The Legend of Saint Winifred

Saint Winifred‘s mythology and history go back further than her medieval tale.

MythologyClaudia Merrill5 May 2025goddess, celtic, wel, mythology, myth, history, goddess of healingComment

In the German-speaking world, the 12 days of Christmas are called Raunächte. It refers to a time when ghouls and dark premonitions roam the wild winter landscape

MythologyClaudia Merrill7 January 2025history of witchcraft in Germany, history, folklore, mythologyComment

The Story Behind Rembrandt‘s Love Affair with His Maid

I came across the story of Rembrandt‘s messy love life and was so captivated by it I turned it into a short story.

Author LifeClaudia Merrill12 September 2024rembrandt, dutch golden age, historical fiction, history, hendrickje stoffelsComment

Editing your first novel draft

Editing your first novel is hard. It‘s a difficult process that‘s entirely self-directed, and if you don‘t have a map of how to approach the process, it‘s utterly daunting.

Writing TipsClaudia Merrill27 August 2024writing a novel, writers of instagram, writing, editing, editing a novelComment

I entered the Young Storyteller Competition

I prepared a submission for the Young Storyteller Award over the summer, and it taught me to get out of my own way and share my writing.

Author LifeClaudia Merrill21 October 2023write, writing routine, writers of instagram, writing a novel, writers of ig, the last oracleComment

The Real History of Lyonesse or Cornish Atlantis

What historical and archaeological evidence do we have for the legendary city of Lyonesse? I delve into recent archaeological findings that place the sinking of the city at the time of the last ice age.

The Story of Lethowsow or Cornish Atlantis

Deluge myths occur in cultures around the world. In Cornwall, they have the story of Lyonesse—a city from Arthurian legend that also perished beneath the waves.