The Final Chapter Has Arrived
It began with a single act of making.
It ends with everything remembered.
Echoes & Embers is a story about what we carry, what we tend, and what we dare to set alight so something truer can grow.
The lantern is lit. The story is complete.
Hittin' the Road (come see me)
April 4: Owensboro, KY
April 4: Owensboro, KY
April 4: Owensboro, KY
Join me at the Kindred Creatures Market for a day where magic, creativity, and compassion for animals come together. I’ll be there with The Emerdeen Series, my Emerdeen-inspired cookbook, along with the Emerdeen Oracle Experience Boxes. These one-of-a-kind boxes include my custom oracle deck and guidebook, along with carefully chosen items that bring pieces of the Emerdeen world to life. No two boxes are exactly the same. You can browse crystals, oddities, art, and magical wares while also meeting adoptable rescue animals who might just decide you are their human.
April 11: LaGrange, KY
April 4: Owensboro, KY
April 4: Owensboro, KY
I’ll be at From the Ground Up Bookstore in Lagrange for a book signing, and I’d love to see you there. If you’ve already stepped into Emerdeen, come say hello and let’s talk about Cassie, magic, and all the threads that keep unfolding. If you’re new, this is the perfect place to begin. I’ll have copies of Stirred & Spellbound, Rooted & Remembered and Echoes & Embers. Come browse, linger, and maybe leave with a little magic of your own.
May 2: Croton, OH
April 4: Owensboro, KY
May 9: Shepherdsville, KY
Join me at the Magickal Moon Market. I’ll be bringing the full Emerdeen Series fantasy trilogy, along with the limited Emerdeen Oracle experience boxes, each one uniquely assembled with cards, ritual elements, and symbolic keepsakes, as well as the Emerdeen cookbook filled with magical coffees, teas, baked goods, and recipes paired with intention. Stop by, say hello, and step into Emerdeen with me.
May 9: Shepherdsville, KY
May 9: Shepherdsville, KY
May 9: Shepherdsville, KY
Join me at From the Ground Up Bookstore in Sepherdsville for a cozy book signing and a little touch of magic. I’ll have signed copies of Stirred & Spellbound and Rooted & Remembered, and I’d love to chat, sign your books, and hear what stories are speaking to you lately. They will also be holding their monthly "holistic fair" and I’d love to see you there.
May 16-17: Marion, IL
May 9: Shepherdsville, KY
May 16-17: Marion, IL
Come check out the Mystical Magical Market in Marion, IL, with me. The full Emerdeen trilogy will be available, so you can grab all three books in one magical swoop whether you’re starting the journey or completing your collection. This market looks like pure enchantment. Tarot, oracle, rune and crystal readings. Pendulums, geodes, herbs, flowers, fairy decor and spell jewelry. Come shop, wander, read, and soak in the magic.
June 6: Greenwood, IN
May 9: Shepherdsville, KY
May 16-17: Marion, IL
Join me at the 2026 Greenwood Pride Festival on June 6. I couldn’t be more honored to be part of a day that celebrates love, identity, and community. The Emerdeen Series is a story rooted in belonging, chosen family, and the kind of magic that exists when people are seen and accepted exactly as they are. If you’re looking for a welcoming, affirming space filled with creativity, connection, and good energy, stop by my table and say hello.
Prefer to shop local? You’ve got options!
Stirred & Spellbound and Rooted & Remembered have been restocked at both locations of Carmichael's in Louisville and at Stix-n-Stonz.
Whether you're wandering in for a new read or following the whisper of something magical, your next story is waiting.
Support local. Embrace the magic. And enjoy every enchanted page.
About Melody K Smith
Tales Woven with Magic and Mischief
Tales Woven with Magic and Mischief
Tales Woven with Magic and Mischief
Melody K. Smith is an author, dreamer, tequila lover, dog mom, and bestie material. A lifelong creative, Melody channels her passion for storytelling into cozy fantasy fiction that stirs the soul and sparks the imagination, including her enchanting work, 'Stirred & Spellbound.'
Where Magic Meets Maker
Tales Woven with Magic and Mischief
Tales Woven with Magic and Mischief
When she isn’t writing, she’s elbows-deep in crafts, mixed media, and curated chaos—always drawn to the magic of making something from nothing, much like the cozy fantasy worlds Melody K Smith creates in her book 'Stirred & Spellbound.'
Spirits All Around Us
Tales Woven with Magic and Mischief
Spirits All Around Us
Her home is a cozy fantasy that blends art studio, sanctuary (for both humans and dogs), and tasting room—where tequila is appreciated like fine poetry and poured with purpose, much like the creative spirit of Melody K Smith in her work, Stirred & Spellbound.