Mythical Magpie

Writing

  • Half-Hanged Mary and #metoo

    After I heard the story of Mary Webster, “Half Hanged Mary”, I felt so moved by her. She had survived being hung for witchcraft and left hanging overnight. Her actual crime was being a woman who was called “ill tempered”. Continue reading

  • “People Get Offended Over Everything Nowadays” – a Rebuttal

    I have been struggling lately. As have many of us. The world can seem a frightening, frustrating place. I struggle personally with feeling like I fit in, or that my voice matters. I have insecurities about my value in the… Continue reading

  • Little Brighid

    Little Brighid: A UPG introduction to Brighid for children The Daghda was a mighty warrior. King to a people known as the Tuatha de Danann. He was wide and strong, carrying a heavy magical club that could harm his enemies, or… Continue reading

  • Someone who believes in you

    It’s been well over a year since I started writing my book. I’ve taken months off when the act of putting my memories down became too much of an emotional burden. I’ve taken months off when it wasn’t a priority… Continue reading