This Is Not a Fairy Tale

This Is Not a Fairy Tale †

King’s County Tales

This Is Not a Fairy Tale

All Willie Grimmerly ever wanted was to be a big-time reporter. But in a city under new and vicious rule, she may find that her own story is no fairy tale, and in King’s County, there are no happy endings.

King’s County Tales is coming August 29, 2026

King’s County Tales is a grand adventure that dares to cast our hero as a witness, a voice for the stories of others. In a magical world that feels as real, lived-in, and deaf to injustice as our own, Willie is the bravest kind of protagonist: one with the courage to listen.
— Dario Diofebi, author of Paradise, Nevada
A new and necessary voice in the genre of magical realism, Gilham’s prose has an edge sharp enough to cut through the page. She’s crafted a striking universe that, while offering a brief respite from our reality, unflinchingly mirrors the conflicts at the heart of our society. Gilham’s talent is so rare, so unusual, that the story will linger long after the last page.
— Hallie Newton, author of Agnes Lives!

Listen to the sounds of King’s County

Explore a curated collection of songs to reflect Willie’s time in King’s County.

Upcoming Events

  • Author Reading and Lecture

    3.18 2:00-4:00PM

    A reading and lecture about King’s County Tales at Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York City. Open to the public.

  • Denver Launch Party

    Location TBD

    August 29 7:00-8:00PM

    Come celebrate the release of King’s County Tales with drinks, snacks, and an author reading and signing. Books will be available for purchase.