Local author, poet, and musician Jennifer Comeau will be here at Graves Library on Saturday, April 26 at 2:00 pm to discuss her debut novel A Moon in All Things.

In the wild heart of 1820s Ireland, young Morrigan Lane hears the sea’s call—and her ancestors’ ancient voices. Born with a connection to the mystical lands of her Celtic heritage, Morrigan is no ordinary girl. She dreams of adventure, breaking free from the restrictions of village life, and, above all, sailing beyond the distant horizon.  But Morrigan finds herself pulled into a mysterious journey when a haunting vision of the Irish sea god, Manannán mac Lir, beckons her into his shadowy world. Against the backdrop of Ireland’s rugged cliffs and ancient stone circles, she must navigate myth and reality, confronting age-old traditions, family secrets, and the fierce expectations placed upon her as a young woman. A Moon in All Things is a spellbinding tale of Celtic mysticism, forbidden dreams, and the resilience of the human spirit. Fans of historical fantasy and coming-of-age adventures will be swept away by Morrigan’s quest for self-discovery in a world where land and sea, myth and truth, are deeply intertwined.

Perfect for readers enchanted by Irish folklore, women’s journeys, and stories that echo the timeless call of nature, A Moon in All Things reminds us that the true magic of life is waiting if we dare to reach for it.

Fans of Outlander’s Claire Fraser and The Frozen River’s Martha Ballard will enjoy Comeau’s Morrigan Lane, who is fiercely devoted to discovering her healing gifts while those in power call them “dangerous.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Her stories, songs, speaking events, and nature-based walks and workshops all seek to help you remember and restore your sacred partnership with the rest of the natural world.  She grew up one of eight children in suburban Tonawanda, New York. Following the dictates of family and societal programming, she jumped into the world of engineering, earning a Masters of Engineering from University at Buffalo, and a Bachelors of Industrial Engineering at General Motors Institute, now Kettering University.  After decades working as an executive for manufacturers in the auto industry and then in information systems, she returned to her early love for how words, music, nature, and beautiful places can enliven the whole landscape of a life. She began to write songs, and stories — speaking and performing them throughout the country, and soon, narrowed her focus to align with her reverence for Earth.

Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing after the discussion.  Light refreshments will be served.

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 967-2778 or visit www.graveslibrary.org. Parking is available on Maine Street, Consolidated School (Route 9), and the Village Fire Station (North Street). Doors will open at 1:30 p.m.