#ataleofmagic

[arianna-in-the-land-of-costumes]

Hi!

I'm finally launching the new video project to wish Chris Colfer a 🎂Happy Birthday🎂 from all of us! The title will be "How you make a difference"

For those new to this, I've been organising videos for his birthday for TEN years now 😱 I try to get together as many people as possible, I choose a theme -something about Chris obviously, ask people to send a pic or video and then I edit everything together! What I love the most, and hopefully he likes too, is putting together messages from his fans from all countries and ages, all brought together by love and appreciation of him.

This year's theme will be "how you made a difference" + ..aliens 😜 to support his new book! Hope you'll participate!

You'll have to submit TWO PARTS, so you have to send either 2 videos or 2 pics, one for each part!

➡️PART 1) I want you to share the reason why you think Chris made a difference, it can be in the world, for you, whatever.

HOW TO SUBMIT: You can:

-🎥 record a video of yourself telling about why he made a difference. Video lenght: max 20 seconds

or

-📸 write down the reason why he made a difference on a cardboard, take a pic of the cardboard with yourself in it if you want. Pic: max 3 lines sentence

->the video can be of yourself talking, appearing or not appearing if you're camera shy, or showing the cardboard

->the pic can be of yourself with the writing, or just the writing

➡️PART 2) I want you to wish him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY with an ALIEN- THEMED pic or video! It means you have to include something alien related to your vid or pic, such as:

an ufo-themed t-shirt, a print of the cover of his upcoming book "Roswell Johnson saves the word", drawing of something alien-related to show in the pic/vid, you dressed up, you showing some alien themed book, being in an UFO relevant place.. whatever comes to your mind!

HOW TO SUBMIT: You can:

- 🎥 film yourself wishing him a happy birthday with the alien related detail

or

-📸 write down the birthday wish on a cardboard with the alien related detail and take a pic with yourself in it if you want.

->the video can be of yourself talking and not appearing if you're camera shy

->the pic can be of yourself with the writing, or just the writing

TIPS!

-> Write in BIG letters, take the pic/video in good lighting!

-> DON'T PUT BACKGROUND MUSIC in the videos, if it's copyrighted it will be muted on YouTube!

Send everything to mylifeisathread@gmail.com and add your NAME and COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

⚠️Deadline is May 22nd!!!⚠️

I will post a youtube link of the video on X and the vid on Instagram on May 26th - the day before his bday! My X and IG -> mylifeisathread

Help me spread the word, share, repost! He's loved watching the videos these past years and I'd love to try to show him our support again! Thank you!

[davidgilson]

« Une Histoire de Magie » de Chris Colfer, la prequel de son roman « Le Pays des Contes », dont j’ai illustré la couverture, sort aujourd’hui aux éditions Michel Lafon.

✨🦋

[theflikchic]

”A Tale of Magic...” is heartbreakingly contradictory. A ’short‘ essay by me.

Some background. I had to stop reading ”A Tale of Magic...”. Now, keep in mind, I think Chris Colfer is doing a great job as an author and I wish him nothing but the best. I love the “Land of Stories” series because of its characters and world, and everytime I read it, I get inspired to keep writing MY stories.

But... I couldn’t get through this one. I was so disturbed by how severely dark it is. The fact that the Christians are trying to kill children was so hard to read, especially since I myself am a Christian. NOW, I have NO problem exposing the church for its wrongdoings. I actually encourage it. I love when people call out witch trials and such. But in the case of the story, and the writing, not only is it disturbed, but it’s contradictory to the entire message of the original series.

Aside being a wonderful take on grief, the ”Land of Stories“ series has the message that anyone can be anything. That you should never discriminate against people of a group who may have harmed you. That’s why we have Hagetta. She represents that idea of “people are people”. And with “A Tale of Magic...”, that all went right out the window.

In the book, Colfer reveals that magic ”is not a choice”. He says this so much. It feels like...like it’s waving its arms at you to show you that it’s a gay metaphor. I think making magic as a metaphor for being gay is totally fine! Make your stories fit your experiences! But the PROBLEM is that there’s no subtlety at all about the social justice areas of the book and it makes for a jarring read. This is where the issue comes in.

It is established early on in the book that magic is good and witchcraft is bad. But since it’s a prequel, we know that there are good witches and bad fairies. So why are there ONLY bad Christians? If anyone can be anything, how come witches- who are literally born with evil powers- can be good but all those who believe in God are cruel monsters? Whether you think Christians suck or not is irrelevant, as this is contradictory to the writing ITSELF.

I skipped to the end to see how Brystal (the main character) would handle facing her overly religious father who ostracized her for being magical. She had been taught by her teacher that you need to love and forgive those who have wronged you. And yet, she casts away her father and scorns him. She does exactly what he did to her, despite the fact that she’s been constantly taught otherwise. And it’s seen as a triumphant moment. This unintentionally says- “Love and forgive everyone. Except for the people who believe in God.“ If Brystal was the bigger person and forgave him like she was taught, that would be an even a bigger triumph. It would show that she’s really grown. But that’s not what happens.

