Once upon a time…what magnificent story happened in your life? What magical tale is happening to you this very minute? And most importantly…what do you wish would happen? And how might you get there? As the Bard says, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” All I know is, if you’re anything like me, the second you start writing about the stories in your life, more and more will hunt you down and find you! There will be no castle in which you can hide! (Or will there…?) Is there a mischievous prince or princess in your future? A farm boy? A wizard? Or perhaps the leader of a band of rogues that raids on the edge of the forest? We’re on the edge of our seats! Don’t leave us hanging! (Or fine, keep your scandalous thoughts to yourself, if you must…) This is YOUR journal, friend—the tales within can be real, fictional, or anywhere in between. Nothing is too strange! Just open that gorgeous Rachel Marks cover and pour your colorful, convoluted subconscious out on these adventurous, dragon-tipped pages designed by the incredibly talented Cait Greer. The thirteen quotes scattered throughout this oversized journal are all first lines from original fairy stories penned by New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Alethea Kontis (a.k.a. moi). May they inspire you to both live and write the life of your dreams! (PS: I have tested the pages with some of my favorite ballpoint, gel, and felt-tipped pens, and there is no bleed-through.) Makes a great gift for that imaginative young person or prolific writer in your life. And may you live interestingly ever after!