Genres: Fantasy/ Contemporary Fantasy/ Mythological Fantasy/ Urban Fantasy
Brace yourselves, for Whispers of the Selkie is about to drag you kicking and screaming into the mist-shrouded heart of the Scottish Highlands!
Morwenna Brightwood thought she just going on an adventure to Scotland to search for more information about her birth family. Oh, how wrong she was! Instead, she's stumbled into a maelstrom of ancient curses, selkie secrets, and powers that'll make her wish she'd stayed in bed with a good book and a bottle of whisky.
Picture this: Outlander and Practical Magic had a wild night of passion, then their love child was raised by a coven of sass-mouthed Celtic goddesses. That's the unholy concoction we're serving up here, folks.
You're about to plunge into a world where family secrets have more bite than a hungry kelpie, where magic doesn't just run in the blood—it practically does a Highland fling through your veins. And that gossamer-thin line between legend and reality? It's as fragile as a selkie's seal skin and twice as likely to get you into trouble.
So cinch up your kilts, down your drams, and for the love of all that's holy, hold onto your sanity. This tale is about to get wilder than a banshee's wail on a moonless night!
Photos and video created by Splash and Render Studios
Genre: Urban fantasy/ Contemporary Fantasy/ Mythological Fantasy/ Fantasy
The moment has arrived! I’m thrilled to announce that Whispers of the Selkie is now LIVE on Kickstarter! 🌊✨ This novel has been a labor of love, and I’m excited to finally share it with you—an adventure filled with ancient magic, Selkie mythology, fierce heroines, and a dash of family secrets.
But this is more than just a campaign launch—it's the beginning of a magical journey, and I’d love for you to join me on this adventure.
Coming to a world near you January 2025
It whispered of forgotten magic. It unleashed a destiny beyond her control.
Morwenna Willowheart Brightwood always felt the pull of something… other. Like the universe was whispering secrets just beyond her reach. Then that blasted letter arrived, its edges shimmering with otherworldly power, practically daring her to chase her destiny to the mist-shrouded Scottish Highlands.
In the blink of an eye, she's hurled into a world where ancient magic crackles in the air, family secrets lurk like monsters in the deep, and her so-called fate looms larger than life. With her fierce sister Ava by her side - armed with enough snark to take down an army - Morwenna dives headfirst into the tempest of her magical lineage.
But this ain't no fairy tale, folks. Dark forces circle like sharks scenting blood, a villain with delusions of grandeur pulls strings from the shadows, and creatures straight out of legend are suddenly all too real. As Morwenna unearths powers that make her skin hum and her blood sing, she realizes the stakes are higher than she ever imagined.
Now, with two worlds hanging in the balance, she's got a choice to make: embrace the destiny she never asked for, or watch everything she loves go up in mystical flames.
All Morwenna wants is to return to her weathered house perched on the rugged Maine cliffs, where the crash of waves against rock drowns out the whispers of magic. She longs to lose herself in the worlds she weaves with words, meet her next freelance deadline without supernatural interruption, and tend to her wind-battered garden in peace.
But destiny, it seems, has stormed her carefully constructed sanctuary. As gale-force winds of change howl around her and magic crackles in the salt-tinged air, Morwenna digs her heels into her clifftop home. She may be in over her head, but she's not going to let some ancient prophecy or mystical lineage pry her from the life she's built. Destiny can kiss her arse.
Normal? That ship has sailed, tossed on turbulent seas of fate. But Morwenna Willowheart Brightwood isn't about to let the tide sweep her away. Universe, you've met your match in this reluctant heroine of the craggy coast.
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"If you're into sarcastic heroines, ancient family secrets, and magic lurking in the shadows, Whispers of the Selkie should definitely be on your list. Morwenna is the kind of character you want as your best friend—or at least someone you’d grab a coffee with to hear all about her wild adventures." --Victoria
"I was hooked...characters are interesting...great atmosphere. I can smell the sea and feel the storm outside on the coast!" --Sarah C
"This book is what happens when you mix selkies, sarcasm, and secrets into one magical pot. Morwenna’s snark had me laughing out loud while the mystery kept me turning pages late into the night. Whispers of the Selkie is pure fantasy fun with just the right dash of intrigue!" --Beth
"It's brilliant..." --L Brookes
"Whispers of the Selkie is a fantastic mix of folklore, magic, and mystery. Morwenna’s voice pulls you in and keeps you hooked the whole way through. If you love fantasy with strong characters and moody settings, this one's a must-read!" — John
"First off - I liked it!...wonderful description...excellent job building intrigue. Seriously though, well done." --M Jurasek
"Whispers of the Selkie" Chapter 1 Breakdown
Curious about the world of Whispers of the Selkie? In this special recording, we dive deep into the heart of Chapter 1, exploring key moments, hidden details, and the magic behind Morwenna's journey. But beware—this discussion contains spoilers! If you haven’t yet read the first chapter, feel free to using the "Download Sample" link above before tuning in.
Ready to uncover the whispers lurking beneath the surface? Hit play and immerse yourself in the story’s enchanting beginnings!
Lisa A. Moore
Lisa A. Moore spins contemporary fantasy and psychological thrillers that’ll leave you questioning reality—and maybe your own sanity. With a sassy Druid in training who’s mastered sarcasm, a graffiti artist whose imagination runs as wild as the streets, a no-nonsense ghost hunter who’s fed up with haunted nonsense, and a guy stranded on a remote island with no memory (awkward), her characters are as unforgettable as her plot twists.
When she’s not busy messing with your head, Lisa can be found hanging with her high-energy, super-sweet dog, Violette, swooning over her funny and very romantic pilot husband, John, or getting lost in her watercolor creations. Occasionally, she blogs about leveling up your mindset, but mostly, she’s crafting stories where nothing is ever as it seems. Dive in—but don’t say I didn’t warn you!
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Hey there, amazing humans! Just wanted to drop a quick note to say thank you for showing interest in Whispers of the Selkie. Your support means the world to me, and I can't wait to dive into this magical journey with you soon. Get ready for twists, turns, and a splash of selkie mischief—stay tuned, it's going to be an adventure!
In the Grip of Silence
(a short story)
Genre: psychothriller/ Gothic suspense
Write carefully—the words are watching
Victor Carrigan is a writer. Or, he used to be. Now, the words don’t come, and neither does the peace. So he leaves—runs, really—to a place where silence is a rule, not an option. A monastery, isolated, untouched by time. No one speaks. Not a word. But the walls do. The shadows do. And the manuscript he finds in the monastery library? It speaks in ways he never imagined.
At first, the quiet helps. At first, the silence feels like a balm. But then the pages begin to change. Sentences flicker. Words shift. And the monks? Always there, but never there. The more Victor writes, the more the silence twists around him, suffocating and sharpening at once. In this place, the boundaries between reality and thought dissolve like ink in water. What is the story—and what is Victor’s mind twisting itself into? The monastery isn’t just quiet. It’s alive. And it’s hungry.
