Hello kitten! I have exciting news!
Hello, and Happy Halloween!
October has flown by – I can’t believe Halloween is almost here. Hubby and I recently went to a ghost talk with a real-life ghost hunter, and it was fascinating! I have lots of ideas for future Confessions of a Closet Medium Series now.
Do you believe in ghosts? I do!
Then, I went to a book signing/costume party and that was super fun. Here I am in the Mad Hatter costume with a gal who came as the Cheshire Cat. I never pass up a chance to wear a costume!
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When Catniss Inglenook inherits an old Victorian library, nicknamed the Nook, from her eccentric Aunt Eliza, she never expects it to come with a ghostly companion and a litter of mischievous kittens.
As I roll into the sleepy town of Briarwood, North Carolina, the quaint cobblestone streets and ivy-clad cottages feel like something out of a fairy tale—if the fairy tale included buckets of rain and a sky angrier than a wet cat.
The windshield wipers are in a frenzied battle against the deluge as my ten-year-old VW Bug chugs up to the grand iron gates at the bottom of Inglenook Hill. Brick pillars stand like silent sentinels, guarding the mansion at the top—my inheritance from my Aunt Eliza's will. With a sputtering cough that signals defeat, my car gives up the ghost, leaving me stranded in the storm.
“Great,” I mutter, resting my forehead on the worn steering wheel. The rhythmic drumming of rain is the only reply. “Welcome home, Cat.”
Home. A funny word for a place shrouded in so much mystery, it might as well be Brigadoon. My parents bolted from this town when I was a seven and never looked back. Through the years, whenever I asked about Briarwood and Aunt Eliza, they'd exchange nervous glances before distracting me with a trip to the beach or a new doll. Being an avid reader as I grew, I figured out early on that my family had a secret. One that was tied to my aunt and this town.
A soft light illuminates the plaque on one of the pillars, designating the official name as the Historical Inglenook Library of Curiosities and Fine Literature. It doesn’t mention that my aunt also lived here her whole life. What secrets does it hold?
Hello kitten.
My family and I are recovering from Hurricane Helene. We now have power but no internet. I'll keep this brief, since cell service goes in and out.
Witchy Wednesdays for my Cozy Corner Membership here on my site will continue soon. I'm still writing episodes, I just can't upload them yet. So, stay tuned! Catniss and her kitty friends are up to lots of hijinks and I can't wait to share what I've been writing with you.
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Nyx 💜📚🐾
Hello kitten! I have exciting news!
But first, thank you to everyone who purchased Phantoms Are Forever, book 9 in the Confessions of a Closet Medium series this month and left reviews. I so appreciate you!
In other catnip news: I've added my own subscription community right here on my website. You don't have to go to another platform to get FREE short stories and exclusive bonuses from me. You can join my private cozy corner and get access to get early access to new books, exclusive stories not sold at retailers, and more. You can sign up and choose your tier here:
https://www.nyxhalliwell.com/cozy-corner-membership
Meanwhile, thank you for your support whether you buy my books at retailers or enjoy my various subscription services.
Keep reading for a sneak peek at Phantoms Are Forever!
Nyx 💜📚🐾
Across the way, Larissa Loomis’ grandmother hovers near as Larissa lines up buckets of cut flowers she’s grown in her greenhouse. The grandmother isn’t an earthbound spirit so much as a guardian angel, but I see Larissa batting at her shoulder and ear as if a fly is buzzing around her head. Grandma is needling her about not having enough yellow tulips—her favorite—or lilacs.
Next to Larissa is Pete Younkers and his two teenage daughters, placing fresh produce and eggs on the three tables they’ve set up in a U. With them is the girls’ mother’s spirit. She’s earthbound, and it’s no surprise why—she refuses to cross to the afterlife, fearing she won’t see her girls grow up.
I know all of this because I’m a ghost whisperer. A medium. I see and hear the dead.
I am also the president of Thornhollow’s Chamber of Commerce, and in January, when I came up with the idea to have a spring swap meet complete with a farmers market and food trucks, I also made a resolution to myself—no more ghosts.
Having this ability has nearly gotten me killed several times and put a strain on my relationships with friends and family. Although I've helped bring peace to certain folks by assisting their loved ones in finding closure and moving on, I took a hard look at what doing so has nearly cost me after my wedding last October. Any person with an ounce of sense can see the risks far outweigh the benefits.
At least, that's what I keep telling myself.
“Tell them,” Olivia Younkers calls to me. She wrings her non-corporeal hands. “Tell them I love them. Tell them I'm here!”
