Hi lovely peeps, the warmest welcome to my lovely blog home: Kyrosmagica. In case you’re wondering about the origin of the blog name: Kyros means Crystal and Magica represents Magic.
Crystal magic!
This is the place to explore light and dark, sunshine and shadows. There is something for everyone, from YA fantasy fiction, to poetry, horror and ghost stories plus a collaborative anthology and diary: This Is Lockdown and Lockdown Innit, Poems About Absurdity and a poetry/short story collection, Mr. Sagittarius.
I started this blog over six years ago and how it has grown. Please have an explore and you will find reviews, fellow authors’ book launches, news of my releases, posts about inspiration, poetry, flash fiction, photography, family stories and much more!
Latest releases and news
I now have a newsletter which you can join via the pop-up, the side bar, or if you prefer via this page: https://mailchi.mp/e68f9e8a74ce/subscribe-m-j-mallonauthor
Publications
This Is Lockdown is an anthology/compilation of diaries, short stories, flash fiction, and poetry set during COVID19.
The anthology also features the 29 authors and creatives some of whom have shared their thoughts on isolation during this time.
The shorter version in paperback is now available to buy via Blackwells online store:
Blackwells Online Shop – Paperback Link for ThIs Is Lockdown
Mr. Sagittarius Poetry and Prose
My mindfulness journey and my first poetry/prose and photography collection – Mr. Sagittarius – is featured at Literary Lightbox under Inspiration: https://lightboxoriginals.com/lollipop-leaves/
Articles:
The Curse of Time is featured in Electric Press! This is a feature of the 1st edition which has been updated.
Latest Horror Anthology – Wings Fire
Latest news about Spellbound – compiled by Dan Alatorre and edited by Donna Davis Walker and Robbie Cheadle.
Promotional posts – Spellbound:
From Frank Parker: https://franklparker.com/2020/09/02/a-new-batch-of-scary-stories-is-on-the-way/
From Ellen Best: https://ellenbest24.wordpress.com/2020/08/25/time-to-dabble-in-a-little-spook-horroranthology/
From Dan Alatorre: https://danalatorre.com/2020/08/30/which-is-scarier/
From Robbie Cheadle: https://robertawrites235681907.wordpress.com/2020/08/23/a-new-horror-anthology/
Spellbound is available to buy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08DM83XKR/
An excellent video tutorial from Dan Alatorre. He reads from his introductory opening story in the forthcoming anthology Spellbound and discusses the story processes that he employs to create mystery, ambiance, vitality and atmosphere..
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M J Mallon YA Author and Poet 
A wonderful summary of your books, Marje. Well done!
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Thank you Diana. I lost the original content on this page so had to re- write. Glad you like it. 🙂
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