Hello Reader. Remember me saying in the last newsletter that I 'love' summer due to all the sun and the heat? Well, that didn't happen in July! Instead, we had lots of rain, cold days, and massive storms that have caused widespread flooding. And who says the weather isn't interesting, eh?!
What's it been like where you are?
Anyway, what else has happened since last we spoke? Let me tell you... 💙
The summer holidays are in full swing and, although the Puds certainly don't need me on hand to entertain them, it is harder to write with interruptions. However, I'm still trekking along, now with a tentative release date of the 7th of October. 💙
Don't forget to sign-up for Ravens and Ruin — Ewan and Lowri’s retelling of The White Snake. You're welcome to sign up at any time! I’ll also be sending out additional emails once the release date is confirmed.
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In a land where gods still whisper through stone and stream, one man’s forbidden gift may be the key to salvation or ruin.
Two years have passed since Harri was crowned King of Melthkior. Though peace holds above, something ancient stirs beneath the earth. When Ewan—the youngest of Arianrhod’s Brodyr Alarch and now General of the Melthkiorian army—unknowingly consumes the flesh of a White Snake, a druidic creature steeped in forbidden magic, he gains the ability to hear the thoughts of beasts, birds, and even the wounded land itself. But such gifts are never freely given.
As shadows gather beneath root and rock, and unrest bleeds through the land, Ewan finds an unlikely ally in Lowri, a healer-warrior of the old ways. Together, they are drawn into a quest shaped by two goddesses known to them: Branwen, mournful and vengeful, and Arianrhod, whose weavings bind fate to flesh. Tasked with three impossible challenges, Ewan must uncover forgotten truths, confront his deepest fears, and navigate the blurred boundary between love and sacrifice.
Ewan and Lowri face a path none have walked before. As the Veil between worlds begins to fray, they must decide whether the power to listen is enough… or if one must speak a truth that could shatter everything.
Ravens and Ruin presents a spellbinding reimagining of The White Snake, weaving together Brothers Grimm folklore and the ancient mythology of Welsh deities. As the penultimate instalment in the Brodyr Alarch series, it continues a sweeping tale of fate, love, and legacy. Sealed with a Curse serves as the unifying thread that binds the series into a single, mythic tapestry.
August 2025
August brings a variety of celebrations. Here’s a closer look at what’s happening this month:
1st Aug - Gŵyl Awst / Lughnasadh / Lammas
Named for the god Lugh, this festival is one of the Celtic harvest festivals and marks the beginning of the harvesting months. It was celebrated by climbing mountains, bull sacrifice, offerings, and feasting.
2nd Aug - National Mead Day
National Mead Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated annually on the first Saturday of August in honour of one of the world's oldest alcoholic beverages, made from fermented honey.
2nd-9th Aug - National Eisteddfod
A week-long celebration of music, literature, art & language—moving to a new corner of Wales every August.
8th-10th Aug - Brecon Jazz Festival
The long-running annual Brecon Jazz Festival has played host to a range of jazz musicians from across the world.
9th Aug - Remembrance for Redbad, King of the Frisians
Celebration of the last known ruler of Frisia prior to its assimilation by what is now part of France.
9th Aug - Narberth Cheese Festival
🧀 Expect a delicious selection of local Welsh cheeses, pickles, chutneys, charcuterie, olives, antipasti, and sweet treats, plus local wine, cider, and liqueurs. Best of all, entry is free! 😃
9th-10th Aug - Comic Con Wales, Cardiff
Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with celebrity guests, cosplay competitions, and engaging panels. Fans of comics, sci-fi, and fantasy can shop for collectibles, meet actors, and take part in hands-on workshops. Highlights include Welsh-language comics, local creators, and family-friendly fun like superhero training.
17th-25th Aug - Gŵyl Machynlleth Festival
A celebration of Welsh traditions and contemporary arts, this festival in Machynlleth features folk music, dance, and street performances.
20th Aug - National Bacon Lovers Day (UK)
20th-25th Aug - Green Man Festival
A four-day independent music and arts festival held near Crickhowell in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, with a heavy sustainable ethos. Green Man Festival features music and performance across various genres, including world, folk, indie and dance.
23rd Aug - New Moon in Virgo
24th Aug - Chapel World Bog Snorkelling Championships
The bog snorkelling event at Waen Rydd bog involves a 120-yard doggy paddle with arms below water, using facemask, snorkel and flippers.
31st Aug - National Bacon Day (USA)
FREE BOOKS (August)
I've got three different collections for you this month. Don't forget to get these books fast! Bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books, and they look amazing! Available for a limited time. |
What are you up to this month? Do you have any special plans or events coming up? Let me know if you fancy sharing, and AUTHORS, that includes you!
Don't forget to join my FB group - Morgan's Musings.
That’s all for now! I hope August brings you moments of calm, late-summer joy, and the perfect excuse to get lost in a great book. As always, thank you for being here — your support truly means the world. Keep an eye on your inbox for more updates coming soon, and feel free to hit reply if you have any questions or just want to say hello! 💙
Until next month, take care and happy reading! 💙
