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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran

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Folklore PhD, author, poet, musician. Rep. Kelly Thomas at Serendipity Literary Agency ([email protected]) https://linktr.ee/csmaccath

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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · Aug 7

I'm so excited to be working with Serendipity and especially with @kellythomaslit.bsky.social, and I can't wait to see where we go together on this journey.

#STORYTELLERSGUIDETOFOLKLORE, #author #writer #books #agency #agencylife #SerendipityLit #iamwriting #bookish

Serendipity Literary Agency @serendipitylit.bsky.social · Aug 7

Join us as we welcome #author Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran (@csmaccath.com) to the #SerendipityLit team!

Be sure to say hi and give her a follow on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky!

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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 11h

In just a few weeks, I'll be at the World Fantasy Convention! If you'll be there too, here's where you can find me.

#STORYTELLERSGUIDETOFOLKLORE #SerendipityLiteraryAgency

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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 20h

This is just your periodic reminder that our giantess is the goodest dog. People have said that we put in the work with Maddy, and we did. But we started with a good girl, too.

Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 1d

Friend and editor Mike Allen has a new book out!

Mike Allen (Mythic Delirium Books📚) @mythicdelirium.bsky.social · 1d

MY TURN!

I think every author under the sun performs this ritual. If you get my novel TRAIL OF SHADOWS, please consider leaving a review the site of your choice—

And, if you’re on @netgalley.bsky.social, please give my book a look! TRAIL OF SHADOWS could use a boost there 😅

bit.ly/SpiderNetgal...

A graphic that makes use of the spectral spider woman cover art from my novel TRAIL OF SHADOWS alerting folks that the book is available on Netgalley

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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 1d

He was one of my instructors too! Glad to see this post.

Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 1d

This week's theme is the ancestors in traditional and contemporary folklore.

#STORYTELLERSGUIDETOFOLKLORE #SerendipityLiteraryAgency #WritersCommunity #AmWriting #AuthorLife #Storytelling

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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 2d

TFW you finish a day of heavy gardening and take your beer to your epsom salts bath. But the garlic is in, and in spite of the woes of the world, there is hope for green growth in the spring. #GardenSky #gardening

A fenced-in garden surrounded by young fruit trees, with a compost bin on the right side.

Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 4d

Now that you know a bit about the harvest in folklore, how about a writing prompt?

#STORYTELLERSGUIDETOFOLKLORE #SerendipityLiteraryAgency #WritersCommunity #AmWriting #AuthorLife #Storytelling

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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 5d

The October 2025 Folkbyte newsletter is a week late this month because I was a guest at Sydney Comic Con last weekend. But here it is with news of the event, information about my World Fantasy Convention schedule, and a few other news items.

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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 5d

Hex Magazine is re-launching after several years in hiatus. The latest call for submissions crossed my desk this morning. You can find it here.

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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 6d

This week's harvest theme continues with an invitation to be grateful for the salt, water, and seed in your bread.

#STORYTELLERSGUIDETOFOLKLORE #SerendipityLiteraryAgency #WritersCommunity #AmWriting #AuthorLife #Storytelling

Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 6d

I found this series of letters from Heathen servicemen illuminating and well-timed.

The courage to serve: Heathen soldiers respond to Hegseth’s “Nordic Pagans” insult - News, Paganism, U.S., World

Witchcraft & Pagan News - Three U.S. soldiers — an officer, a reservist, and a new recruit — respond to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “Nordic Pagans” remarks, reflecting on faith, honor, and the qu...

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Folkloring Podcast @folkloringpodcast.bsky.social · 9d

I would love to go watch this: www.countypress.co.uk/news/2551619... #folkcraft #folkloring #folklore #ruralcraft #hedgelaying #isleofwight

Hedgelaying contest returns to Isle of Wight Steam Railway this autumn

A countryside tradition will take centre stage at an event this autumn.

www.countypress.co.uk

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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 8d

Local Friends! The Story Forge writing group is holding a Book Fair on Saturday, November 22th at the Northern Yacht Club in North Sydney. There will be book launches, autographs, and readings. I'm not involved in the event, but I know some the authors who are, so I hope you'll stop in and see them.

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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 8d

The Cape Breton Post published an article about Sydney Comic Con today. I'm mentioned as a guest, and the author panel I participated in is covered in some detail. Shout out to Lex Lynn for inspiring the title quote!

#AtlanticCanada #SydneyComicCon

Sydney Comic Con filled with pop culture nerds, writers and artists

Sydney Comic Con 2 in Cape Breton hailed successful event with cosplay, gaming, writer workshops, vendors and costume contest.

www.saltwire.com

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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 8d

This week's theme is the harvest in traditional and contemporary folklore.

#STORYTELLERSGUIDETOFOLKLORE #SerendipityLiteraryAgency #WritersCommunity #AmWriting #AuthorLife #Storytelling

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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 9d

Many thanks to Sydney Comic Con for inviting me to be a guest of the convention this year. Wishing all of the vendors, volunteers, and organizers a safe journey home.

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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 11d

Thanks very much to you both!

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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 11d

I’ve arrived at Sydney Comic Con! I’ll be teaching two workshops this weekend; Folk Narrative for Writers (Sat. 1PM) and Folklore Plots and Motifs for Writers (Sun. 12PM). #AuthorGuest #STORYTELLERSGUIDETOFOLKLORE #SerendipityLit

Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 11d

Now that you know a bit about thresholds in folklore, how about a writing prompt?

#STORYTELLERSGUIDETOFOLKLORE #SerendipityLiteraryAgency #WritersCommunity #AmWriting #AuthorLife #Storytelling

Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 11d

I’m sorry, but I can’t. I went to the profile of the person you mentioned in your post, but he has blocked my account in the last day or so. I’ve never interacted with him, so I’m not sure why, but thanks for trying to help all the same.

Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 12d

Thanks very much for the info. I've been thinking a lot about Janet Horne's murder and its relationship to changeling/devil folklore in the context of disability and dementia. I wanted to see where she died and find out if I could learn more about her at a local museum or archive.

Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 12d

Question for UK folks: Am I out of my mind for wanting to drive from Loch Lomond to Inverness in November? Are the roads reasonably passable? I want to get up to the Clava Cairns and the site of Janet Horne's execution for witchcraft while I'm in the country, but I'm staying near Luss. #Scotland

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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 12d

It is hilarious, however.

Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 12d

So, I have a new washer and dryer, and it sends me texts when my clothes are done.

I'm far more excited about these texts than I probably ought to be. 🤣

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Dr. Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran @csmaccath.com · 12d

What an excellent initiative! Many thanks to SFWA Indie for helping make great books available to readers again.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 12d

Creators helping creators is what it's all about - which is why SFWA Indie developed HARP, a digital-publishing training program to help writers with out-of-print catalogs find a "second life" for their work in digital form. Mentee applications are open until Oct 23! 👇👀

www.sfwa.org/harp-mentee-...

Your Words Given New Life

HARP Application Deadline: October 23

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