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A Moon in All Things
IAN2025 Best Book of the Year FINALIST (Cross-genre category)
“Atmospheric and beguiling … Comeau uses the Irish setting ... and tales of the Otherworld and Tuatha dé Danann to craft an ethereal, fablelike narrative.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Tears, sighs, fabulous!”
—Geralyn White Dreyfous, Academy Award-winning film producer
“Atmospheric, subtle, and captivating”
—Foreword Reviews, Clarion
From award-winning author, Jennifer Comeau, comes 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 love Comeau’s Morrigan Lane, who is fiercely devoted to discovering her healing gifts while those in power call them “dangerous.” "This work is not formulaic magic realism, but rather reality as magic. This is a generous, warm-hearted, and very well researched novel and the reader will want more.” Tom Bancroft, Book Critic
357 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2025
About the author
Jennifer Elwell Comeau
3 books7 followers* MY WRITING *
“Words set things in motion. I’ve seen them doing it. Words set up atmospheres. Words conjure.” -- Toni Cade Bambera
I’m careful what I give voice to. Indeed, in my writing I seek to de-program the belief that every story must center humans, that every story requires a hero and an anti-hero, that every story requires dysfunction for it to be interesting. What if stories were as magical as Quantum Science reveals about our cosmos? What if stories were seen as vehicles for dreaming a new world into being?
* BIO *
Jennifer Elwell Comeau is a storyteller – as a published author, songwriter and singer, and a speaker. The story she tells, both in her creative endeavors and in her professional engagements as the founder of Wild Wonder Forest Bathing and Sunrise Hill Sanctuary, is one that inspires humans to remember and restore our sacred partnership with the rest of the natural world.
A Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, Jennifer conducts mindfulness walks in special places in Southern Maine and at conferences around the world. She also has a retreat space in Maine, offering coaching and workshops on climate buoyancy and embodied leadership in support of a more beautiful, just, and biodiverse world.
In addition to being a former trustee and ambassador for TreeSisters, an organization focusing on reforestation, and gender equity, Jennifer is an ambassador for Climate Change & Consciousness, an international inner-climate-healing to outer-climate-action organization. She partners with OzGREEN, an award-winning non-profit bringing YOUth LEADing The World programs to Australia, Africa, America and India.
She penned the Nautilus Gold-Winning children’s book, The Inside of ME, as well as A Moon In All Things, a finalist in the Independent Author Network Best Book of the Year competition (cross-genre category), and she her poems and essays are published in several anthologies, including No Ordinary Word: The Real Life Wisdom of Women, (Amazon); A Dangerous New World: Maine Voices on the Climate Crisis (Littoral Books); Sacred Stone, Sacred Water (White Cloud Press); and VSS365 Volume One (Amazon). With two albums of original music,—She Flies and Feed The Tribe—both available on all major music streaming platforms, she continues to incorporate all her gifts fully into her projects. Note, for example, her debut novel, A Moon In All Things contains original songs she penned and produced in a world-class recording studio in Boston, with Berklee School of Music musicians.
Jennifer left behind a corporate career to pursue the creative arts and to support nature-based experiences, helping people experience the curative powers of the untamed world. She has worked as a global Quality Director, an IT executive, high-stakes facilitator, and workshop leader for Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and federal agencies. She is also a Certified Executive Coach.
Her books have been reviewed favorably by Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly BookLife, and Clarion Foreword Reviews. She has also been featured on local media outlets, including ABC-Radio, WABI-TV, Penobscot Bay Pilot, and USA Today’s York County Star.
Jennifer secured a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering form General Motors Institute at Kettering University, and a Master’s of Engineering from University of Buffalo.
“Words set things in motion. I’ve seen them doing it. Words set up atmospheres. Words conjure.” -- Toni Cade Bambera
I’m careful what I give voice to. Indeed, in my writing I seek to de-program the belief that every story must center humans, that every story requires a hero and an anti-hero, that every story requires dysfunction for it to be interesting. What if stories were as magical as Quantum Science reveals about our cosmos? What if stories were seen as vehicles for dreaming a new world into being?
* BIO *
Jennifer Elwell Comeau is a storyteller – as a published author, songwriter and singer, and a speaker. The story she tells, both in her creative endeavors and in her professional engagements as the founder of Wild Wonder Forest Bathing and Sunrise Hill Sanctuary, is one that inspires humans to remember and restore our sacred partnership with the rest of the natural world.
A Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, Jennifer conducts mindfulness walks in special places in Southern Maine and at conferences around the world. She also has a retreat space in Maine, offering coaching and workshops on climate buoyancy and embodied leadership in support of a more beautiful, just, and biodiverse world.
In addition to being a former trustee and ambassador for TreeSisters, an organization focusing on reforestation, and gender equity, Jennifer is an ambassador for Climate Change & Consciousness, an international inner-climate-healing to outer-climate-action organization. She partners with OzGREEN, an award-winning non-profit bringing YOUth LEADing The World programs to Australia, Africa, America and India.
She penned the Nautilus Gold-Winning children’s book, The Inside of ME, as well as A Moon In All Things, a finalist in the Independent Author Network Best Book of the Year competition (cross-genre category), and she her poems and essays are published in several anthologies, including No Ordinary Word: The Real Life Wisdom of Women, (Amazon); A Dangerous New World: Maine Voices on the Climate Crisis (Littoral Books); Sacred Stone, Sacred Water (White Cloud Press); and VSS365 Volume One (Amazon). With two albums of original music,—She Flies and Feed The Tribe—both available on all major music streaming platforms, she continues to incorporate all her gifts fully into her projects. Note, for example, her debut novel, A Moon In All Things contains original songs she penned and produced in a world-class recording studio in Boston, with Berklee School of Music musicians.
Jennifer left behind a corporate career to pursue the creative arts and to support nature-based experiences, helping people experience the curative powers of the untamed world. She has worked as a global Quality Director, an IT executive, high-stakes facilitator, and workshop leader for Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and federal agencies. She is also a Certified Executive Coach.
Her books have been reviewed favorably by Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly BookLife, and Clarion Foreword Reviews. She has also been featured on local media outlets, including ABC-Radio, WABI-TV, Penobscot Bay Pilot, and USA Today’s York County Star.
Jennifer secured a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering form General Motors Institute at Kettering University, and a Master’s of Engineering from University of Buffalo.
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April 29, 2025
I absolutely loved and recommend this book! It is about a young lady, Morigan, who lives in the 1800's in Ireland, and her struggles to find her power at a time and place that didn't encourage this. She has several struggles she must overcome, largely related to living in a restrictive, traditional and poor Irish Catholic culture. Drawn to the ancient Celtic heritage, where women still had great power, she must muster all her abilities to translate and follow her true path. As a healer, she learns to channel the natural world and learn the use of plants as medicine. As an herbalist myself, I found this so interesting, and compelling. I felt as though I had stepped into the time and place, and it was written authentically, without trying to dramatize or romanticize it. You get real sense of what it would have been like to Morigan, living in her time. The great thing about this novel is that while it is about this time period, it still relates so much to today. It is about overcoming great obstacles and finding your power. It feels like women are still there...trying to do this, and still waking up from this amnesia of separation from the Earth, as Morigan does in this novel. It is a book of this time because it is essential that we wake up now, and see how connected we are all, and how we need to listen to what Nature has to teach and guide us.
November 13, 2025
In Celtic mythology, The Morrigan is an ancient Irish goddess of war, death, and sovereignty.
In Jennifer Comeau's 'A Moon in All Things,' her sixteen-year-old protagonist, Morrigan Lane, is a lesson in sovereignty and what it means to sacrifice self to achieve the greater good.
The book follows Morrigan from her home in her remote seaside home, where the daily rhythms of life revolve around púcan fishing, Mass at St. Joseph's, and the local pub. If Morrigan were a typical girl in the 1820s, she'd be content, like her sister Riona, to perform domestic chores at home, find a beau, and get married. But Morrigan, we soon find out, is unlike any other girl--or adult-in her village. Born with a caul over her face (considered a lucky and magical omen), she has the power of Sight, a mystical gift from the Otherworld that reveals itself in private conversations with long-ago ancestors from another time.
It's clear that Comeau did thorough research on Ireland's Celtic history. Certain places, like this, hold ancient codes, healing energy, and ancestral memory. She taps into all of this bridging a seamless narrative between the traditional rhythms of 19th-century rural life with the invisible realms hidden among the high cliffs and riverbanks that draw Morrigan in when no one is looking.
Already headstrong, she feels an immeasurable pull to right the wrongs of her village, notably to confront Sir Martin (a Protestant landholder who serves as a proxy to the English) and to heal the generational wounds of her community. Not surprisingly, she is held back by the stalwart members of her community who feel she has grossly overstepped her subservient role. The choices she has to make risk the wrath of her patriarchal community and could alter her future with the love of her life.
