The Sheltie Gazette: There aren't any lions in Ireland

It wasn’t the lion who killed him. Rian walked out of a meadow containing his tent and his dog and his six-year-old son, blinked in the disorienting shock of going through the Veil, and out into a different meadow with a lion pacing around a tree. I...

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Oct 08, 2025
The Sheltie Gazette: What would a mother have done?

It was only what any warrior would have done—that was not true. It took several years for Rian to learn this; not until he was assigned command of an entire twelve-knight troop. By this point, Fionn mac Cumhaill’s fianna—his band of warriors—was kno...

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Oct 06, 2025
Your new Castle in Kilkenny story is here! 📚

Happy Knight Day, !Well, it's Knight Day because your knight is here. Here is the second book about Rian, with more about his son and Nessa's plans in the middle of everything. It took several rewrites — some of you checked out the "inspiration draft...

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Oct 02, 2025
Sheltie Gazette: No Boredom for You

Happy autumn, —I have a bunch of fun bookish treats and news for you, but I've just gotten back from the emergency vet and am both late and tired. Don't worry, everyone is now fine (with the exception of our pocketbook, which is weeping), but I guess...

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Sep 26, 2025
The Sheltie Gazette: The dog's out of the bag!🎉

, I am so excited to share with you....I have a four-book deal with Dragonblade! This series will be coming out next year, starting July 2026 with a new book launching every 3 months through spring 2027. Wheeee!!!!!!!So.... what are they about?Here's...

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Sep 19, 2025
Sheltie Gazette: In which I confess...

Hello, ....I did that thing. That social media thing that everyone hates. I didn't mean to, and now you guys get the truth....green slime dog and all.This summer, our family vacation theme was LAKES. This is not actually because I released a book abo...

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Sep 13, 2025
Sheltie Gazette: Using your words, puppy edition 📝

Good morning, !Sometimes I get confused about which author is sending me what email, so here's a reminder: I'm Christy Matheson, I drop ordinary people into Irish fairy tales, and I write playful newsletters with lots of dogs.Speaking of dogs, the "g...

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Aug 15, 2025
Sheltie Gazette: Rian's story, as you requested... 📕

Welcome to Rian's story — The Knight & His Magical Armlet!Thank you so much for your patience! I have had a series of unexpected events this summer, and had to adjust my timelines, but your book is coming to you!You signed up for this bonus story...

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Aug 15, 2025