The Myrtlewood magic fan club with Iris Beaglehole

Finding the magic

Hello lovelies,

I wanted to tell you about a bit of magic I experienced recently.

I was rushing to take my kid to an appointment. We arrived just in time to find it had been cancelled. Frustrated, we weren't in the mood to head home straight away but couldn't think of anything else to do.

"Let's go for a dri...

Creating an Altar

Hi witches!

In bringing sacred space into your daily life it can be helpful to create an altar to help you commune with your inner self, honour the changing seasons, and connect with the deeper currents of your magic.

This does not need to be big or complicated; a windowsill or a shoebox will do, or perhaps you ha...

Awakening the Wild Witch now available to preorder!

Hi witches!

I have been doing some deep inner work in recent months and haven't been as present here as I'd like to be. I'm going through a big transit, progressed new moon, an emotional reset that starts a new 30 year cycle in the psyche. This happens for everyone at different life stages depending on where the sun and...

Imbolc Seasonal Festival and Ritual Guide 🕯️🌱

Hi witches!

I've created a guide for celebrating the Imbolc. You can download the PDF attached below.

This gorgeous 14-page guide offers grounded insights into how to align with the spirit and magic of Imbolc. It's suitable for both solo practitioners and those working in groups. The guide includes suggestions for...

Your advance copy of The Crone of Arcane Cinders📖🧡✨

Hello my lovelies,

Thank you so much for your generous support!

Here's the download link for your advance copy of The Crone of Arcane Cinders:

https://storyoriginapp.com/directdownloads/8173ec...

Real Magic TV ✨| The Witches of Holloway Road 🧙

In this video, I share more about the background of The Witches of Holloway Road and what makes it so special to me.

If you’ve read my book The Witches of Holloway Road, you’ll know it’s based in Wellington, New Zealand. It’s the story of a woman called Ursula who discovers her own magic. It involves a lot of ge...

First chapter of the next Myrtlewood Crones book!

Hello my lovelives,

I hope you had a restorative festive season and an easeful start into 2025. Some of you might be waiting for the next book in the Myrtlewood Crones series, The Crone of Arcane Cinders, which comes out at the end of January.

I have only just published the blurb, so I thought it would be nice to ...

A special yuletide gift and celebrating 1,000 members of the Myrtlewood fan club

Hello my lovelies!

I'm celebrating reaching over 1,000 members of the Myrtlewood Magic fan club and I wanted to express my appreciation to each and every one of you. I absolutely appreciate all your feedback and support, whether you're a paid member or have joined for free. love to create extra content that brings ...

Yule Festival and Ritual Guide 🌲🕯️✨

Hi witches!

I've created a guide for celebrating the winter solstice. You can download the PDF attached below.

This gorgeous 14-page guide offers grounded insights into how to align with the spirit and magic of Yuletide. It's suitable for both solo practitioners and those working in groups. The guide includes sugg...

Your advance copy of In the Spirit 📖🧡✨

Hello my lovelies,

Thank you so much for your generous support!

Here's the download link for your advance copy of In the Spirit

https://storyoriginapp.com/directdownloads/382e976f-179e-4c48-a19...

Sneak peek: In the Spirit

Hello lovelies,

Here's a sneak peek at my newest book - co-written with the wonderful Nova Blake. Let me know what you think!

Prologue

Constance Mōhio sat in her usual chair as dawn crept through the window, her bones creaking like the old villa around her, watching steam rise from her cup. The land aroun...

Real Magic TV ✨| How I became a witch!

Hello my lovelies!

My last video where I shared about one of my favourite books received some lovely feedback, so here's another one that's a bit more personal. In this video, I share about how I became a witch!

Do you identify as a witch? I love witchy origin stories, so please feel free to share yours in the com...

Book cover reveal for a surprise project!

Happy festive season witches! Being in the Southern Hemisphere, we are coming into summer at this time of year, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate, and I have surprise for you. My friend Nova Blake and I have been working on this seri...

Colour magic (plus a handy reference guide!)

Hi witches

Do you incorporate colour into your magical practice?

While I don't like to be too prescriptive when it comes to magic, sometimes it can be powerful to draw on shared symbolism. I've created a reference guide which you can download below. This mini guide contains some commonly accepted associations for ...

