Hey friend,

Forged in Ruin — Book One of the Runewright Chronicles — is officially out in the world today.

This one’s a bit of a departure from The Idoramin Chroncicles or the Veilwalker’s Lodge stories, so I wanted to give you the heads-up: this is LitRPG. Real skill progression, real failure states, a class the world chose for her instead of the one she wanted — and a reason she never got a say in it. If you love watching a character claw competence out of a system stacked against them, this is going to scratch that itch.

If LitRPG isn’t your usual flavor, no worries at all — the Lodge stories aren’t going anywhere, and there’s more of that world coming. —(A LOT more!)— But if you’re even a little curious what happens when I build an actual game system into a fantasy world instead of just gesturing at magic... this one’s for you.

You can grab it here, wherever you like to read:

https://books2read.com/Runewright-1

Thank you for being here for this one. Every book starts a little terrifying to release, and having you in my corner makes it less so.

Onward,

Morigan

Hello again, friends —

It’s been a little quiet in your inbox lately, and I’ve missed you. Thank you for still being here. 💜

The quiet had a reason. I’ve been building something — a whole world, actually — and today I finally get to pull back the curtain, and you’re the first to see it.

Meet Forged in Ruin — Runewright Chronicles, Book One.

Isn’t she something? A world that fell a long time ago, swallowed by forest and mist and time… rune-light waking in the ruins… two moons watching over what’s left… and something red and hungry stirring on the far horizon. That’s the world I’ve been quietly forging for you.

It’s a LitRPG Progression Fantasy Adventure — real rune-magic, real progression, a broken world worth fighting for, and a companion I think you’re going to love. If you’ve been waiting for somewhere new to fall into, somewhere to level up alongside a character who starts with nothing and builds toward everything — this is the one.

Here’s what you need to know:

📖 Preorders are open now — and releases July 29th — and it’ll land on your reader of choice on release day. 🛒 Available wide — wherever you love to read, no matter which store you shop.

Thank you for being here through the quiet stretch — it means more than I can say to reappear and find you still in the reading chair beside me. There’s more coming very soon, and I can’t wait to share what else is stirring.

Until then — go reserve your copy, and I’ll see you at the Lodge. 🔥

With runes and more words coming soon,

Morigan 🌙

Hi friend,

I want to tell you something—not as a sales pitch, but as an honest invitation from one storyteller to someone who loves stories.

For the past few months, I’ve been quietly building something new.

Not a launch. Not a marketing funnel. Not another “content strategy.”

A home.

It lives on my website on Substack, and I call it The Lodgefire Circle. (the same place my newsletters like this one come from!)

This is where my stories are being written first—released as living, breathing worlds before they ever become books, before they land on Amazon, before they appear anywhere else in the world.

If you’ve ever wished you could:

✨ Read a story as it’s being created
✨ Step inside a world before it’s “finished”
✨ Sit by the fire with the author while the tale is still unfolding, steam rising from your mug, wondering what happens next

…this is that space.

And I’m giving you a chance to try it for no cost first.

Claim Your 7-Day Free Trial

What this actually costs after the trial (no surprises)

The paid circle is $5/month—literally less than a latte or a fast-food combo.

No contracts. No obligations. Cancel anytime.

I never want anyone to feel surprised or pressured — and I don’t know about you, but I really dislike those “free trials” that are so pricey they feel like a bait-and-switch trick at the end. Transparency and kindness matter to me, so I’m laying it all out clearly.

Why this lives on Substack

I chose Substack very intentionally.

No algorithms deciding who sees my work.
No gatekeepers between me and you.
No waiting months for royalty payments while wondering if anyone’s actually reading.

Just me, my stories, and the readers who want to be close to the work.

The free posts let you peek inside—taste the world, meet a character, feel the magic.

But the paid circle is where the story actually lives and grows.

What you get as a paid member

This isn’t about “bonus content” or “extras.”

It’s about access and closeness:

📖 Early access to every chapter of my serialized stories
📖 Serial tales that won’t be published anywhere else until they’re complete
📖 Reading ahead of the rest of the world—sometimes weeks or months ahead
📖 Directly supporting the work so it can exist sustainably (and so I can keep writing without compromise)
📖 Occasional live fireside chats directly with me for behind the scenes tidbits, Q&A’s, and maybe even the chance to help shape the worlds

Right now, I’m deep in Tales from the Veilwalker’s Lodge—a cozy fantasy mystery where a sentient magical inn sits at the convergence of multiple worlds, and something ancient is waking up beneath the floorboards.

