N.M. Mac Arthur

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Hi! I’m N.M. Mac Arthur, author of the Fabled and Relicus series. As a fantasy writer, I’m passionate about creating immersive worlds that blend magic, myth, and history. My stories are filled with dark fairy tales, political intrigue, and epic adventures, but at their heart are flawed, complex characters wrestling with destiny and identity. Inspired by folklore and classic literature, I strive to craft vibrant settings with unique cultures and mythologies — places that feel alive. Whether through curses, perilous quests, or personal growth, my stories explore the human experience while offering a thrilling escape into the unknown.

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N.M. Mac Arthur I've never dealt with writer's block. I either write, or I don't--it's as simple as that for me.…moreI've never dealt with writer's block. I either write, or I don't--it's as simple as that for me.(less)
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The Stories That Find You When You Need Them Most

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how certain stories seem to find you. Not the ones you plan to write—those tidy little ideas you file away for “someday.” I mean the ones that crash into your life uninvited and refuse to leave until you give them a voice.

That’s how Icebound: Fabled, Book 1 started for me. I didn’t intend to write a story about grief, courage, or the thin line between inno Read more of this blog post »
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“Her lips were frost, and they scalded him with absence.”
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“He fell to his knees before her, chest heaving, throat dry, head bowed in reverence. For there was no worthier action than this.”
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“The moral of fairy tales isn’t to convince us that witches, dragons, and evil creatures exist. The moral of fairy tales is to teach us that monsters, in any form, can be defeated. No matter how great your villains may seem, or how insignificant you believe yourself to be, you can find the strength within yourself to prevail.”
N.M. Mac Arthur, Icebound: Fabled, Book 1

“Her lips were frost, and they scalded him with absence.”
N.M. Mac Arthur, Icebound: Fabled, Book 1

“The moral of fairy tales isn’t to convince us that witches, dragons, and evil creatures exist. The moral of fairy tales is to teach us that monsters, in any form, can be defeated. No matter how great your villains may seem, or how insignificant you believe yourself to be, you can find the strength within yourself to prevail.”
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“He fell to his knees before her, chest heaving, throat dry, head bowed in reverence. For there was no worthier action than this.”
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