So, what’s new? (I know, I know…dumb pun, but hey, it’s a new moon after all.)
Can I just say that this shift into Aries season has lit a fire under my arse? And no, for those who caught last week’s adventure on my socials, I’m not talking about the literal stinging nettle burn on my rear end (🤦🏻♀️🙈). I mean the creative fire in Aries season that’s sparking some serious magic in my life right now!
Let me break it down for you—I’ve thrown myself headfirst into no fewer than five creative projects all at once. Clearly, the creative fire in Aries season is alive and well. Yes, you read that right. Five. Clearly, I’ve forgotten what “taking it easy” means. Here’s what I’ve got brewing:
- Lady of Water: Finally telling the story of Dylynn, a warrior born on the steppes of Mongolia, journeying across the ancient Silk Road to the lands of the Vikings. Think fire, grit, and history coming alive in epic proportions. (Oh, and yes, she’s been a long time coming.)
- Everlasting: Meet Sady—a teenager who’s moved every year of her life and never called anywhere “home.” Now, in her final year of high school and with her 18th birthday approaching, things are getting weird. Did I mention supernatural creatures lurking in the shadows? Because… yeah.
- Musings for H.E.R.: My short prose, poems, and musings—once scribbled on napkins and tucked away in journals—are finally coming together. This collection is for Healing, Empowerment, and Reclamation (H.E.R.), and let me tell you, it’s about time these words found their way into the world.
- Fairytales Unleashed: You think you know Little Red Riding Hood? Think again. This series of illustrated short stories takes fairytales and flips them upside down. Prepare for some serious twists.
- Musings by Melanie: People keep asking when I’ll tell the story of my life (because apparently, my random moments are that unusual). Well, whether it’s a book, a podcast, or something else, something’s brewing… Stay tuned.
Now, before you start congratulating me on “having it all figured out,” pump the brakes. Because here’s the real truth.
The Truth Is…
The truth is, I’m always a little bit depressed. Or maybe just sad? Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference.
The truth is, I feel lonely more often than I care to admit. I’m not sure where I’ll be by June 1st, and honestly? I’ve grown very fond of this cozy Airbnb cottage by the ocean.
The truth is… I’m yearning. For so much. And, deep down, I wish some of those things would yearn for me too.
And while I’m pouring my heart into these magical projects, I can’t help but hope they’re more than just a coping mechanism. I want them to be the catalyst for something transformative. Something magical.
But Here’s What I’m Learning…
With each passing day, I’m learning to trust just a little bit more. And with every new moon, I feel it—the secret desires of my heart, the dreams I dare to hope for, the whispers of my soul.
But I’m also learning to let go… a little bit more each day. To stop fighting, wishing, or chasing after things that aren’t meant for me. And yeah, sometimes that ache is still there—the ache of what’s been lost or what never came to be.
You know what, though? It’s okay to feel that ache. It’s okay to feel the sadness.
Because those feelings? They make the moments of magic, the ones that catch you off guard, feel all the deeper, all the wilder. If you didn’t feel the lows, how could you truly appreciate the highs?
So, That’s What’s New With Me.
I’m navigating the fire, the ache, the magic, and the mess—one word, one project, one day at a time.
And trust me, you’ll be the first to know when these projects take flight. But for now, I’m letting the fire burn, and the moon work her magic. 💫
