Once Upon A Bear Launching On Kickstarter April 6th

Once Upon A Bear Launching On Kickstarter April 6th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Louisville, Kentucky
April 01, 2026

Beloved Cozy Fantasy Romance Series Returns to Kickstarter with Once Upon A Bear, a Sweet Goldilocks Retelling

Bestselling cozy fantasy romance author Gabrielle Landi is returning to Kickstarter with Once Upon A Bear, the fifth installment in her beloved series of interconnected standalone fairy tale retellings. This marks her seventh Kickstarter campaign, following a string of highly successful launches that have collectively drawn hundreds of backers and significantly exceeded funding goals. 

Blending the warmth of a Hallmark-style romance with the charm of classic fairy tales, Once Upon A Bear offers a cozy, low-stakes escape into a magical world filled with found family, gentle humor, and a swoon-worthy love story—without any explicit content. The novel reimagines the tale of Goldilocks through Landi’s signature lens: soft, comforting fantasy with heartfelt emotional depth.

The Galamere Chronicles cozy fantasy romance series has become known for its interconnected stories with fairy tale inspiration, each functioning as a standalone while rewarding longtime readers with cameos from familiar faces and an expanding world. Previous titles—most recently including Once Upon A Cat, Once Upon A Pumpkin, and Once Upon A Rose—have resonated strongly with readers seeking “clean and wholesome romantasy”, consistently surpassing funding goals and building a loyal, enthusiastic fanbase. 

“I wanted to write cozy fantasy books that feel like a safe place,” says Landi, “with all the cozy vibes, found family feels, and swoon-worthy romances that don't need spice to be enjoyable.”

The Kickstarter campaign will offer a range of exclusive editions and collector-style rewards, a hallmark of Landi’s previous campaigns. Fans can expect beautifully designed hardcovers, special edition features, and cozy bookish extras created specifically for backers.

With the continued rise of cozy fantasy and clean romance, Once Upon A Bear arrives at the perfect moment for readers craving uplifting, low-angst storytelling and fairy tale nostalgia with a gentle twist.

Campaign Launch Date: April 6th, 2026.
Campaign Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chickadeelanepress/once-upon-a-bear-a-cozy-fantasy-goldilocks-romance

About the Author

Since living in a cozy fantasy version of a Hallmark movie isn't an option, Gabrielle Landi decided to write her own. It may be a far cry from the Midwest small town she calls home, but she'd rather spend her time in a whimsical, fairy tale inspired world anyway.

When she's not lost in her imagination, she spends her time being the sunshine to her husband's grumpy, a frazzled mother to her children and their found family of adorable animal companions, and wishing she was writing wholesome romance on a beach instead of having to clean her house. 

If she had to write her own love story in tropes, it would include brother's best friend, a secret second chance romance, and be entirely unbelievable...so she'll just keep writing about cinnamon roll heroes, swoony kisses, and heroines who never give up instead.
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