ORDER HERE: (from your favorite store)

bit.ly/3roGX9f

HOLIDAY SALE PRICE (now through Jan. 1) $15.99

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Review Time!

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Extracted review from author DK Sanz:

5 Star Review

“People are going to love this reimagining of the classic tale. In her unique way, author Ellis Nelson recaptures the magic. Her remarkable talent and vivid imagination bring it to life again with a new pair of adventurers and a new series of obstacles.”

“Down the Treacle Well is well-written, flows nicely, and is easy to read. It is also brilliantly clever—fun, funny, warmhearted, and wonderfully descriptive. As a fan of Victorian-era literature, I loved the nostalgic vibe. I think it would make a great film, too—animated or live! Wonderful job by the author.”

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Book Description:

While visiting a museum in England, Ben and Kyle experience the extraordinary. Gazing at the Alfred Jewel, an ancient Anglo-Saxon artifact, they watch as it spins, contorts, and evaporates from its case, taking them with it.

Whisked back to Victorian England, the brothers are shocked to find themselves sprawled on the floor before Mr. Charles Dodgson, also known as Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland.

They soon learn that the famous author’s muse, Alice, is missing. Alice has used the Alfred Jewel to enter Wonderland and, by so doing, has upset the time continuum. The only way for the boys to return home is to locate Alice and return her safely.

But Wonderland is a strange and dangerous place…

ORDER HERE: (from your favorite store)

bit.ly/3roGX9f

HOLIDAY SALE PRICE (now through Jan. 1) $15.99

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Today in History (159 years ago):

Nov. 26, 1864: Lewis Carroll gives Alice (Alice Liddell) her copy of Alice’s Adventures Under Ground. It goes on to become one of the most famous books in English literature.

Check out the multiple 5-star reviews on Amazon!! Read the Foreword Review in the holiday issue!

Book Description:

While visiting a museum in England, Ben and Kyle experience the extraordinary. Gazing at the Alfred Jewel, an ancient Anglo-Saxon artifact, they watch as it spins, contorts, and evaporates from its case, taking them with it.

Whisked back to Victorian England, the brothers are shocked to find themselves sprawled on the floor before Mr. Charles Dodgson, also known as Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland.

They soon learn that the famous author’s muse, Alice, is missing. Alice has used the Alfred Jewel to enter Wonderland and, by so doing, has upset the time continuum. The only way for the boys to return home is to locate Alice and return her safely.

But Wonderland is a strange and dangerous place…

ORDER HERE: (from your favorite store)

bit.ly/3roGX9f

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Down the Treacle Well Launch-

The book is here!!

Book Description:

While visiting a museum in England, Ben and Kyle experience the extraordinary. Gazing at the Alfred Jewel, an ancient Anglo-Saxon artifact, they watch as it spins, contorts, and evaporates from its case, taking them with it.

Whisked back to Victorian England, the brothers are shocked to find themselves sprawled on the floor before Mr. Charles Dodgson, also known as Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland.

They soon learn that the famous author’s muse, Alice, is missing. Alice has used the Alfred Jewel to enter Wonderland and, by so doing, has upset the time continuum. The only way for the boys to return home is to locate Alice and return her safely.

But Wonderland is a strange and dangerous place…

ORDER HERE: (from your favorite store)

bit.ly/3roGX9f

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