Currently working on a new adult epic fantasy novel...
Brighid, a fire faerie born into the matriarchal lineage of the Pyrencia, is stolen from the fire realm as a child and magically disguised. She grows up as Maryn, a seemingly human girl living a simple life in the human world of Eldoria—where faeries are demonized and persecuted. Raised in a strict, patriarchal society, she learns to suppress the fire within her, hiding her true nature to survive. But as she matures, glimpses of her forgotten past begin to surface, along with dangerous powers she cannot control.
Unbeknownst to her, dark forces seek an ancient amulet lost during her abduction—an artifact that could alter the balance of the elemental realms. Dark forces and their allies will stop at nothing to claim the amulet and extinguish Brighid’s fire. Meanwhile, her estranged half-brother, Brandr, is hunting her under the pretense of bringing her home—though his true loyalties remain unclear.
When a brutal attack exposes her powers, Maryn is forced to flee, setting off on a journey to uncover her origins. Her shadow—separated from her the night she was taken—embarks on her own path, which takes her deep into the heart of Erebos – a dark rift between the elemental realms. As Brighid struggles to reclaim her identity, she must decide who to trust in a world that sees her as either a weapon or a threat. If she fails to control her fire—or if the amulet falls into the wrong hands—the balance of the elemental realms will shatter.
At its essence, Daughter of Fire is the story of a young woman being told to hide who she truly is – to be invisible – in order to be safe or loved - and her journey toward finding and embracing her own power.
Writing Projects &
Lessons Learned Along the Way
About Calista
Calista a storyteller, world-builder, and seeker of beauty in all its forms. A multi-genre writer, she has self-published a supernatural thriller and a guided journal for self-reflection, alongside maintaining a deeply personal and thought-provoking blog. Her upcoming adult epic fantasy series invites readers into richly woven worlds that echo with ancient truths, leading them on journeys not just across vast landscapes, but into the depths of their own souls.
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When she’s not crafting stories, she’s traveling the world with her husband, embracing the wonder of new places, or cherishing time with her two incredible daughters. A yoga teacher and lifelong explorer of the human experience, she believes in the power of stories to reveal hidden truths and create beauty in unexpected ways. Through her writing, she hopes to whisper something both timeless and deeply personal to each reader—reminding them of the magic within and around them.
Lessons Learned Along the Way
Writing has taught me so much—not just about storytelling, but about life itself!
Follow me on Instagram where I will share my writing journey with you through lessons I've learned along the way, both as a writer and as a person. Even if you don’t write, I hope you’ll find something here that resonates.
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I’ll also be sharing occasional updates about my current writing project(s). And just for fun, I'll be posting photo grids with AI-generated graphics of settings and characters from the novel I'm working on. It's been a fun and creative way to stay inspired when I need to take a break from writing (and re-writing) prose.
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Published Books
Where is Peril and how did Frank Aaron get there? Will he find a way back to his home or will his attempt to get out of Peril pull him deeper into a mystery where the lines between real and unreal dissolve?
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Click here to order this exciting thriller which is available in paperback, Kindle, and Audible formats.
What might change in your life if you hit the 'pause' button for 10-20 minutes each week to delve into the wilderness of your soul? What would you discover?
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Click here to order this colorful, gift quality book which includes 52 weeks of embodied practices and journal prompts.
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