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Blog posts : "The Fair Folk of Mullarkey"

This is it! The last of 11 Days of Hallow Crossing. And I have a big surprise.  By now I hope you’re enjoying your extended stay at Cedar Grove Inn. You might have noticed that memory plays a big role in Joelle’s story—memories of her childhood, of her sister and of the journey she took to find ...

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Tomorrow is the last day of 11 Days of Hallow Crossing and I’m going to have a big surprise for you, so be sure to tune in. Also, this is the last day to enter the paperback give-away. Visit the Contest Page to enter. If you missed some of the 11 Days posts, you can find them all HERE. For today...

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Continuing the celebration for the launch of my new cozy fantasy, Hallow Crossing, I want to talk about another behind-the-scenes inspiration—a true ghost story that happened right around the corner from me, over a hundred years ago. The Tale of the Dagg Farm Haunting In November of 1889, a myst...

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Because The Fair Folk of Mullarkey books sit at a crossroads of women’s fiction and feel-good cozy fantasy, they are great reading suggestions for book clubs. The fantastical elements are light, making the stories a good introduction into fantasy for those not familiar with the genre. And with th...

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Oisín is a character in Irish lore. His tale blends romance, adventure, and the bittersweet passage of time. “Oisín (pronounced Uh-sheen or Uh-sheen) is a legendary Irish warrior, poet, and demigod of the Fenian Cycle. Known as the son of Fionn mac Cumhaill, he is best remembered for his journey...

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Welcome to day 6 of 11 Days of Hallow Crossing! Hallow Crossing released yesterday. Didn’t get your copy yet? You can find links to your favorite retailer HERE. Now that you’ve got your new cozy fantasy book, I thought you might want to pair it with some authentic Quebecois cuisine mentioned in...

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Hallow Crossing Is Here!  Now Available in eBook, Paperback, and Hardcover Today’s the day—Hallow Crossing, the second installment in The Fair Folk of Mullarkey series, has officially arrived! Whether you’ve been waiting to return to Mullarkey or you’re just discovering its strange charm for ...

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Welcome to day 4 of the 11 Days of Hallow Crossing celebration. I live in a quaint town in Quebec, and The Fair Folk of Mullarkey series is set in a fictional version of it—complete with festive holiday markets, quirky neighbors, and a touch of magic. Today we’re going to take a walk through Mul...

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New Release Date! I have exciting news: for the first time in my life, I’m early for something! I finished Hallow Crossing a full week ahead of schedule and rather than making you wait, I pushed up the release schedule. Here’s how it looks right now: April 24: Soft launch - paperbacks and hardc...

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As I slog through the fifth round of edits, for Hallow Crossing, I think, writing is hard. I guess that’s a good thing or else everyone would do it. I can’t think of a better job. Even on the worst editing days, I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else. That got me thinking about the recent deb...

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The End of Edits

I officially migrated the Readers' Group to Substack yesterday, and since everyone got a welcome email with that switch, I'm going to keep this newsletter short. If you didn't get your welcome from me via Substack, please check your spam folders and white-list this email address so you don't miss...

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Cover Reveal

I generally try to keep these missives short, but there’s a whole lot going on this week and I don’t want you to miss out on any of it. So here’s a short rundown of what’s inside. Scroll down for details.   In this newsletter:   - Cover reveal - Fair Folk of Mullarkey Book 2 - Yearn - for readers...

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I am relaunching Black Annis Year. What does this mean? There are several elements to this relaunch:   1. The book has a shiny new cover. What do you think of it? I love the cozy feel of it.   2. The audiobook is now available. Fadra Nally has perfectly captured the fun and emotion of this book. ...

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