Comeau is also a singer-songwriter, as evidenced by the lyrical way she weaves the natural world into beautiful prose in this historical fantasy. If you've ever wanted to visit Ireland at a certain time, place, and atmosphere, this book will instantly take you there.
In Jennifer Comeau's 'A Moon in All Things,' her sixteen-year-old protagonist, Morrigan Lane, is a lesson in sovereignty and what it means to sacrifice self to achieve the greater good.
The book follows Morrigan from her home in her remote seaside home, where the daily rhythms of life revolve around púcan fishing, Mass at St. Joseph's, and the local pub. If Morrigan were a typical girl in the 1820s, she'd be content, like her sister Riona, to perform domestic chores at home, find a beau, and get married. But Morrigan, we soon find out, is unlike any other girl--or adult-in her village. Born with a caul over her face (considered a lucky and magical omen), she has the power of Sight, a mystical gift from the Otherworld that reveals itself in private conversations with long-ago ancestors from another time.
It's clear that Comeau did thorough research on Ireland's Celtic history. Certain places, like this, hold ancient codes, healing energy, and ancestral memory. She taps into all of this bridging a seamless narrative between the traditional rhythms of 19th-century rural life with the invisible realms hidden among the high cliffs and riverbanks that draw Morrigan in when no one is looking.
Already headstrong, she feels an immeasurable pull to right the wrongs of her village, notably to confront Sir Martin (a Protestant landholder who serves as a proxy to the English) and to heal the generational wounds of her community. Not surprisingly, she is held back by the stalwart members of her community who feel she has grossly overstepped her subservient role. The choices she has to make risk the wrath of her patriarchal community and could alter her future with the love of her life.
Comeau is also a singer-songwriter, as evidenced by the lyrical way she weaves the natural world into beautiful prose in this historical fantasy. If you've ever wanted to visit Ireland at a certain time, place, and atmosphere, this book will instantly take you there.
August 14, 2025
What a wonderful read! Enchanting and beautifully written, it so completely immersed me into 1820s Ireland that I didn’t want to put it down. Every historical detail drew me in, and I felt like I was truly transported back in time. In this coming of age tale, young Morrigan Lane is awakened to her healing gifts, and pulled on a mysterious journey, struggling to find her power and voice while navigating myth and reality, family secrets and a strengthening Catholic Church that discourages her calling. The characters come alive, from the mystical wolf to The Crooked Woman. I loved this book from the opening lines until the end, and can’t wait to find out what happens next for Morrigan and her village (sequel, please!). Included in the back of the book are some QR codes linking to original Irish music and songs written for this novel. So good and so clever. So find yourself a cozy reading nook and get ready to experience this homage to nature and the irrepressible human spirit. Highly recommended.
February 8, 2026
A Moon in All Things by Jennifer Elwell Comeau is the classic fantastical coming-of-age story: a young woman discovers she has supernatural powers and receives guidance from mystical beings, as well as her own family. She learns her destiny is tied to that of her village and home, while also navigating the first feelings and experiences of romantic love. Under the guise of this fascinating story, Comeau also draws attention to the strife faced by the people of Ireland under the oppression of English rule in the early 1800s. The strong bonds of familial love, as well as the found family created by soul-made (if unexpected and unusual) friendships, are both celebrated in this tale of learning and overcoming. A few plot threads are left loose at the end, perhaps in preparation for a sequel, or to purposely give the ending an open and mysterious feeling.
Comeau’s prose pulls the reader through a portal into a mystical, lyrical, and whimsical fae realm, lush with possibility, both frightening and thrilling, where anything can happen. The prose itself is poetic and free from grammatical errors.
The setting of a fishing village in Ireland makes for beautiful descriptions of the land. It’s also perfect for a story about the connection between humans and the land, as well as the spirits and souls that inhabit the land. The Good People do play into it, but they aren’t the only ones mentioned – it’s much deeper than that. This novel goes beyond the tropes of conventional Irish fantasy and folklore, blending the two genres together with a realistic historical fiction tale involving multiple classes, multiple character perspectives, and characters full of rich depth and complexity. The Irish Gaelic language is scattered throughout the novel, as well, as part of the local language of the time, and due to the focus on Irish heritage.
If you’re looking for hope for a better world full of connection and environmental preservation, new friends, and days filled with adventure, pick up a copy of Jennifer Elwell Comeau’s A Moon in All Things. The romances, fears, and struggles of the characters may bring you on a roller-coaster of emotions, but the intensity of the plot makes the feelings you’ll go through all worthwhile.
