Morgan's Musings

One of my favourite things about Cabbages & Kings is Alana Dale — a young seamstress whose life is shaped by whispers of a “good thief” and the harsh realities of peasant survival.

Today marks the birthday of Cabbages & Kings, and I’m celebrating the best way I know how — by giving it away! From January 30th to February 3rd, you can download the book FREE from all major retailers (except Amazon, which declined to match the price).

Blending Welsh mythology with the timeless bones of The Goose Girl, Whispers and Wings is also the culmination of the Brodyr Alarch series. With Sealed with a Curse as its unifying thread, the series has always been about curses that last lifetimes—and the love strong enough to unravel them.

On the Longest Night, darkness stretches longer than we think, and the sun itself may lose its way. In Hearthwyn, a young Fire-Keeper named Maelin steps into the cold, carrying fire and courage, to guide the Sun-Child home.

A huge thank you to everyone who signed up! Tomorrow, ARCs will begin to arrive, delivering you straight into the heart of the story: the halls of Prince Eryndor at Caerwynd, where song and starlight collide, and where Gerallt and Aderyn must face the shadows of the past that threaten to claim what is rightfully theirs.

A huge thank you to everyone who signed up! Tomorrow, ARCs will begin to arrive, delivering you straight into the heart of the story: the halls of Prince Eryndor at Caerwynd, where song and starlight collide, and where Gerallt and Aderyn must face the shadows of the past that threaten to claim what is rightfully theirs.

This month’s newsletter is filled with small sparks of it: free fantasy, sci-fi, and paranormal books to escape into; Welsh midwinter traditions like the Mari Lwyd and Gŵyl Canol Gaeaf; an update on Gerallt’s ARC list; and a reminder that it’s okay to move slowly, to rest, and to hold space for yourself.

December 2nd marks the Festival of Arianrhod, a day to honour the star-crowned Goddess of the moon, stars, and cosmic cycles. In Welsh mythology, Arianrhod is a figure of both mystery and guidance — she descends in her silver chariot to watch the tides, the turning seasons, and the cycles that shape our lives.

The final flight of the Brodyr Alarch saga is almost here — and the early bird windows are closing. If you’ve been dreaming of stepping into Caerwynd before anyone else, this is your last chance.

The final story in the Brodyr Alarch saga is almost ready to soar. For twenty-four years, Gerallt has borne a swan’s wing as a living reminder of past shame and promises. In Whispers and Wings, his journey toward redemption, patience, and love reaches its climax.

November has arrived, and I’m welcoming the shift into slower days and candlelit evenings. October was a challenging month — both chaotic and strangely still — but the silver lining of those sleepless nights is that I poured every bit of energy into writing… and I can now officially say Gerallt’s story is complete! 🌙🖋️

Stories often begin as whispers — echoes of myth, fragments of dreams, a wind stirring the trees. For me, the Brodyr Alarch series started with a whisper: Sealed with a Curse. That first book introduced a world of magic, divine bargains, and mortal hearts intertwined with fate.

The wait is over. The Veil has torn, and the world of Ravens and Ruin is finally yours to step into.

October always feels like a month woven with magic, and this year is no exception! My latest newsletter, Whispers of October, is full of seasonal celebrations, bookish news, and a little pagan insight to guide you through the month.

In the hills of Cymru, the second harvest has always been more than fruit and grain. Gŵyl Canol Hydref—the Mid-Harvest Festival—is a time of balance: between dark and light, abundance and endurance, vine and oak.

I love September—the shift in light, the crispness in the air, the sense of change around the corner. This month’s newsletter brings you along for the ride with:

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Free books, special days, and early reads? Yes, please. 🎉 📚 Grab free reads 📅 Mark your calendar for August’s special surprises 🖤 Sign up for the Ravens and Ruin ARC Newsletter’s out now — don’t miss it! 💌

In the stillness before sunrise, legend says the Lady of the Lake stepped from the waters of Llyn y Fan Fach—but only once a year, and only on Gŵyl Awst. One year, she stayed long enough to fall in love. From that fleeting union was born a child of light: Rhiwatton of the Yellow Hair, a healer taught by a goddess, destined to pass her wisdom into the bloodline of the Physicians of Myddfai.

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