More Myrtlewood magic? 🧡✨📖

Hello my lovelies,

It's been a little while since I published bonus Myrtlewood stories and I'd love to gather some ideas for what you would like to read next. Are you curious to learn more about any particular Myrtlewood characters? When it comes to this world, I have endless ideas but it would be wonderful to hear from...

Samhain Festival and Ritual Guide!

Hi witches!

I'm excited to share with you a guide for celebrating Samhain, the festival featured in Formidable Magic, book 7 of the Myrtlewood Mysteries series. As you may know, I'm creating a guide for each seasonal festival, and Samhain holds a special place in the Wheel of the Year as a powerful moment for conne...

Real Magic TV ✨ | One of my favourite books! 🧡📖✨

Hi witches! I thought it would be nice for me to start sharing some video content in which I talk about my Myrtlewood books, my approach to witchcraft, my creative process.. and whatever else captures my imagination. In this video, I talk about one of my favourite books of all time, Women Who Run With The Wolves. Have you rea...

Advance ebook copy of Impractical Magic!

Hello my lovelies,

Thank you so much for your generous support!

Here's the download link for your copy of Impractical Magic:

https://storyoriginapp.com/directdownloads/241b9474-dfe7-4592-9ff4-3...

Here's the link to access the Myrtlewood Discord!

Hi witches!

Some of you appear to be having a little trouble getting access to our special Myrtlewood Discord server/chatroom.

I've set up a link which should make it easier to join us! If the invite has expired, you can send me a direct message and I can give you a new one 🧡.

Here's the link to join the ...

Magical seasonal wallpapers!

Hello my lovelies,

Since so many of you enjoyed them last time, I've created some more magical wallpapers. 🍃🍁🦋🌱

These are spring/autumn-themed, so there should be something for you no matter whether you live in the northern or southern hemisphere. I've created them for both phones and computers/laptops...

A special place, just for us 😊🦋✨

Hello my lovelies,

How are you doing? I've been reflecting on our cozy Myrtlewood community, how lovely it is and how it has been growing steadily over the past year. As you know, I started this fan club as a way to connect more directly with readers of my Myrtlewood books. It truly is such a delight to dream up all the...

I'm in Los Angeles! 🧡

Hello lovely readers,

I don’t usually do big events (or small talk for that matter), and I don’t sell books directly, but recently, while in Florida, I had the opportunity to meet a few wonderful readers. We shared some beautiful conversations, and I even got to sign some books they brought along. It was a truly ma...

Mabon Festival and Ritual Guide

Hi witches!

I've created a guide for celebrating Mabon, which is the festival celebrated in book 6 of the Myrtlewood Mysteries series, Bountiful Magic. As I've mentioned before, I'm planning to create a guide for each seasonal festival. You can download the Mabon ritual guide PDF below 😊.

I would love to hear ...

Sneak Peek: Impractical Magic!

Hello my lovelies, here's a sneak peek of the beginning of my upcoming book Impractical Magic (Myrtlewood Mysteries book 9!)! I would love to hear any theories you have about what’s coming in Impractical Magic. What questions do you think might be answered in the story? What do you think might be in store for Rosemary, Athe...

Myrtlewood Chocolates (a magical guided meditation!)

Hello lovelies. I've made a new Myrtlewood meditation for you. In this one, you can be transported to a realm of enchantment and wonder in a visit to Rosemary's Chocolate shop. Here's you'll be treated to a selection of delicious and magical treats. What transformational magic will Rosemary's delicious chocolates stir wi...

Birthday blessings (and kitty pics!)

Hello my lovelies!

It's my birthday and to celebrate I'm sending you all wonderful witchy blessings of insight, wisdom, wellbeing and joy. May that tree you see everyday bless you with a new sense of deeper connectedness with nature; may your own shadows nourish your soul the way the rich soil of the earth allows new li...

A guide to embracing the magical power of your voice

Hi witches!

I've created a guide for embracing the magical power of your voice, which you can download below.

Working with the voice in magic is a deeply personal and powerful practice. It connects us to the ancient traditions of our ancestors and allows us to express our will in one of the most direct ways possi...

Impractical Magic update!

Hello lovelies!

I'm about halfway through drafting Impractical Magic, Myrtlewood Mysteries book 9! I've also been busy editing my real magic book which is shaping up very well. I'm having a lot of fun with both!

I've written a blurb for Impractical Magic. What do you think?

Welcome back to Myr...