Yes. It’s a national holiday. We have the producers of The Swan Princess movie franchise to thank for it. They decided that girls everywhere needed a day to embrace their inner princess. They chose November 18th, as that was the theatrical release day of The Swan Princess movie back in 1994. It was the last fully hand-drawn animated feature film released in theaters. Computer generated graphics were starting to be used then and have now taken over the film industry.
All that aside, don your tiara, spoil yourself at the salon, or lounge in bed with your favorite book. Today is the day to be the princess you were meant to be.
Our Heavenly Father is the King above all kings, which makes us royalty in His eyes. Whilst we don’t need movie producers to tell us when to embrace our inner princess, it’s as good a reason as any to make today a special day.
I spent my growing-up years hearing how my family is related to King Ludwig of Bavaria. Whilst I’ve yet to prove the validity of the claim, no one has disproved it. Fact, fiction, or urban legend, because I carry the Ludwig family name, I’ll stake my claim as a lost princess of Bavaria. This has contributed to my love of princesses. Alas, thanks to witchcraft, sorcery, and evil curses, within most princess stories, I didn’t get to enjoy many of them growing up. Thus, I desire to fill the void for myself and fellow princess lovers with inspirational princess tales that promote wholesome values.
My first tale, Avendale, is a Patreon Serial until I garner the funding necessary to self-publish. (The first two chapters are free public reading with additional chapters free to subscribers.)
Since I was homeschooled and have never experienced a prom or homecoming, and am still unmarried, I’ve never had that “princess moment” most young girls dream of. Why can’t my “princess moment” come true in the form of my first book cover? Most book covers today look the same, as they are often photoshopped, AI-generated, or computer-generated graphics. An internet search led me to a particular gown from UK designer Emily Forsyth. It captures the look of my princess heroine in Avendale. Thus, I envision representing my heroine in that custom gown whilst in a local park where I grew up playing. I’m sentimental, lol. Until my dream comes true, LEGO Princess Rosaline is standing in my place as a MOC book cover.
I have a follow-up Christmas novella in the works, which, with God’s grace, will be published sometime next year. I draw from history and the Robin Hood legends to provide the backdrop for my 14th-century fictional world. Avendale is something similar to The Princess Bride meets Robin Hood, with inspiration from The Swan Princess.
Princess Anna Rosaline of Avendale has everything a young maiden could desire. Except love. Determined to win her father’s admiration, she gains only his scorn. Mayhap, her betrothed will grant her the affection she seeks. His kingdom, however, incites war against Avendale. One day, a young ship captain arrives bearing tidings which unravel her family’s past, as well as her heart.Matthias strives to follow in his father’s footsteps. Whilst fulfilling a promise, he is beholden to a prince who bestows him honor for selfish gain. The political turmoil of warring kingdoms was not what Matthias bargained for upon exploring his family’s past. Haunted by the maiden he loves, his life hangs in the balance as he faces the ultimate test of honor.
Amber Ludwig grew up hearing that her family was related to King Ludwig of Bavaria. Although it may be an urban family legend, no one has disproved it. Thus, she considers herself a lost princess of Bavaria and loves to swoon over the daring knights and swashbuckling rogues in her inspirational tales. Amber resides in the kingdom of Idaho, though she longs to visit Neuschwanstein Castle, her ancestral home. When not writing, reading, or planning her next princess story, she enjoys knitting, listening to music, playing the piano, and editing. She calls herself The Grammar Princess and has lent an editorial eye to fellow Christian fiction authors Jody Hedlund, Debbie Lynne Costello, and MaryLu Tyndall, among others.Social Media:
Avendale: The Patreon Serial: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1374097?view=expanded
Merch Store: https://zazzle.com/store/avendale
Editorial Website: https://www.thegrammarprincess.com/
Editorial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegrammarprincess
You are indeed a princess–beautiful inside and outside.
Awe. You’re so sweet. Thank you! 🙂