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Let go of what no longer serves you.

Embracing your rebirth on Samhain.

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A God will rise and the witch will break. Step into 544 AD ancient Francia.

Ancient Francia 540 AD, an ancient magic stirs and Merona is called back from the labyrinth to stop the dark pestilence.

Labyrinth of Shadows: The Witch's Rebirth narrated by Abby Filsinger Unleash the Magic: The Witch’s Rebirth Part I by Award-Winning Author Michaela Riley Born on Samhain night beneath a dark eclipse... 🌑 You can’t fight an ancient war without knowing how it started. Forget every villainous witch of lore you’ve ever read about. Prepare to have your perceptions shattered, because the fate of the world rests entirely in the hands of its most feared woman. If you crave immersive

Blood, crowns and forbidden magic.

Gratitude for Life's Lessons “Not every scar is a wound. Some are roots.” 🍂 As the calendar turns toward the end of October, the air grows crisp, the leaves blanket the earth in shades of amber and gold, and the veil between the seen and unseen grows thin. This is the sacred season of Samhain, shadow work, and deep reflection. It’s easy to feel grateful for the sunny days, the smooth transitions, and the moments of easy joy. But what about the winters of our lives? What abou

Step into the court of Soissons; Two Queens, one witch and a shifter dragon. 567 AD Francia

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The gentle power of the waning moon and beginning your journey of healing.

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Forget every villainous witch of lore. The world’s salvation rests in the hands of its most feared woman. If you are craving a sweeping dark historical fantasy that seamlessly weaves together brutal real-world history, intricate Celtic mythology, and a romance that transcends lifetimes, clear your reading schedule. Award-winning author Michaela Riley returns with The Witch’s Rebirth—an ambitious, eight-book epic starting with its breathtaking first installment, Labyrinth of S

Murdach and Merona If you crave epic fantasy that seamlessly weaves meticulous historical detail with pulse-pounding, high-stakes mythology, your next obsession has arrived. Award-winning author Michaela Riley returns with The Cauldron of Dagda: The Witch’s Rebirth Part II, the stunning second installment in The Witch’s Rebirth Series. Packed with ancient Celtic lore, immortal romance, and heart-stopping sword-and-sorcery action, this novel raises the stakes to apocalyptic he

Walking through the storm and claiming your power.

Fredegund the Queen of Vengeance As a writer, I’ve always been drawn to the shadows of history. When crafting the world of The Witch's Rebirth Series, I often look back at the real-world figures whose lives were so chaotic, so ruthless, and so deeply complex that they outshine any fictional villain. If you’ve been following the journey toward Part IV, The Gambit of Queens (where we cross paths with the famous chronicler Gregory of Tours), you’re already getting a taste of Mer

Ready for the next release of The Witch's Rebirth Series? The Gambit of Queens launches on Samhain.

Michaela Riley Myths and Legends From the flickering glow of a campfire to the depths of late-night internet rabbit holes, humanity has always had an unhealthy obsession with the macabre. We love a good urban legend, we love a good ancient myth, and we especially love finding out that the two are secretly the same story wearing different clothes. Today we're diving into one of the more unsettling ideas to ever cross from ancient lore into modern horror: the myth of the voice-