Eva Moon: Adventures that start where fairy tales end

“Pinocchio’s Guide to the End of the World”

New fantasy novel from Eva Moon: Becoming real was only the start. There’s more to being human than having the right kind of body. Inside, Pinocchio still feels like the same wooden puppet. His struggle to fit into a human world leads him into danger and adventure, as well as friendship, love, and, ultimately, what it means to be real. Find out more>>

Washington Author Project 2023 winner: “A rollicking, genre-blending read with crisp, engaging writing that showcased a real flair for making historical settings come alive.” Indie Author Project Regional Contest Judge

“As enchanting—and as darkly surprising—as the original fairy tale.”  BookLife Reviews, Editor’s Pick

“Balances humor, adventure, and drama. The warm humanity of her characters illuminates one of the darkest chapters of the 20th century.”  IndieReader

New! Book Group Discussion Guide>>

NOT your childhood Pinocchio. A.I. scenes from the book:

“Even a wooden heart hides secrets."
"Return to Berlin"
"A gunshot struck the hull"
"Heading to the front, 1918"
"A daring rescue"
"I'd never killed a man before"
“At least you're free to go home."
"Pinocchio on the ropes"
"It's you!"
"No one else survived"
"The morning after"
"Sole survivor"
"We don't talk about Otto"
"Escape"
"A world of magic"
"A last kiss"
"A friend I could count on"
“It was a long way down"
"They were alive"
“Don’t wait for me."
“Even a wooden heart hides secrets."
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About Eva Moon

The moon shows many faces but has one true nature. Eva Moon — author, playwright, screenwriter, musician, composer, performer, former Huffington Post blogger, speaker — also has one true nature: Storyteller. Learn more about Eva’s own story or explore her creations:

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Eva Moon has been blogging for over ten years, including a stint blogging for Huffington Post. (Those posts are duplicated here.)

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