The other main problem with this is that there is little to NO thought given about the actual religion. They just call him “God”. And because they oppose the fairies, who are metaphors for being gay, it’s basically said that they’re Christians. But that doesn’t work. It doesn’t work because the Land of Stories is established to be a land that has no idea ours exists. Their time moves slower than ours. If they’re moving slower, that means either a) they have this religion before Jesus showed up or b) they missed Jesus on Earth altogether. So it can’t be Christianity, because WE made that belief system HERE. What’s IN the Book Of Faith? What did it originally say? There’s no info given at all.

The book sadly shows that Colfer is going through a rough time in Trump-America. But it unintentionally contradicts its message. As a Christian, it’s hard to see the only people like you hurting your favourite characters. I wish him all the best. I hope stuff gets better but I don’t think I’ll read the rest of the prequel series. I will always love the original series but sadly, I felt excluded from the new story. When the next one comes out, I would greatly appreciate it if someone would tell me if any of my questions are answered.

I hope you’re doing okay, Chris. Despite all this, keep being YOU. Keep writing. You really do inspire me.

[ourtreasurechest]

Hello March!!💕 Qotd: Have you set your tbr for this month? . . #allthebooksmarch20 - March TBR . These are the books I'm planning to read this month + Maybe someday by Colleen Hoover for #CoHoLoversBookClub (if you are interested, msg me or Nia @the_bookshire to join) ❤️ . Very ambitious TBR, I know 🙈 . . . #tbr #radiosilence #cinder #victimsforsale #theturnofthekey #ataleofmagic #murderatmoonlightcafe #bookstagrammers #bookstafeatures #bookstagram #ilovebooks #bookpictures #booksofinstagram #booksbooksbooks #igbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/B9MESUNgAIn/?igshid=go9stp66zdh2

[charliesheartstopper]

#ATaleOfMagic behind the scenes by @Ashley_Fink

@kurtsiebearmaryrps

[rosecolored-books]

A Tale of Witchcraft (review, kinda)

Title: A Tale of Witchcraft

Author: Chris Colfer

Date Released: October 1st, 2020

Date Read: October 28th-November 10th 2020

Thoughts:  After being in a reading slump for well over a month, I was finally able to finish a book! This book was chock full of twists that just ✨wowed✨ me. And the ending perfectly sets up the next book! I'm excited for next year (hopefully) to dive back into the Tale Of series! (Who knows if the 'Tale Of' series is what it's actually called, but I think it's pretty genius. Chris, take notes mah dude)

[last-page-books-blog]

#bookstagram #booksofinstagram #booksgram #bookstagram #book #read  #monthlychallenge #decemberbookchallenge #december #bibliophile #yabookstagram #yalit #ataleofmagic #fantasybooks #spreadthemagic #middlegradebooks #chriscolfer #magic #unicorns🦄 #bookporn #coverbuy #tbr @chriscolfer https://www.instagram.com/p/B6YmxxagcBO/?igshid=wpmdt4sy9u4j

[erikaregina91-blog]

These've just arrived now. Perfect timing for Santa Claus's day. I can't esőt to reád them. Books of the best writer in the world. Thanks for your works, @chriscolfer #struckbylightning #strangerthanfanfiction #ATaleOfMagic #thelandofstoriesseries (helyszín: Újpest) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5vU2MIBObv/?igshid=1ue38a0cy5975

[break-the-stereotype]

I am feeling #blessed! Thank you to everyone who made this a reality! Tonight in #Sykesville, I got to meet Glee’s #ChrisColfer who was signing his latest, #ATaleofMagic, at a quaint #bookstore! I got my #book signed as I was actually conversing with #Chris! Omg! I shook his hand too! What a quick but #memorable experience! #alikelystorybookstore #likelystorybookstore #glee #celeb #celebrity #celebritysighting #booksigning #event #instagay (at A Likely Story Bookstore) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3OApsrHEiE/?igshid=n0w5gt6citmp

[arianna-in-the-land-of-costumes]

CHRIS COLFER'S BIRTHDAY VIDEO 2022

Hi!

Hope you are all ready to take part in a new project for Chris' birthday!

Last year has been amazing, let me remind you that Chris told us we mean the world to him! ❤️

So I hope you will take participate in this year's project, I couldn't be more grateful for each and everyone of you participating!

As usual, I don't do this to get attention, and you know you are all free to make him your birthday wishes, but I love the idea of showing him how much he brings people together. That's why, in addition to all your individual tweets, I hope you'll want to join me in this project, to let him have a video full of love and positive thoughts from many different people.

Here the 2 parts that will compose the video, please submit BOTH of them!

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PART 1: I want you to choose a WORD that defines what his books mean to you.

i. e. "your books mean magic to me" "your books make me happy" "your books inspire me". Be creative, think of everything positive his books make you feel!

