The Myrtlewood magic fan club with Iris Beaglehole

Update and cat pics!

Hello my lovelies! I'm so thrilled that you've joined me on this Patreon journey. I like to think of this place as a Myrtlewood fan club and a creative way to expand the Myrtlewood world, beyond just the books, into short stories, viualisations and real magic! It's also helpful in creating a more sustainable income for me as a writer, so than you for all your support! In my recent poll, a bunch of people were keen to see more cat pics, so I'v...

Sneak peek: a Thorn Manor Christmas scene

Hello lovelies! I'd like to give a warm welcome to my new supporters, and and extra thank you to those who've been on this Patreon journey with me for a while. I'm in the process of setting up some exciting new things, so stay tuned. In the meantime, here's a sneak peek: a little scene from The Crone of Elders Blaze (releasing on April 30th) from Marjie's perspective as she lounges by the fire with Rosemary, Athena and Burk.

In terms o...

Iris Beaglehole's seasonal festival mini guide

Hello my lovelies,

Who doesn't love the seasons and witchy festivals? In case it's not obvious, I do! They are woven deeply into my Myrtlewood books. As some of you may know, I live in New Zealand, where we experience the opposite seasons and festivals compared to the Northern Hemisphere.

I've created a fun cheatsheet for you (see the downloadable PDF below) which is a bit of a starter guide for the seasonal festiv...

Perseus Burk's perspective on meeting Rosemary

Hello my lovelies,

Ever wonder what Burk was thinking when he first met Rosemary? This alternate POV scene has only been available at the back of the Myrtlewood Mysteries Omnibus as a bonus until now. What do you think? What other alternative points of view scenes would you like to read?

Blessed be xx

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It should have been an ordinary day, only it felt different. The early spring blossoms stirred in the tre...

Update and cover reveal: Weaver of Shadows

Hello my lovelies,  

I have some goodies coming up in the next few weeks including more Myrtlewood content and magical content too! Thanks to everyone who has answed the poll I posted recently. I will be going over the results soon and prioritising the content I'll be creating for you over the year. 

In other news, the second book in my Dreamrealm Mysteries series will be out at the end of this month on February 29. In th...

Have your say on what Iris offers on Patreon in 2024

REPOST: The poll is now multiple-choice. Please choose as many options as you like💜

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Hello witches,

I would love your help with something. As you probably know, I created this Patreon account as a structured way to create more fun and magical things to share with you, my lovely read...

Magical You: Winter edition

Hi my lovelies. 

I'm busy editing the next Myrtlewood Crones book and I have a few treat in store for subscribers in the coming weeks. Do let me know if there's anything in particular (Myrtlewood or magical) you're longing for and I'll see if I can fit it into my Patreon schedule.

In the meantime, I wanted to share this image with you before I post it to social media. Do you remember the magazine Rosemary picks up in the ...

Meet the new kitten, Peridot!

Hello, lovelies! I've been busy writing more Myrtlewood Crones adventures, and recovering from illness and also - we have a new kitten in the house! Meet Peridot, isn't she gorgeous? I have more Myrtlewood goodies coming up on Patreon in the next few weeks, but for now, enjoy some cute kitten pics! Also, if you have any ideas for Myrtlewood meditations or extra scenes you'd like to see here, feel free to let me know in the comments or in a dir...

Hungry for more Myrtlewood content?

Hello my lovelies,

This post contains some exciting highlights of my Myrtlewood Patreon content so far.

You're probably here because you've read my Myrtlewood books. I set up this account so that I can have a fun and organised way of providing you, my readers, with more cool stuff while making my income as a full-time author more sustainable. I'm so excited to share more Myrtlewood magic with you. There will be plenty more content ...

