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LAUREN K. NIXON

The Mysterium is a small, private publishing house specialising in books that take you for a walk on the weird side!

The Mysterium The Mysterium is a small, private publishing house specialising in books that take you for a walk on the weird side!	Rae Bailey Rae Bailey makes marginal notes in books, but now verse scribbles in her in its margin. She is more substantial than her shadow, but less substantial than her reflection. She lives at the base of the Pennine Chain with a cat called Finn and a hairy canine menace called Jake.	Hey Kid Verses on grief, from the outside. This is how losing him felt.
Lauren K. Nixon An ex-archaeologist enjoying life in the slow-lane, Lauren K. Nixon is an indie author fascinated by everyday magic. She is the author of numerous short stories, The Fox and the Fool, and the Chambers Magic series. She also curates the fabulous short story Superstars, a vibrant community of writers, poets and artists.	Sing Madrigals Sing Madrigals is the fiery new collection from Lauren K. Nixon, delving into the intersection of nature, folklore, and the human condition, infused with a spirit of protest and defiance. With powerful imagery and a tone that ranges from sorrowful to enraged, this collection is a madrigal for those who refuse to be silent in the face of injustice and apathy.	umbel. Slightly more intentional poetry from the pen of Lauren K. Nixon. This collection focuses on the delicate and often overlooked aspects of nature and human existence. Nixon invites readers to pause and observe the subtle beauty around them, whether in a flower's bloom or a fleeting moment of stillness. Illustrated poems on the themes of home, self, longing, and the glorious weirdness of the world.
Marry Your Chameleon A collection of poetry and haiku charting the long months of lockdown during the time of Covid-19 pandemic. The poems capture the isolation, introspection, and small moments of beauty found in everyday life during an unprecedented time. A lockdown diary, of a sort, by somebody who is nobody in particular, offering a unique, personal glimpse into those long months of uncertainty and reflection.	The Last Human Getaway Stranded in a remote mountain valley in the heart of the Ancient Caledonian Forest, Annie must uncover the secrets of the town before the door to the ravenous Otherworld can be opened. She is about to learn that the stories she grew up hearing all had a grain of truth to them – and that ancient things never truly sleep.	Wild Daughter A collection of accidental poetry exploring themes of nature, femininity, and folklore. A celebration of the natural world and a reflection on the human experience within it.
The House of Vines There are dark things afoot in the town of Brindleford. In a church on the outskirts of the town an ancient evil is stirring, responding to the call of the wicked soul in search of it…	Echoes of the Light Three short stories in which nothing is quite what it seems.	Mayflies A tale of life, Death and unexpected friendship. To her neighbours, Ottie is a perfectly normal woman. But she is a woman with a secret. One she will take to her grave. More or less.
The Fox and the Fool A Shakespearean romance that celebrates love and friendship from the edge of things.	The Superstars A talented, disparate community of writers, poets and artists, known as The Superstars.	Title Not Included An exciting anthology of short stories, poems and art, created over the period of a year.
Some Assembly Required The second anthology by The Superstars, an eclectic group of writers and artists.	Functioning as Intended The third anthology by the talented, disparate community of writers, artists and poets, known as The Superstars.	This Way Up The fourth anthology by the talented, eclectic and disparate community of writers, poets and artists, known as The Superstars,
In Case of Emergency The fifth anthology by the talented, eclectic and disparate community of writers, artists and poets, known as The Superstars.	Ghost Lights Stories, poems and images produced during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Free!	Out of the Box These are the prompts that got away!
Sum of Our Parts A brand new anthology from the talented, eclectic and disparate community of writers and artists known as The Superstars. This exciting new collection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art and experiments is the result of twelve months of prompts, picked at random and posted on the first day of every month between 2020 and 2021, and curated by Lauren K. Nixon. These pieces are based loosely on the classical elements of antiquity - supplemented by a few more. Including work from: Rae Bailey, Han	Seasons A brand new anthology from the talented, eclectic and disparate community of writers and artists known as The Superstars. This exciting new collection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art and experiments is the result of twelve months of prompts, picked at random and posted on the first day of every month between 2021 and 2022, and curated by Lauren K. Nixon. These pieces are based loosely on the seasons. Including work from: Jessica Grace Coleman, T. J. Francis, Liz Hearson, Angel Kershaw, La	In Concert A brand new anthology from the talented, eclectic and disparate community of writers and artists known as The Superstars. This exciting new collection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art and experiments is the result of twelve months of prompts, picked at random and posted on the first day of every month between 2022 and 2023, and curated by Lauren K. Nixon.

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