A young woman braves the wrath of a winter goddess to learn a lost magic. Another throws the tarot for an unrequited love and finds only a mirror in the cards. Two sisters make a terrible choice to preserve one of them from harm. Shatter and Rise brings together three ballads from C.S. MacCath's repertoire of original songs to address the resilience, the heartache, and the power of magical women. Hit "play," curl your hands around a tisane, and be transported.
Greetings, and mòran taing for taking the time to read my newsletter. This is the October 2026 edition of Folkbyte, and it comes to you with a rustling of autumn leaves, a memory of sweet linden tea, and the sharp intake of breath before a sharing of good news. Onward!
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The Storyteller's Guide to Folklore
I've received an offer of contract for The Storyteller's Guide to Folklore. I can't share any more just yet, but the contract process is moving forward at good speed, and I anticipate being able to make an announcement soon.
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