Grew up loving faerie tales
Born in 1960, author Gina LoBiondo grew up loving faerie tales. Not surprisingly, Cinderella was her favourite. She began writing stories of her own when she was 13 and continues to do so today whenever time and ideas allow. In 2008 she formed Nephthys Publications and in 2011 published her first book Pegasus – A Dragon’s Tale, an eleven-time book award winner. Other books by her include Button Nose the Sad Little Bear (winner of seven awards), Cinderella – A Play in Two Acts and Pegasus – Another Dragon’s Tale (to be released soon). Gina enjoys reading, writing, listening to old- time radio programmes and watching classic silent films.
Gina's book
Cinderella – A Love Story is told here with a fanciful new twist. It is a fully illustrated retelling of the beloved faerie tale set circa mid-16th century. Younger readers will love the borrowed magic that enables Ella to attend the ball, while older readers – including adults – will connect with the inseparable bond between mother and child; a bond that transcends time and space and even death itself.
Ella’s parents are young and in love and the family is happy until Marie suddenly dies. Her father remarries, hoping to give his beloved child a mother’s love and care. But Charles’s new wife is a cruel, unaffectionate woman, who cares only for her own two very backward daughters and turns her step-daughter into a servant. Ten years later, when the King throws a ball in honour of his son, Ella’s only chance at happiness comes from a most unexpected source.
"Lush, magical, and deeply heartfelt, Cinderella -- A Love Story reimagines the beloved fairy tale with rich historical detail and emotional depth, weaving a timeless story of love, loss, and the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter."