If only it were that simple. As a successful businesswoman who runs a wedding gown boutique along with my Aunt Willa’s event-planning business, I have other responsibilities. Many people in town knew my aunt had the gift. In these parts, many fear such abilities or, at the very least, ignore them, chalking it up to things better left alone.
Those who are more open to the possibility still feel uncomfortable if you walk up out of the blue and tell them their loved one has a message. The spirit may believe it would be a welcome piece of news, but I've discovered it often does more harm than good.
Returning my attention to my clipboard, I keep walking. If I have an opportunity at some point during this weekend, I'll pull Pete aside and see if he's receptive to receiving a message from his dead wife. However, if I’m going to keep my pact with myself, I need to ignore her.
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Perfect for fans of Southern charm and spine-tingling mysteries, Phantoms Are Forever weaves a captivating tale of ghosts, humor, and secrets. Grab your copy today! https://www.nyxhalliwell.com/phantoms-are-forever-confessions-of-a-closet-medium-book-9
Hello kitten!
Happy September!
Fall has arrived, although in the foothills where we live, it's still 85 and sunny. I don't care – I'm decorating for fall and celebrating the release of Phantoms Are Forever, book 9 in the Confessions of a Closet Medium series!
In other catnip news: I've added my own subscription community right here on my website. You don't have to go to another platform to get FREE short stories and exclusive bonuses from me. You can join my private cozy corner and get access to get early access to new books, exclusive stories not sold at retailers, and more. You can sign up and access all the content here:
https://www.nyxhalliwell.com/cozy-corner-membership
Meanwhile, thank you for your support whether you buy my books at retailers or enjoy my various subscription services.
Keep reading for a sneak peek at Phantoms Are Forever!
Nyx 💜📚🐾
Across the way, Larissa Loomis’ grandmother hovers near as Larissa lines up buckets of cut flowers she’s grown in her greenhouse. The grandmother isn’t an earthbound spirit so much as a guardian angel, but I see Larissa batting at her shoulder and ear as if a fly is buzzing around her head. Grandma is needling her about not having enough yellow tulips—her favorite—or lilacs.
Next to Larissa is Pete Younkers and his two teenage daughters, placing fresh produce and eggs on the three tables they’ve set up in a U. With them is the girls’ mother’s spirit. She’s earthbound, and it’s no surprise why—she refuses to cross to the afterlife, fearing she won’t see her girls grow up.
I know all of this because I’m a ghost whisperer. A medium. I see and hear the dead.
I am also the president of Thornhollow’s Chamber of Commerce, and in January, when I came up with the idea to have a spring swap meet complete with a farmers market and food trucks, I also made a resolution to myself—no more ghosts.
Having this ability has nearly gotten me killed several times and put a strain on my relationships with friends and family. Although I've helped bring peace to certain folks by assisting their loved ones in finding closure and moving on, I took a hard look at what doing so has nearly cost me after my wedding last October. Any person with an ounce of sense can see the risks far outweigh the benefits.
At least, that's what I keep telling myself.
“Tell them,” Olivia Younkers calls to me. She wrings her non-corporeal hands. “Tell them I love them. Tell them I'm here!”
If only it were that simple. As a successful businesswoman who runs a wedding gown boutique along with my Aunt Willa’s event-planning business, I have other responsibilities. Many people in town knew my aunt had the gift. In these parts, many fear such abilities or, at the very least, ignore them, chalking it up to things better left alone.
Those who are more open to the possibility still feel uncomfortable if you walk up out of the blue and tell them their loved one has a message. The spirit may believe it would be a welcome piece of news, but I've discovered it often does more harm than good.
Returning my attention to my clipboard, I keep walking. If I have an opportunity at some point during this weekend, I'll pull Pete aside and see if he's receptive to receiving a message from his dead wife. However, if I’m going to keep my pact with myself, I need to ignore her.
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Perfect for fans of Southern charm and spine-tingling mysteries, Phantoms Are Forever weaves a captivating tale of ghosts, humor, and secrets. Grab your copy today! https://www.nyxhalliwell.com/phantoms-are-forever-confessions-of-a-closet-medium-book-9
Hello kitten!
I love summer! With all the blooming flowers and pretty plants, I'm drying blooms and leaves to decorate my junk journals and add to my tea.
Here's a pic of a few I picked over the weekend. I can't wait to add them to a garden journal.
And…if you're in A Cup of Catnip or Furry Tales, read the next Willowbrook short story, Chaos Kittens: A Paw-some Mystery. It's available now! Every month, I give my patrons a free Willowbrook exclusive they can read over a cup of tea or before bed. These small-town, feel-good snippets will lift your spirits!
Here's a teaser from this month's mystery:
In the heart of Willowbrook, the Enchanted Cat Cafe was bustling with activity as Ember and Oliver, along with their feline friend Clover, teamed up with Mrs. Grayson to organize a fundraising event for the Willowbrook animal rescue.
