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     Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Kirstin Pulioff, author of The Princess Madeline trilogy. This was a very interesting series, and you can read all of the reviews here on this blog. Mrs. Pulioff was extremely gracious for allowing me to ask her a few questions and providing some vey insightful answers. I hope you enjoy this interview about her series and writing style. Thank you, Mrs. Pulioff! What inspired you to write The Princess Madeline trilogy? 
I was inspired to write The Princess Madeline Trilogy because of my love for the fantasy and fairytale genres. I wanted to create a modern take on the traditional story. In todays’ society, it’s important to break the traditional stereotypes and paradigms. I wanted to write a story where the princess didn’t need to be rescued… Did you originally plan to write a trilogy or did it come after you wrote a sequel?
 When I originally started writing The Escape of Princess Madeline , I had an idea that ...

The Dragon and Princess Madeline Author: Kirstin Pulioff Genre: Children's, Fantasy Publisher: Kirstin Pulioff Release Date: 2015 Pages: 129 Source:  This book was given to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Princess Madeline is ready to celebrate. With the foundation of her future in place, it seems nothing can hurt her. Then the return of a mysterious green dragon threatens her kingdom and king. Will this challenge prove to be too much for Princess Madeline and Prince Braden, or will they find the answers they seek hidden in cryptic messages from the past?       Can Madeline save her kingdom from the dragon, or is the real danger something else?        My Review: The Dragon and Princess Madeline is the final book to The Princess Madeline trilogy. The story picks up where The Battle for Princess Madeline has ended. Princess Madeline is ready to be queen of a new kingdom and marry her knight, Daniel. Howev...

The Battle for Princess Madeline Author: Kirstin Pulioff Genre: Children's, Fantasy Publisher: Kirstin Pulioff Release Date: 2013 Pages: 142 Source:  This book was given to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Princess Madeline rejected Prince Paulsen’s advances, but he’s not about to take it lying down. In the middle of Soron’s festival preparations, his obsession jeopardizes the kingdom. When mysterious figures from the kingdom’s past arrive offering assistance, Madeline will have to decide if she can accept it, or will their information about a family secret be too much for her to handle?       Can Madeline trust anyone or will saving the kingdom come down to her own bravery?        My Review: The Battle for Princess Madeline is the sequel to The Princess Madeline trilogy. Madeline is happily engaged to her Daniel. Her father gives her a new place where the engaged couple can build a new home. However, he...

The Escape of Princess Madeline Author: Kirstin Pulioff Genre: Children, Fantasy Publisher: Kirstin Pulioff Release Date: 2015 Pages: 144 Source:  Netgalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Madeline, princess of Soron, awakens on her sixteenth birthday to find that her father has already made preparations for her betrothal. When she disappears unexpectedly, her suitors and knight champion rush to the rescue. But all is not as it seems, and the errant princess’s flight has put the kingdom at stake… Can Madeline find freedom or does it come with too high a price?       My Review: Princess Madeline has come of age, and while the kingdom celebrates, Princess Madeline is unhappy. She knows that she is expected to do her duty as the heir apparent in Soren and that she must marry well for the kingdom. On the day of her sixteenth birthday, when suitors are competing for her hand, she decides that she wants to take her own future into her h...