Comeau’s prose pulls the reader through a portal into a mystical, lyrical, and whimsical fae realm, lush with possibility, both frightening and thrilling, where anything can happen. The prose itself is poetic and free from grammatical errors.
The setting of a fishing village in Ireland makes for beautiful descriptions of the land. It’s also perfect for a story about the connection between humans and the land, as well as the spirits and souls that inhabit the land. The Good People do play into it, but they aren’t the only ones mentioned – it’s much deeper than that. This novel goes beyond the tropes of conventional Irish fantasy and folklore, blending the two genres together with a realistic historical fiction tale involving multiple classes, multiple character perspectives, and characters full of rich depth and complexity. The Irish Gaelic language is scattered throughout the novel, as well, as part of the local language of the time, and due to the focus on Irish heritage.
If you’re looking for hope for a better world full of connection and environmental preservation, new friends, and days filled with adventure, pick up a copy of Jennifer Elwell Comeau’s A Moon in All Things. The romances, fears, and struggles of the characters may bring you on a roller-coaster of emotions, but the intensity of the plot makes the feelings you’ll go through all worthwhile.
April 16, 2026
It started with a dream. The author's Irish heritage and her own unusual and mystical dreams inspired her to write this well researched and intriguing book about Irish mysticism (a nature based spirituality) and a determined 16 year old. She delved into the 1820s and wrote about a unique young woman named Morrigan Lane who discovered that she had a special gift of connecting with the Otherworld. Her story is captivating. Every character in this book was well developed and played an important role in Morrigan's life and growth, whether they supported her spiritual journey or not. There is much more to her story and I am excited to learn that there will be a sequel.
On an interesting side note, the author is local to where I live and attended our neighborhood book group recently. The discussion about the characters, the process of researching and writing, mysticism, Morrigan's family and other relationships, Celtic music, and more added so much to the book experience. The author provided a list of pronunciations and meanings for the Irish words used in the book which was very helpful. This guide is located at the end of the book and is handy to use while reading. Also at the end of the book, check out the YouTube music links to the enchanting Irish songs written by Jennifer relating to the book, the author's notes about what parts of the story are real, her research at home and in Ireland, and how some of her own dreams helped shape the narrative.
On an interesting side note, the author is local to where I live and attended our neighborhood book group recently. The discussion about the characters, the process of researching and writing, mysticism, Morrigan's family and other relationships, Celtic music, and more added so much to the book experience. The author provided a list of pronunciations and meanings for the Irish words used in the book which was very helpful. This guide is located at the end of the book and is handy to use while reading. Also at the end of the book, check out the YouTube music links to the enchanting Irish songs written by Jennifer relating to the book, the author's notes about what parts of the story are real, her research at home and in Ireland, and how some of her own dreams helped shape the narrative.
May 31, 2025
A Moon in All Things is a mesmerizing blend of Celtic myth, feminist spirit, and historical fantasy that lingers long after the final page. Jennifer Elwell Comeau masterfully weaves the rich tapestry of 1820s Ireland into a story that feels both timeless and urgent. Through the courageous eyes of Morrigan Lane, readers are swept into a world where ancient sea gods whisper, stone circles shimmer with secrets, and a young woman dares to challenge the confines of her time. Atmospheric, poetic, and brimming with soul, this novel is a breathtaking ode to personal freedom, ancestral wisdom, and the magic that lives just beyond the veil. A must-read for lovers of folklore and fierce female leads.
August 30, 2025
A Moon in All Things is a beautifully written story about a young girl growing up in an 1820s Irish fishing village. Readers will love Morrigan Lane as she strives to know and understand her heart and her intuitive gifts amidst the constraints of everyday life. This book is well researched and will appeal to historical fiction readers. I was quickly immersed in the lives of the vibrant characters living in this little seaside village. There is so much richness here, in the prose and the history and the family dynamics. The author even includes links to some beautiful songs she wrote in the Irish Celtic tradition. I recommend you give this debut novel a read!!
May 6, 2025
"A Moon in All Things" is beautifully written. It IS magic! The magic of Morrigan Lane's journey of listening and following her heart. This book is an inspiration to stop and listen to our own heart's magic and reawaken the courage to follow our truth.
Georgi N., Maine
Georgi N., Maine
April 29, 2025
A beautiful tale lyrically told.
December 3, 2025
Though there were moments of gorgeous prose, their was a lack of drama and character development. Totally underwhelming.
January 12, 2026
Winding tale of morrigan - who becomes a wise woman of old ways
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