The Fair Folk of Mullarkey
History. - Lore - Inspiration

On this page I have gathered past blog posts and articles of things that inspired me to write The Fair Folk of Mullarkey stories. If you’re new to series, you may find spoilers among these articles, so pay attention to the note above each one. 

If you’ve read the books and want to know more about the inspiration behind the stories, you’re in the right place. Some of the articles have discussion prompts attached. The Fair Folk of Mullarkey books, with their themes of healing and cozy outlook would make excellent book club selections. There are more discussion questions available on the Book Club Prompts page. 

True Animal Tales

Here you will find stories about my animals and my experiences in animal rescue. You might recognize some of these stories as they made it into the Mullarkey books.

Regional History

These articles discuss the unique Pontiac Region of Quebec where I set up the fictional town of Mullarkey Mills. 

Folklore

Fairies—both dark and helpful—are integral to the Fair Folk of Mullarkey Stories. I research fairy stories while world building each book and this is the place to find some of that background information.

Miscellaneous Mullarkey

The Fair Folk of Mullarkey books were inspired by a wide range of experiences and ideas. This is just a small sampling.