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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])

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Field Notes for Storytellers is now open for enrolment! Learn more about the course and sign up here: csmaccath.store/b/fieldnotes...
Issue 4, Autumn 2025 of THE DAILY TOMORROW went out over the weekend, in which editor Jeffrey Sun had kind things to say about "A Mouth Full of Stones."

Find the issue here: dailytomorrow.substa...
January 12, 2026 at 4:54 PM
The January 2026 Folkbyte is posted, with news of my work, archival poetry, and a Gaelic blessing of the season from the Carmina Gadelica.

Find it here: csmaccath.com/januar...
January 8, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Hey, SpecList! Would it be helpful for me to set up a feed for new releases? I'm looking for a way to read in advance of awards season, and I thought it might be helpful to set something up that authors/publishers could contribute to when a novel, short story, poem, etc. is released. Your thoughts?
January 3, 2026 at 11:38 PM
My Witches of Scotland tartan fabric arrived today. Designed to memorialize women murdered as witches in Scotland, every thread has meaning. I'll write a more folkloristic discussion of it later, but meanwhile, what should this modern witch and descendant of Scottish women make with the fabric?
January 2, 2026 at 5:11 PM
For those of you who follow the Folklore & Fiction project, are waiting on The Storyteller's Guide to Folklore, or simply want a dose of animism and folklore once a month, remember that you can sign up for the Folkbyte newsletter at: csmaccath.com/user/r...
January 1, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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It's been a banner year, and I didn't want to fare it well without writing about it. Here's the post: csmaccath.com/blog/2025InR...
December 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It's been a banner year, and I didn't want to fare it well without writing about it. Here's the post: csmaccath.com/blog/2025InR...
December 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Finishing up a pile of year-end writing maintenance. I might have mentioned that I run my career from an internal wiki using the same CMS that runs Wikipedia (MediaWiki). I've just updated to the latest LTS version and love the new look and functionality. Do any of you keep a personal wiki?
December 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Sean gave me a book nook kit for Yuletide, and we put it together over the last couple of days. I had never built a model of any kind before, but I loved, loved, loved building this! Also, I think it's adorable.
December 29, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Field Notes for Storytellers is finally open. It took longer than expected to upload the video modules, but first courses are often like that. Now to rest and celebrate for a few days. I'll leave you with this photo of Maddy running in the snow. May we all have such joy. Glad Yule, friends.
December 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Field Notes for Storytellers is now open for enrolment! Learn more about the course and sign up here: csmaccath.store/b/fieldnotes...
December 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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I've made another round of updates to my eligibility and recommendations link post. Keep sending your links my way!

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What Have You Done, What Have You Loved 2025 – acwise.net
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December 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Field Notes for Storytellers is now available for pre-order and will launch on the Winter Solstice, December 21st. Here's a preview of the fourth module, which helps you build a technology tool kit for your research and writing.

You can sign up for the course here: csmaccath.store/b/fi...
December 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Early morning at Bean There in Baddeck. Sean is dropping the truck off at the shop, and Christmas carols are playing on the radio. I love our village, but especially on early, quiet mornings like this one.
December 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Field Notes for Storytellers is now available for pre-order and will launch on the Winter Solstice, December 21st. Here's a preview of the third module, which helps you implement extra security measures for important but thorny research.

You can sign up for the course here: csmaccath.store/b/fi...
December 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Field Notes for Storytellers is now available for pre-order and will launch on the Winter Solstice, December 21st. Here's a preview of the second module, which teaches storytellers the basics of archival and ethnographic research.

You can sign up for the course here: csmaccath.store/b/fi...
December 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Field Notes for Storytellers is now available for pre-order and will launch on the Winter Solstice, December 21st. Here's a preview of the first module, which helps you create a research workflow for world-building and storytelling.

You can sign up for the course here: csmaccath.store/b/fi...
December 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
A great list of free resources, here.
Free Gifts for Writers!
Life can be expensive, so we have a collection of freebies for you! Don't forget to share with writer friends as a thank you for helping you all year long!
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December 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Here also is the afterword for my story, which you can preview at the link below or subscribe to THE DAILY TOMORROW and receive in full.
December 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Gentle Readers: My short story "A Mouth Full of Stones" is now available to read in its entirety from THE DAILY TOMORROW. Many thanks to the editors for printing it, and If you're nominating in this year's Hugos, Nebulas, Auroras, etc. please do allow me to recommend it to your attention.
A Mouth Full of Stones — Full Story
By Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran
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December 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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A Mouth Full of Stones — Part Six
By Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran
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December 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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A Mouth Full of Stones — Part Five
By Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran
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December 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
So, I recently converted to Buddhism, but I still celebrate Christmas.

I just wrap myself in paper, sit under the tree,

...and live in the present. =D
December 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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A Mouth Full of Stones — Part Four
By Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran
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December 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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A Mouth Full of Stones — Part Three
By Ceallaigh S. MacCath-Moran
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December 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM