Friends of the Hearth is a gathering place for those who enjoy the stories, artwork, photography, mythology, and creative journey of Solas Beatha.

It is a circle of kindred spirits who help support the creation of novels, paintings, photography, and the many threads of a growing legendarium, In return, Friends of the Hearth are occasionally invited a little closer to the fire through creative reflections, behind-the-scenes discoveries, works in progress, worldbuilding notes, and glimpses into the ongoing journey.

This is a place for those who enjoy wandering a little deeper into the enchanted forest, sitting close to the glow, and sharing in the wonder of stories as they unfold.

As I continue to create my current and future series of fantasy novels, you will be in the front row seat. My writing process is unique in some ways. I see the scenes playing out in images in my mind and translate those images into words for my novels. Paintings, adventures in our magical world that I often capture with my photography inform my writing and my writing informs my paintings and photography.

Its a magical and beautiful synergy. It takes time and energy and living to return to weave them together and move from putting my images and ideas into words and then painting and so on.

I have three series mapped out and can’t wait to be able to finish them over the coming years. I would love for you to join me in this magical journey.

Our Hearth is a place for warmth, connection, and imagination. A place where you can settle in with a cup of tea, listen to a story, and let the season unfold around you.

If you find joy, wonder, beauty, or encouragement here and would like to help support the continued creation of novels, paintings, photography, and the larger Solas Beatha legendarium, you’re warmly invited to become a Friend of the Hearth.

Friends of the Hearth help keep the fire burning while receiving occasional glimpses behind the scenes: creative discoveries, mythology notes, mapmaking progress, works in development, and reflections from along the journey.

The forest is quiet, the door is open, the fire is lit and there is always room for one more friend at the Hearth.

🦋 Friends of the Hearth

If my stories, photography, artwork, or creative journey have brought something meaningful to your life, Friends of the Hearth is the simplest way to help support the continued creation of Solas Beatha.

Friends of the Hearth help keep the fire burning while following along with works in progress, mythology discoveries, mapmaking, creative reflections, and the ongoing journey of the legendarium.

🦋 There Are Many Ways to Help

Not all support is financial, and every act of encouragement helps this creative work continue.

My work is built around storytelling, myth, nature, creativity, and seasonal rhythms. Whether through the blog, email, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest, one of the simplest ways to support Solas Beatha is simply to join the journey.

• Reading stories

• Watching videos

• Enjoying photographs

• Sharing posts

• Leaving comments

• Opening emails

• Telling a friend about the work

All of these simple things help these stories and creative projects find their way to kindred spirits who may enjoy them as well.

If something resonates with you, sharing it with a friend is one of the most meaningful gifts you can offer.

🦋 Thank You

The greatest gift you can offer is your presence.

Whether you read a story, enjoy a photograph, leave a comment, share a post with a friend, purchase a book or piece of artwork, or support the work through Friends of the Hearth, thank you for being part of the journey.

Every kind word, shared story, and helping hand adds another log to the fire.

Bold Journey Online Magazine Article

Click the link above to read this generous and in depth article on things I have spent years creating and preparing for.

I’m so excited to invite you to join me on my magical journey.