A sneak peek of The Crone of Elders Blaze

Hello my lovelies, I'm busy writing at the moment and have made excellent progress! I wanted to share this sneak peek of the first chapter of the book - a Christmas scene where you get a chance to meet Delia's grandkids! Let me know what you think in the comments. Blessed be xx

Delia

Delia smiled to herself as delicious aromas filled the house. With Marjie's help, she'd found the little button on the oven that allowe...

It's a date: Perseus Burk's perspective

Hello lovelies. I've been working on a Burk POV scene based on part of Celestial Magic where Rosemary accidentally calls Burk one evening and they discuss going on a date, then he pops in to see her to make sure that's actually what she was wanting. If you want to know what might have been going on in his head, read on! (If you haven't read Celestial Magic yet, you may want to wait until you have).

Enjoy! xx

Perseus Burk

In...

Update and a peek at my Myrtlewood photoshoot!

Happy solstice witches! I hope you're having a fabulous festive season. A couple of weeks ago I had a magical photo shoot, and I'm sharing some of the great pictures with you here before any of them go out on social media. I'm also working on a new alternate scene from Perseus Burk's perspective (set in the 4th Myrtlewood book, Celestial Magic) which will probably be ready next week, so stay tuned! 

In other news, I...

Intuitive Money Spell

Hi my lovelies,

I've been having lots of fun creating witchy content for you all lately! I also have another bonus Myrtlewood scene coming soon for those of you who love the extra stories 🥰. This week though, I have something very special and magical to share with you: an intuitive money spell!

Many of us struggle with money in different and complicated ways. Money often carries a complex and sometimes negative connotation. It's...

Astrological Magic and Myrtlewood

Hey lovelies! This week, I've got something special to share with you that'll offer a little peek behind the curtain of my writing process, especially in the realm of astrology. It’s not just about starry-eyed predictions, but rich with psychological depth and the potential for transformation. If you've ever wondered how the celestial dance of planets and stars finds its way into the magical mysteries of my Myrtlewood books, this is your cha...

Yule meditation: the magic of the swamp

Hello, my lovelies. As many or you are in the lead up to the winter solstice, and are reading the Crone of Solstice Flames, I'd like to share a special meditation with you, inspired by the book. This meditation is in written form, though if you'd like me to I could also record it for you to listen to (let me know). 

When I was working on the first draft for The Crone of Solstice Flame I was also planning to co-lead our grove's Yule ...

Accidental Magic Tarot Spread

Hello my lovelies!

Here is a beginner-friendly tarot spread that I’ve created just for you. I’m listing the instructions here but there’s also a cute PDF that you can download and keep.

Tarot cards are rich in symbolism, which aligns perfectly with the witchy practice of reading and interpreting signs and omens.

The tarot (or any divination system) can serve as a powerful tool for honing intuition, offering a structured...

Perseus Burk’s perspective of the accidental first kiss with Rosemary Thorn

Hello my lovelies! I decided to write an alternate point-of-view scene from Burk and Rosemary's first kiss (the accidental one in Combustible Magic). I might share this with my newsletter subscribers in a few weeks, but for now, you get to read it first! As always, let me know what you think in the comments below or in messages (you can message me here, via Facebook, Instagram or through my website. Feel free to let me know if there are errors...

A visit to Marjie's teashop! (guided visualisation)

Hello, my lovelies. I'm thrilled to share this with you! Take a mere 13 minutes out of your day to relax and unwind with Marjie in her charming tea shop as she shares her new range of magical teas and cakes with you - each bringing it's own enchanting properties! Note that you can also download just the audio file for the visualisation if you want to listen to it on your phone. Also, my cat wanted to come into my office towards the end of the ...

The Turning of Perseus Burk

In the softly illuminated drawing room of an ancient castle, Azalea perched elegantly on a throne-like wooden chair. The delicate fabric of her gown caught the gentle flickers of the candlelight, revealing intricate patterns of deep crimson and burnished gold. The chamber carried with it the comforting scent of beeswax and time-worn timber, a legacy that had permeated the castle walls for generations.

