Welcome to the Story-Forge Journal
A new home for mythology rabbit holes, writing notes, reading trails, author conversations and shared adventures.
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The Story-Forge Journal
Mythology rabbit holes, reading trails, conversations around the fire, and adventures shared with other authors.
A home for the pieces that begin in Dana's newsletter, conversations and wandering mind—adapted here so readers can explore them at their own pace.
Four paths through the Journal
Follow the thread that calls to you
Each channel has a distinct purpose, while the Story-Forge keeps them connected: stories, the old ideas beneath them, and the people who gather around books.
Behind the Books
Adapted newsletter essays, mythology rabbit holes and notes from the imperfect business of making books.
Building New Stories from Old Pieces
An old set of change-table drawers becomes a new writing desk—and a reminder that stories are often forged from myths, histories and familiar shapes that already carry a past.
Read this pieceReading Trails
Book recommendations and themed reading lists for readers following myth, history, monsters and transformed stories.
The first reading trail is being mapped.
Around the Fire
Author conversations, feature swaps and guest appearances—with room for another voice beside the flames.
The first fireside guest has yet to take their seat.