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Grandpa’s River - A Story of Finding Life’s Flow
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July 12, 2026

Grandpa’s River - A Story of Finding Life’s Flow

A gentle story about a girl and her grandfather on a day-long river journey, and the quiet lessons that pass between them without ever being said aloud. It follows them from a foggy morning launch to a firelit camp under the stars, where Etta learns to notice more by doing less.You can get my new book, Awaken Your Myth, at https://awakenyourmyth.com/book/. Please leave a review on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Awaken-Your-Myth-Discover-Purpose/dp/1797235257/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0#averageCu...
The Lookout - A Story of Climbing Above the Noise
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July 5, 2026

The Lookout - A Story of Climbing Above the Noise

A slow, sensory story about elevation, silence, and the particular peace of a job that asks only for attention.
Lamplight at the Hall - A Story of Cozy Companionship
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June 28, 2026

Lamplight at the Hall - A Story of Cozy Companionship

A cozy story about a reunion of two best friends.
The Owl on the Road - A Story for Trusting the Dark You Can't See Through
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June 20, 2026

The Owl on the Road - A Story for Trusting the Dark You Can't See Through

A dreamy story about trusting what you can't fully see.
Maren & the Dragons - A Story of an Obstacle That Becomes an Invitation
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June 14, 2026

Maren & the Dragons - A Story of an Obstacle That Becomes an Invitation

A gentle story about moving through life’s challenges and what might be waiting on the other side.
The Slow River - A Story for the Questions That Don’t Have a Shape Yet
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June 7, 2026

The Slow River - A Story for the Questions That Don’t Have a Shape Yet

A slow, quiet story about sitting with not-knowing until it gets a little easier to carry.
The Unlit Wick - A Story of Letting the Fire Rest
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May 30, 2026

The Unlit Wick - A Story of Letting the Fire Rest

A quiet hero's journey into the unnamed space between one life and the next, for anyone who has ever stood at the edge of something they couldn't yet see.
The Unmapping - A Journey Back to Yourself
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May 24, 2026

The Unmapping - A Journey Back to Yourself

A story about solitude, wonder, and the quiet joy of coming back to yourself.
The Glass Beach - A Story About What We Carry Back from the Places that Change Us
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May 17, 2026

The Glass Beach - A Story About What We Carry Back from the Places that Change Us

Saoirse, a young boatbuilder, returns to her small Irish coastal village after six months of apprenticeship away.
Emilia in the North - A Tale of Oslo (A Cabin Classic)
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May 14, 2026

Emilia in the North - A Tale of Oslo (A Cabin Classic)

As the day gently transitions into the night, Emilia unravels the city's rich tapestry of history and culture, and breathes in the natural beauty that surrounds her.
Ama's Loom - A Story of the Weather of a Life
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May 10, 2026

Ama's Loom - A Story of the Weather of a Life

An old woman weaves the weather of the world from a tiny house at the edge of everything — drought and rain, joy and grief, all of it intentional, none of it mistake. When a young woman named Mira arrives lost and searching, she finds not answers but something older and more useful.You can get my new book, Awaken Your Myth, at https://awakenyourmyth.com/book/. Please leave a review on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Awaken-Your-Myth-Discover-Purpose/dp/1797235257/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0#avera...
The Invisible String - A Story of Connection and Renewal
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May 3, 2026

The Invisible String - A Story of Connection and Renewal

Spring has come to Taylor's farm, and she's finally planting the cutting garden she's been designing in her mind for years.
The Boy Who Followed the River - A Story of Spring Rivers, Old Forests, and Finding Your Way Home
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April 26, 2026

The Boy Who Followed the River - A Story of Spring Rivers, Old Forests, and Finding Your Way Home

A boy and his dog follow a swollen spring river deeper into the forest than they've ever gone, where an ancient cedar and the remains of a forgotten camp ask something quiet of him.
Awaken Your Myth - A Story Before Sleep
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April 19, 2026

Awaken Your Myth - A Story Before Sleep

An adapted excerpt from my new book, Awaken Your Myth, published by Chronicle Books — a story about a bus ride, a legendary aunt, a bartender in a cowboy hat, and the hero's journey that changed everything. If you've ever felt a quiet sense that there's something more, this one is for you.
Mishka and the Bear - A Story for Anyone Who Has Ever Felt Different
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April 12, 2026

Mishka and the Bear - A Story for Anyone Who Has Ever Felt Different

A dreamy story about a girl named Mishka who discovers that the things we believe are wrong with us are often the very gifts we were born to share.
The Hearthkeeper's Daughter - A Story of Those Who Stay
April 5, 2026

The Hearthkeeper's Daughter - A Story of Those Who Stay

In the cozy village of Coppervale, a young hearthkeeper named Wren sets out on a quiet hero's journey to carry a live ember through ancient forest and up into the open hills to relight a beacon that has gone dark.
The Stone and the Luminous Ground - A Tale of Nature Revealing Itself
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March 29, 2026

The Stone and the Luminous Ground - A Tale of Nature Revealing Itself

A bedtime story about releasing the weight we carry without knowing it, and the luminous ground that has always been there beneath it.
The Dreams of Thor - A Sleepy Norse Myth of the Silence Inside the Storm
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March 21, 2026

The Dreams of Thor - A Sleepy Norse Myth of the Silence Inside the Storm

This dreamy new Norse myth follows the god of thunder into deep sleep.
One Good Thing - A Story about Finding Rest in a New Place
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March 15, 2026

One Good Thing - A Story about Finding Rest in a New Place

This sleepy tale is about a dog named Sierra can't sleep in a new place until she's found her one good thing: the spot on the couch where she can see everyone she loves.
The View from the Loft - A Day Watched from One Window
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March 8, 2026

The View from the Loft - A Day Watched from One Window

A relaxing day observed from one window. Just the ridge, the creek, the changing light.
The Last Light - A Story for the Beauty of Enough
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March 1, 2026

The Last Light - A Story for the Beauty of Enough

A lighthouse keeper spends her final night at work as a season of life comes gently to its close.
Loving Kindness Guided Sleep Meditation (A Cabin Classic)
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Feb. 26, 2026

Loving Kindness Guided Sleep Meditation (A Cabin Classic)

This sleep meditation fosters feelings of love, kindness, and compassion towards yourself and others, helping you to find inner peace and tranquility.Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For less than the price of a cup of coffee, you'll unlock an oasis of over 500 ad-free Listen To Sleep episodes, including 8 subscriber-only full length sleepy audiobook classics like Winnie the Pooh and Alice in Wonderland. To pledge you...
The Nightboat of Nanna - A Gentle Journey of Drifting Off
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Feb. 22, 2026

The Nightboat of Nanna - A Gentle Journey of Drifting Off

Inspired by ancient Sumerian myth, this sleepy story follows an ordinary man invited aboard the moon god Nanna's night boat.
Mindful Breathing for Sleep - Guided Meditation (A Cabin Classic)
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Feb. 19, 2026

Mindful Breathing for Sleep - Guided Meditation (A Cabin Classic)

This gentle meditation will guide you through mindful breathing techniques designed to help you relax and fall into a deep and restful sleep.