The walls were embellished with anci...

Cover reveal: Labyrinth of Stars! (plus an update)

Hello my lovelies! I'm currently working on a new story for you based on the Burk family and set about 1000 years ago! I'm hoping it will be ready by Friday this week. Fingers crossed. In the meantime, River of Dreams comes out in just five days and here is a cover reveal for the next book in the Dreamrealm Mysteries series, Labyrinth of Stars! Isn't it beautiful?! I've also just received the good news that my audiobook publisher, Podium, want...

Welcome to my new subscribers!

Thank you so much for joining me on this creative journey! I'm having a lot of fun experimenting with extra Myrtlewood goodies and other magical things, and your support means the world to me. It helps me prioritise making these unique things that I've thought about making but haven't yet. I'm aiming to share something new every week, though some things might take longer to create than others.

I'm planning to share the ebook of the first...

Take the train to Myrtlewood!

Hello lovelies! I've created this guided visualisation so that you can experience the magic of Myrtlewood from the comfort of your own mind! Close your eyes and catch the train to a very special magical place. Enjoy! xx

A spell for attention and focus!

Hello lovelies, I'm making this available to anyone who wants to see it. It's something new I've been working on. Let me know if you'd like more of this kind of magical content! A spell is a way of working with your intentions. It doesn't have to involve any particular beliefs of powers, the power of your intention is enough. My way of working with magic is intuitive, so I won't ever tell you you need a particular colour of candle, because col...

Galderall Thorn and the Binding of the Thorn Family Magic: a Myrtlewood microfiction

Galderall Thorn ascended the narrow, winding staircase that led to the tower of Thorn Manor. Her footsteps were soft but deliberate, each one echoing the weight of the danger she had sensed. It wasn’t just her life at risk, it was also the life of her young granddaughter Rosemary, as well as the rest of the family and the entire Thorn legacy.

The tower room was her sanctuary, a place filled with the scent of herbs, old books, and the f...

The Story of Thorn Manor: a Myrtlewood microfiction

In the beginning, there was a flicker. Not of light or sound, but of awareness. Like the first drop of rain on parched earth it was a mere glimmer – a single ember kindled in an otherwise dark expanse. It was not a thought, nor a sensation, but a subtle, almost imperceptible, sense of being.

As this soft awareness began to expand, it sensed another presence within its boundaries. This presence was a vibrant bundle of emotions and thoug...

Trust your intuition - a longer meditation

Hey witches! Here is a longer meditation I made for you. I didn't use any pre-prepared material for this one, since it's all about trusting your intuition, so I trusted mine to guide you. Enjoy! xx

Early access to my new story!

Hello lovelies - as my patrons you get early access to all my creative and magical work. This story is a prequel to a new series I'm launching later in the year. It's suitable for ages 7+ so you can read it with the young people in your life, but this story and series are also suitable for adults. In fact, one of its biggest fans is 73 years old! The Quest of the Dreamcharmer is Veila's story, some of you may remember her as the friend of Awa ...

Join the Myrtlewood Discord community

Hey witches!

Thank you so much for supporting my new Patreon. This is a bold new adventure for me, and I'm still figuring it out but I'm looking forward to creating more witchy content such as meditations, spells and rituals - depending on what people are interested in. I'm excited to share all my newest work here so that you can see it first.

I'm also keen to cultivate a community so we can have deeper and more meaningful conversa...

Cosy cottage meditation

Hello my lovelies. In the spirit of Myrtlewood I've prepared this lovely magical and relaxing guided journey for you. Find a comfy spot and allow yourself to wander in the forest towards a cosy cottage that has been set up just for you! Enjoy and blessed be xx

Feel free to let me know how you like this in the comments :)

Autumn meditation

Relax and release old emotions that have been holding you back with this meditation which I originally wrote for our grove's Samhain ritual a couple of years ago. The meditation starts at 1:10 into the video. Enjoy!