Michaela Riley Blogs

Narrator Abby Filsinger discusses how she crafts voices in The Witch's Rebirth Series

Author Michaela Riley and Abby Filsinger Ever wonder where the seeds of a compelling fantasy series truly lie? Often, it's in the dusty...

Labyrinth of Shadows Wins The Readers' Favorite Silver Award for Magic and Wizardry For immediate release: Readers' Favorite recognizes "Labyrinth of Shadows" by Michaela Riley in its annual international book award contest, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0F1TNMC5H . Labyrinth of Shadows: The Witch's Rebirth Part I has won the Silver Readers' Favorite International Book Award in Magic and Wizardry for 2025. The Readers' Favorite International Book Aw

Historical fantasy books offer a unique blend of rich history and imaginative storytelling. They transport readers to bygone eras while...

Autumn is awakened, and with the crisp air and spiced lattes, comes a new kind of magic: a vibrant coven of indie witch reads ready to transform your understanding of spells, covens, and even mince pies.

Why I Chose to be an Independent Author Satire of Why I Chose the Indie Path So, why did I plunge headfirst into the glorious, chaotic,...

Alright, confess, who else is absolutely buzzing right now? With Samhain strutting its spooky self just around the corner, my internal...

New release Indie Books for September that are perfect for fall and witches!

Historical fiction fantasy novels combine the rich tapestry of history with the imaginative elements of fantasy. This genre captivates...

Literary Titan Gold Book Award for the Witch's Rebirth Series by Michaela Riley

Ready to be pulled from the brink of extinction? The Cauldron is bubbling and Merona is back for more!

Historical fiction fantasy novels combine the allure of history with the magic of fantasy, creating a unique genre that enchants readers...

Literary Titan Review wins Spear of Lugh 5 stars!

As summer's golden embrace begins to wane and the first whispers of autumn stir the air, an ancient energy awakens. This is the time of...

As Women, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment, navigating a complex and often daunting labyrinth where the very ground beneath our feet seems to shift. In the current political landscape, particularly here in the United States, we witness rights we once considered fundamental being eroded, casting long shadows that stir unsettling echoes of a future we once believed confined to fiction, like the dystopian world of The Handmaid's Tale . This is a future we, as women, profoun

Infinite Tales Await For weeks, perhaps months, a shadow has been cast over my greatest passion: writing. The source of this creeping...

Historical fantasy stories weave a rich tapestry of real events and enchanting tales, bridging the gap between reality and imagination....

As the nights grow longer and a chill fills the air, we often find ourselves drawn to tales of the supernatural. But many of our most...

Michaela Riley’s Labyrinth of Shadows: The Witch’s Rebirth begins with a breath of ancient power and mysticism, weaving together history and fantasy into a rich tapestry that revives forgotten eras and legends long buried beneath the dust of time. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Septimania#/media/File:Map_of_Septimania_in_537_AD.svg The Dawn of Merona The story opens with the mystical rebirth of Merona, a witch whose origins are as enigmatic as her future is pivotal. Born fro

Ancient Gaul and the Merovingian Dynasty The Mysterious Origins of the Merovingians In the early fifth century, Europe faced a...