The Lodge crew is waiting.
The hearth is warm.
And the story is unfolding right now.

Come try it—no pressure

If you’re curious but unsure, I’ve opened a 7-day free trial so you can step inside, read a few chapters, and see if this space feels right for you.

If it does—wonderful. I’d be honored to have you.

If it doesn’t—you can walk away and remain a free subscriber only. No hard feelings. Truly.

I just want you to know the door is open. The fire is lit. And there’s a chair waiting, if you’d like to claim it.

Claim Your 7-Day Free Trial

With warmth and stories,

P.S. — If $5/month feels like a stretch right now, I totally understand. The free posts will always be here, and you’re always welcome at the edge of the fire. But if you’ve been thinking about supporting the work and getting closer to the stories… now’s a good time. ❤️

From the desk of Morigan Shaw — January 8, 2026

Hello, wanderers and wayfarers,

Pull up a chair. The fire’s warm, the ale is fresh, and there are stories waiting to be told.

It’s hard to believe we’re already a month into this new chapter—Morigan’s Substack home feels like it’s been here far longer than it has. Maybe that’s the Lodge’s doing. It has a way of making people feel like they’ve always belonged, doesn’t it?

📖 What’s Been Happening at the Lodge

If you’ve been following along with the Tales from the Veilwalker’s Lodge serial, you know things have been... eventful.

Since our last newsletter, four new episodes have arrived:

• Episode 2: The Stranger at the Threshold

• Episode 3: The Rune That Shouldn’t Exist

• Episode 4: The Thing in the Trees

• Episode 5: The Missing Hunter

The Veil is thinning. Shadows without faces are slipping through tears in reality. A mysterious stranger with winter in his veins has appeared at the door. And something ancient—something that’s been sleeping for far too long—is beginning to stir.

Marra’s knives are sharp. Harl’s brewing something stronger than usual. Belvik’s tattoos are glowing when they absolutely shouldn’t be. And Ashwhisker? Well. The cat knows more than he’s letting on.

If you haven’t jumped into the cozy-dark mystery yet, now’s the perfect time. Previews of each episode are free for everyone—come see what all the fuss (and the glowing hearth fire) is about. And if you’re already hooked? Well, paid subscribers get access to the full story as it unfolds and before the rest of the world, plus all the Lore & Lost Pages extras, Tavern Tales, and behind-the-scenes magic.

Read the Latest Episode →

🍎✨ Special Holiday Tale: The Longest Night at the Lodge

Over the holidays, Thalia shared something special with us: The Longest Night at the Lodge—a cozy Tavern Tale about how the Lodge celebrates the winter solstice (their version of Yule/Christmas).

It’s warm. It’s magical. It’s full of found-family feelings and also includes a real recipe I make in my own kitchen: Spiced Apple Butter Bread.

Because what’s fantasy worldbuilding without delicious food, am I right?

Read The Longest Night →

🌟 Something NEW for EVERYONE: The Idoramin Chronicles Returns!

Alright, friends. This is the big announcement.

Starting this Sunday, January 12th, I’m bringing back one of my most beloved series in a brand-new way: The Idoramin Chronicles as a serial podcast/audiobook experience.

That’s right—I’ll be reading the entire series aloud, releasing two episodes per week, and making it available to ALL subscribers, free and paid alike.

If you’re new here and wondering what the Idoramin Chronicles even is, here’s the quick version:

She was just a farm girl with a stubborn streak. Now she might be the key to saving an entire realm.

When seventeen-year-old Cali Flynn stumbles upon a wounded fox pup in the woods, it sets off a chain of events that shatters everything she’s ever known. Her quiet life turns to ash as a monstrous threat stalks the land—but Cali carries more than grief in her veins. She carries a legacy.

With her newfound companion by her side, Cali is thrust into a prophecy woven in shadow and flame. To survive, she’ll have to master ancient skills, confront truths long hidden, and rise beyond the simple life she once knew—before darkness devours it all.

