Author A.C. Fisher Aldag
Woman Afraid of Water
Coming July 28, 2026
from City Owl Press!
from City Owl Press!
In a land ruled by ancient magic, one woman’s fear may be the key to saving it.
In the quiet hills of southern Indiana, the ancient Celtic tribes have lived unchanged since the Iron Age – riding horses, using handmade tools, and practicing the old magic as though the centuries never passed. Hidden from the outside world, their lives are guided by ritual, tradition, and the Goddess herself.
But modern America is closing in.
When ancient ways clash with contemporary life, chieftain Lady Cairne Auldwedd calls upon the Goddess for help. The answer arrives in the form of Dr. Joyce DelaFemina, a young anthropology professor eager to study what she believes is a cultural anomaly.
Instead, she finds herself swept into a world of enchantment, swordplay, and sacred oaths. To her surprise—and dismay—Joyce finds she can use magic. And when a dangerous blood feud erupts, Joyce is pulled in deeper than she ever imagined.
With a greedy developer threatening the land, restless spirits stirring, and duels breaking out in the local merchant district, Dr. Joyce and Lady Cairne must join forces to protect their people. But can a skeptical academic find her place in a world of ancient power... and maybe even fall in love with a bard along the way?
Woman Afraid of Water blends magical realism, folklore, and humor in a heartwarming tale of transformation and finding magic in the most unexpected places.
In the quiet hills of southern Indiana, the ancient Celtic tribes have lived unchanged since the Iron Age – riding horses, using handmade tools, and practicing the old magic as though the centuries never passed. Hidden from the outside world, their lives are guided by ritual, tradition, and the Goddess herself.
But modern America is closing in.
When ancient ways clash with contemporary life, chieftain Lady Cairne Auldwedd calls upon the Goddess for help. The answer arrives in the form of Dr. Joyce DelaFemina, a young anthropology professor eager to study what she believes is a cultural anomaly.
Instead, she finds herself swept into a world of enchantment, swordplay, and sacred oaths. To her surprise—and dismay—Joyce finds she can use magic. And when a dangerous blood feud erupts, Joyce is pulled in deeper than she ever imagined.
With a greedy developer threatening the land, restless spirits stirring, and duels breaking out in the local merchant district, Dr. Joyce and Lady Cairne must join forces to protect their people. But can a skeptical academic find her place in a world of ancient power... and maybe even fall in love with a bard along the way?
Woman Afraid of Water blends magical realism, folklore, and humor in a heartwarming tale of transformation and finding magic in the most unexpected places.
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Wholesalers: Through Ingram - Publisher is City Owl Pres. Wholesalers receive industry standard press discounts.
Readers: Woman Afraid of Waterwill be available in July, 2026. Ask for it at your favorite bookstore or buy directly from City Owl Press.
Wholesalers: Through Ingram - Publisher is City Owl Pres. Wholesalers receive industry standard press discounts.
Readers: Woman Afraid of Waterwill be available in July, 2026. Ask for it at your favorite bookstore or buy directly from City Owl Press.
common Magick
Unearth Magick
And Understand
The Origins
A British Folk Magick Guidebook
Published by Llewellyn Worldwide
Currently, Common Magick is out of print, no longer available from Llewellyn. However, the author has copies for sale for $12 USD which includes shipping and taxes. Please use the button, below, to email A.C. about buying the book. You can also meet A.C. at various events, where copies may be available. See the "About" page for appearances!
And Understand
The Origins
A British Folk Magick Guidebook
Published by Llewellyn Worldwide
Currently, Common Magick is out of print, no longer available from Llewellyn. However, the author has copies for sale for $12 USD which includes shipping and taxes. Please use the button, below, to email A.C. about buying the book. You can also meet A.C. at various events, where copies may be available. See the "About" page for appearances!
