My Monthly Dispatch Time to catch up on what's been happening this past month, and see what's coming up. Hello Reader. The blossoms are in full bloom here in Germany, and with May’s gentle light comes exciting news from my little corner of the enchanted world. 🌙✨ I'm still in the midst of job-hunting, but in the meantime, I've been channelling the stress into writing, typing from early morning to late evening. The result? The fastest book I've ever written, and surprisingly, not a hint of...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader. It's time for another short story, this time set on the 1st of May, also known as Beltane, and one of the main four in the Pagan calendar. In Welsh, Beltane is known as Calan Mai or Calan Haf. These both mean 'first day of May' or 'first day of summer.' Calan Mai specifically refers to the first day of May, while Calan Haf marks the beginning of summer, which coincides with May Day in Wales. Beltane marks the turning: a time of passion, creation, and bold beginnings. In that...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Today's the Day! The third tale in the Brodyr Alarch series is here, and I couldn't be more excited to finally share it with you. Bridge of Bones is a fantasy romance steeped in the eerie beauty of Welsh mythology—a reimagining of Rapunzel where fate is as tangled as any tower-bound braid. In this instalment, we follow Macsen and Delyth, whose strength is forged in shadows and sacrifice. Together, their story becomes one of courage, magic, and the kind of love that defies sorcery. Here’s what...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
My Monthly Dispatch Time to catch up on what's been happening this past month, and see what's coming up. Hello Reader. It's April and spring has definitely sprung over here in Germany. How about where you are? Is it spring or autumn? In just over a week, Bridge of Bones will be released into the world! I can't quite believe it, but I'm so happy. Did you get an ARC? 💙 Anyway, what else has happened since last we spoke? Let me tell you... Bridge of Bones is ready to go for the 14th of April and...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader. Today is the Spring Equinox, symbolising renewal and rejuvenation, the transition from darkness to light as nature emerges from the dormancy of winter. I have written a short story about Ostara and the Hare. If ever you've wondered what a rabbit and eggs have to do with spring and the upcoming Easter then read on. There are a few versions of her legend, but all begin late one Spring... Ostara and the Hare Credit to Artist As winter's grip loosened over the land, the world lay...
3 months ago • 2 min read
My Monthly Dispatch Time to catch up on what's been happening this past month, and see what's coming up. Hello Reader. It's March, can you believe it? January was 491 days long but February seemed to disappear like mist in sunlight! But how was February for you? I'm still searching for a job and am thankful for every response I get, even if it is a 'no.' Responses seem like a thing of the past, which I find odd considering how many different options there are. And yes, I did feel old as I...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Early Cover Reveal The moment is finally here—the cover reveal for my upcoming book, Bridge of Bones, and you get the first peek because you signed up to my newsletter! I’ve been eagerly waiting to share this with you, and today, I’m beyond thrilled to finally unveil it. Tomorrow, Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books! will have the exclusive reveal on social media, so please hold off on sharing until then! 👉 Click HERE to go to Archaeolibrarian's page 👈 In a high secluded tower, hidden away...
4 months ago • 1 min read
My Monthly Dispatch Time to catch up on what's been happening this past month, and see what's coming up. Hello Reader. Sorry for sending out another newsletter so close to the Imbolc one, but it's the first Sunday of the month, so that means Newsletter Day. How did January treat you? It was incredibly long and tough going for me personally. I'm still searching for a job and money is tight - even more so than a usual January. Still, I remain hopeful and am taking advantage of the time at home...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader. Today is commonly known as Imbolc, or Nos Gwyl Fair to some Welsh. It is a festival in preparation for growth and renewal. Imbolc is a time to see the first signs of returning life in a frozen Winterland. It marks the time when trees are beginning to bud, the first wildflowers are appearing, and ewes begin to lactate, all of which herald the coming of Spring and the return of life to the land. In many places, the crocus flower is one of the first to show itself popping up through...
4 months ago • 2 min read