This series was a bestseller. Readers fell in love with Cali, with Chase (the fox who is SO much more than a fox), with the magic, the battles, the heartbreak, and the hope. It’s epic fantasy with a fierce heroine, slow-burn secrets, and a world that refuses to let you go.

And now? You get to experience it in a whole new way—through my voice, chapter by chapter, delivered straight to your inbox (and ears).

First episode drops Sunday, January 12th.

Mark your calendars. Tell your friends. Invite your book club. This is going to be special.

🔥 How You Can Help

If you’re loving what’s happening here—the Lodge, the lore, the stories, the community we’re building—here’s how you can help it grow:

1. Share this newsletter with someone who loves cozy fantasy, epic tales, or just really good storytelling. Growth means more stories, more magic, more reasons to keep the hearth fires burning bright.

2. Mark your calendar for Sunday—and when the first Idoramin episode drops, share that too. The more readers who discover this world, the more we all get to play in it together.

3. If you’ve been thinking about upgrading to a paid subscription, now’s a great time. Your support directly fuels new stories, exclusive content, and keeps this little corner of the internet weird and wonderful. Plus, you get access to the full Veilwalker’s Lodge season as it unfolds, bonus lore, Tavern Tales, and all the behind-the-scenes goodness.

Subscribe now

🍺 One More Thing...

Harl wanted me to remind you that the Lodge door is always open. Whether you’re here for the cozy fantasy vibes, the epic adventures, or just a warm place to rest between worlds—you belong here.

The fire’s waiting. The stories are just getting started.

See you Sunday,

Storyteller, World-Builder, Keeper of Too Many Fictional Characters

P.S. — Ashwhisker says hello. (He also knocked over my mug while I was writing this. Typical.)

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From the desk of Morigan Shaw — December 9, 2025

A New Home for Our Magical Little Corner of the World

Hello, my lovely Veilwalkers —

If you’re receiving this email, you were previously subscribed to my newsletter through my old email system — the one that sent you occasional updates, book news, and glimpses into the realms beyond the Veil.

Today, I’m writing with something warm and exciting:

✨ We’ve moved into our new home.

Welcome to The Veilwalker’s Dispatch, now on Substack.

This is where all future Morigan Shaw updates, fantasy world lore, serialized stories, and magical notes will live. One home. One lantern glowing in the dark. One path for us to walk together.

It feels right to gather us all under one roof — a place where story and magic can breathe.

🌙 Why the Move?

Short answer:
I wanted a better home for our growing world.

Longer answer:
Substack allows me to:

✨ Share longer, prettier updates
✨ Offer behind-the-scenes lore
✨ Deliver serialized fiction (yes — continuing stories!)
✨ Keep everything organized and easy to find
✨ Create a cozy community for those who love fantasy

You’ll still receive 1–2 newsletters per month, just like before — nothing overwhelming, nothing spammy.
Just magic, delivered gently.

🔮 What You Can Expect

Here’s the kind of goodness you’ll see from me:

✨ Book and story updates
✨ New fantasy lore
✨ Character spotlights
✨ Exclusive previews
✨ Behind-the-Veil serialized stories (optional paid tier)
✨ Occasional surprises when the magic stirs

Free readers will continue to get plenty of content — absolutely nothing changes there.

Paid supporters (totally optional!) will get access to deeper lore and my serialized story projects as well as many other special surprises.

🧡 You’re In Control Of Your Path

If you’re excited to stay and keep exploring these realms with me — wonderful!
You’re already all set; nothing else is needed.

But if this isn’t your thing anymore, or your inbox needs a break, you can unsubscribe anytime with a single click at the bottom of this email.

No hard feelings. Truly.

Your journey is your own, and I only want you here if this world still feels like home.

(And if you ever want to rejoin later… the door is always open.)

✨ What’s Coming Soon…

Oh, Veilwalker… I cannot WAIT to show you what’s next.

In the coming weeks:

🌑 A brand-new serialized fantasy tale begins
🗝️ More lore from behind the Veil
🔥 Exclusive updates on upcoming books
🌲 New magical curiosities and world-building sneak peeks
🖤 Invitations into deeper corners of the realm

This new Substack home finally gives me space to build this world the way it was always meant to be built: slowly, beautifully, piece by piece.

I’m thrilled to have you here with me.

With ink and stardust,

Morigan, Veilwalker in Chief 🖤✨
The Veilwalker’s Dispatch

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