Category: The Color of Time
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The Original Tale Behind The Color of Time
As the release of The Color of Time approaches, I thought it could be useful to share with you a bit more about the original tale behind this retelling. Unlike popular tales, Charles Perrault’s “Donkeyskin” (“Peau d’Âne” in French) isn’t well known. So far, the only people I’ve met who know this tale are either…
Millie Abecassis
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Half-year check-in (or surviving debut year)
2025 has been a crazy year so far. Great, but crazy considering the number of releases, deals, edits, and events happening. I keep telling myself I will slow down the pace in 2026, but knowing myself, it will probably be the same. I guess I’ll sleep when I’m dead, right? #SmallPitch is stronger than ever…
Millie Abecassis
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Coming in 2026: La Couleur du Temps, a sci-fi retelling of Perrault’s Donkey Skin
Last month, Moonstruck Books, a new independent Portland-based publisher, acquired my short novel The Color of Time and will publish it in the Fall of 2026 under its French title, La Couleur du Temps. I am very excited that my story found a wonderful home, and to join the indie publishing world. Pre-orders help books…
Millie Abecassis