Mrs. Grayson, the enigmatic owner of the Enchanted Emporium, had generously donated a set of kitten statues to be auctioned off, with all proceeds going to support the rescue’s furry residents.
The anticipation was palpable as the event got underway. Patrons eagerly bid on the adorable statues and other cat—and dog-themed items.
“Going once, going twice…” Brice, the coffee shop owner and auctioneer for the event, knocked a wooden gavel with a dog’s face on the counter. “Sold! The Chaos Kittens go to Mr. and Mrs. Buxley for $100.”
Everyone applauded, but just as the couple accepted the black, white, and gray statues, the kittens came to life...
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Happy summer!
Nyx 💜📚🐾
Hello kitten!
If you're a new reader, welcome! I'm Nyx Halliwell, and my sidekick Princess Winnie and I are delighted to have you in our magical space!
And if you're a regular, thank you for being here!
🐈⬛ Winnie and I were discussing treats this weekend (because she was demanding more than her normal allotment.) Her favorite, even more than her special fish blend cookies, is catnip. I love chocolate. We want to know what is your favorite treat? Comment and tell us.
Are you enjoying the read along of Candy and Creeps? Another chapter releases Wednesday! What's this? Read the explanation below and come read along with us!
For my paid REAM subscribers, a new Willowbrook story releases this week, too! The Magical Meow-sical Mystery features Ember, Oliver, and of course, Clover. Don't miss it!
We can't wait to hear what your favorite treat is!
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I'm releasing the first chapters of Candy and Creeps, the next Witchy Candy Shop story, early! You can get a sneak peek at the story (releasing June 26 at retailers) here:
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💜 Followers get the first SIX free. (Just hit the purple Follow button)
💜💜💜 If you love it and want to receive a chapter every Wednesday, upgrade to my Cup of Catnip tier and enjoy the complete story, along with lots more treats!
Guess what? I'm releasing the first chapters of Candy and Creeps, the next Witchy Candy Shop story, early! You can get a sneak peek at the story (releasing June 26 at retailers) here:
https://reamstories.com/nyxhalliwell
💜 The general public will get the first THREE episodes free.
💜 Followers will get the first SIX free. (Just hit the purple Follow button)
💜💜💜 If you love it and want to receive a chapter every Wednesday, upgrade to either of my paid tiers and enjoy the complete story, along with lots more content!
I haven't finished edits on it. You're getting a raw, serialized version, so you can make comments and let me know what you think should happen next.
Witchy Wednesdays are going to be so much fun in May. Will you be joining us?
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Read the first three chapters of Tricks and Treats here:
Welcome to Enchanted Haven, where every day feels like a bewitching celebration and a candy-coated mystery is about to unfold…
Tricks and Treats, A Witchy Candy Shop Mystery, Book 1, is up for preorder! I can't wait to share Seraphina's adventures with you in this new witchy candy shop series.
Here's more about the first story, Tricks and Treats, and at the end is a link to read the first three chapters for FREE!
Seraphina, a faerytale princess with a flair for creating delicious treats, once enjoyed a happily-ever-after life in a dreamy kingdom…until the death of her best friend cast a dark shadow over her family, and she was exiled to the land of humans.
She's hardly had time to unpack her bags when she and her estranged godmother are offered the chance to open a candy shop. Seraphina’s royal gown is replaced with an apron and her tiara with a candy-striped headband before she has a chance to revive the run-down place with a dash of magic.
When a local resident is found murdered during a Halloween party, and the evidence points to Seraphina as the killer, she becomes ensnared in a sticky mystery. To clear her name and bring the true culprit to justice, she embarks on a journey filled with candied clues, mystical riddles, and magical mishaps.
Along with her eclectic godmother, gingerbread men spies, and a flaky ghost, Seraphina discovers that the line between reality and faerytales is more sour than she ever imagined. With every spell she casts and every confection she conjures, she inches closer to unveiling the truth behind the murder…and secretly hoping for a chance at her own redemption.
Preorder your copy here:
https://reamstories.com/page/lpreqn0hmb/story/ltnci0cvo2
Enjoy!
Nyx
You can read Ember's Lucky Day here: https://nyxhalliwellauthor.substack.com/p/embers-lucky-day
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Happy Valentine's Day! A Witchy Valentine's Day poem for you from me and Princess Winnie 💜🐾💜 In the mystic moon's soft glow, Where love's enchantments sweetly flow, Witches dance in joyful cheer, Spreading magic far and near. With potions brewed and spells so bright, Weave hearts together in the night. Underneath the starry skies, Whispering…