You can send a video OR a picture.

VIDEO: Film a video where you tell one short sentence including the word about his books you chose. If you are camera shy, you can talk without showing your face! Please put his books in the background or hold them!

Max lenght 10 seconds.

PIC: write down the short sentence including the word that defines what his books mean to you, take a PIC of it plus the books and yourself if you want.

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PART 2: I want you to say: "You make/made me.." and very briefly explain something that Chris inspired you to be/feel/do. Then wish him happy bday!

i. e. "you make me want to be a better person" "you make me want to smile more" "you make me happier/stronger" "you make me want to be a writer" "you made me start singing"

You can send a video OR a picture.

VIDEO: film a video telling "you make/made me..." and say what Chris inspired you to do/feel +WISH HIM A HAPPY BIRTHDAY! If you are camera shy, you can talk without showing your face!

Max lenght 20 seconds.

PIC: write down "you make/made me... " and write ONE brief sentence to explain what Chris inspired+WISH HIM A HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Take a PIC of it and yourself if you want. MAX 15 words

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REMEMBER! I need you to send two separate videos or pics, one for each part.

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TIPS:

-You can speak in your own language but send me an English translation!

-Always prefer HANDWRITTEN notes->more personal.

-IF YOU WRITE A NOTE, REMEMBER: very clear writing, big letters, good lighting!

-If you didn't read Chris' books you can just participate for the PART 2.

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Send everything to mylifeisathread@gmail.com as an attachment and ADD YOUR NAME +COUNTRY OF ORIGIN. If the video is too big for the attachment, send it via wetransfer or upload it as a not listed video on YouTube and send me the link.

DEADLINE MAY 22ND.

SPREAD THE WORD! I'm @mylifeisathread both on twitter & IG for any questions!

I will post the video link on my Youtube channel and Twitter (MyLifeIsAthread) on May 26th, the day before his birthday. From then you'll be able to tweet him the link, as usual being respectful and not spamming him! Last year he replied to us weeks later!

Thank you so much! ❤️

Arianna

[davidgilson]

Demain en librairies, retrouvez la prequel du roman « Le Pays des Contes » de Chris Colfer, « Une Histoire de Magie » avec une jolie couverture glossy que j’ai illustrée pour les éditions Michel Lafon ... ✨🦋

[colferpics]

I cannot believe it’s been 10 YEARS since I gave birth to my first book baby. I mean, look at this kid! He had no idea what was in store. Thank you all so much for going on this adventure with me. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #TheLandOfStories #ATaleOfMagic

[dorothy16]

chriscolfer Attention! 🚨🚨The complete collection of my bestselling series #ATaleOfMagic is now available on paperback! 👏👏 Hope you enjoy all three of Brystal Evergreen’s adventures! 

#ATaleOfMagic #ATaleOfWitchcraft #ATaleofSorcery #TheLandOfStories #Reading #Bookstagram #ChildrensBooks #GiftsForKids 

[chriscolfernews]

chriscolfer To celebrate #ATaleOfMagic’s 7th week on the NYTBSL I thought I’d share some behind the scenes art of the cover’s evolution. I bet you can’t guess which of these were made by me and which were made by @brandondormanart 😜

[charliesheartstopper]

New author photo for #ATaleOfMagic

@kurtsiebearmaryrps

[mikuhatsune91]

📚 　 Editore Italiano: @rizzolilibri Autore: @chriscolfer 　 　　　　　　　　　𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐀: In una sezione segreta della biblioteca in cui lavora, Brystal trova un libro che le svela un mondo incredibile e una stupefacente verità: è una fata! Ma nel Regno del Sud alle donne è proibito leggere e la magia è illegale, così Brystal viene rinchiusa nel terribile Centro di correzione Altostivale. È solo grazie all'intervento della misteriosa Madame Tempofiero che riesce a scappare e a cominciare una nuova vita in un'accademia di magia! Quando però Madame Tempofiero è costretta a partire per risolvere un problema urgente, Brystal e i suoi compagni di classe si ritroveranno a combattere da soli contro l'oscurità che minaccia il destino del mondo e della magia stessa. Ma ci riusciranno? 　 　　　　　　　𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐍𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐎: 　　　　　( continua nei commenti ) 　 　　　　　　　　𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐠: #bookblogger #book #booktrailer #bookstagram #bookish #booklover #bookaddict #books #libriovunque #libridaleggereprimadimorire #librichepassione #libri #libridaleggere #instabook #blogger #parliamodilibri #lettrici #libridaleggereassolutamente #libridaamare #instabookfriends #gruppopennalibri #thebookclubpost #bookfriendscommunity #fairytale #magic #rizzoli #bestbur #chriscolfer #unastoriadimagia #ataleofmagic (presso Fairytales) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIkm6mZnt-e/?igshid=1tzfe64vjk5k0