Hello Friends!

I’m so glad you’re here, because today I want to tell you about a story that’s incredibly close to my heart—and a place I’ve come to think of as my second home. It’s a tiny village tucked away in the rolling hills of Yorkshire, England. A village that looks so ordinary at first glance—but hides secrets beneath every flickering flame.

This is the world of Hollow Wick, and the story of a woman named Wren Baxter, who discovers that sometimes life’s biggest detours lead you exactly where you’re meant to be.

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A Village Wrapped in Candlelight and Secrets

Imagine cobblestone streets that wind like ribbons through rows of honey-colored stone cottages. Picture shop windows glowing with soft candlelight while the scent of cinnamon, beeswax, and autumn leaves drifts through cool evening air. Hollow Wick is that kind of place—the sort of village you might see on a postcard and wish you could escape to when life feels a little too much.

But Hollow Wick isn’t just quaint and picturesque. Beneath its cozy exterior lies a history filled with ancient rituals, magical candles, and secrets passed down for generations. It’s a village balanced on the edge between the ordinary world and something far more mysterious.

And right at the heart of it all sits The Hollow Wick Candle Company—a little shop that’s far more than it seems.

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Our story begins with Wren Baxter. Not so long ago, she was working twelve-hour days in a Manchester tech company, staring at lines of computer code until they blurred together. She was exhausted, burned out, and feeling like her life was slipping by without meaning.

Then, out of the blue, she discovers she’s inherited her Aunt Maple’s candle shop in Hollow Wick. A shop she barely remembers. A shop that turns out to be the center of a village tradition that’s much older—and far more magical—than Wren could ever have guessed.

So she leaves her city life behind and heads for Hollow Wick, thinking maybe she’ll just run the shop for a while and figure out what comes next.

Except… nothing in Hollow Wick is that simple.

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Let me tell you about the candles.

In Hollow Wick, candles aren’t just pretty decorations or sources of light. Each one is carefully crafted, not only with the right wax and scent, but with intention—whether it’s to bring peace, protection, courage, or hope. They’re made using secrets passed down through generations of women in Wren’s family. And sometimes, these candles seem to have… well… effects that go beyond ordinary wax and wick.

Imagine lighting a candle and suddenly feeling braver than you ever have before. Or finding clarity where moments earlier you were lost in confusion. That’s the kind of magic woven into the candles of Hollow Wick.

And Wren, though she doesn’t know it at first, has inherited not just a shop—but the gift of creating these special candles herself.

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The Hollowing Spell: Hollow Wick’s Biggest Secret

But Hollow Wick’s magic doesn’t stop at candles.

Every year on Halloween, as the veil between worlds grows thin, the villagers gather in the square for something called The Hollowing Spell. Each family brings a candle made just for them, carrying their hopes, their fears, and their desire to protect the village for another year.

The ritual is beautiful—a sea of flickering flames under the moonlight, the scent of spices and beeswax filling the crisp autumn air. But it’s also deadly serious. Because Hollow Wick sits atop a convergence of ley lines—rivers of magical energy running beneath the earth—and sometimes darker forces try to slip through.

This year, though, something feels different. The magic feels… unstable. Shadows seem deeper. And Wren, brand new to this world of secrets and rituals, finds herself standing in the center of it all.

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Mystery, Magic… and a Cat Named Wick

If you’re like me, you believe every good cozy mystery needs at least one memorable animal character. And in Hollow Wick, that’s Wick, an enormous orange tabby cat who rules the candle shop like a tiny, furry king.

Wick might be just a cat—or he might be far more. He seems to know exactly which candles customers need. He keeps a watchful eye on Wren as she learns the secrets of her craft. And he definitely has Opinions about who should—and shouldn’t—be trusted.

Honestly, I’d trust Wick’s judgment over most people’s any day.

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Secrets Beneath the Surface

As Wren learns the art of candle making, she also begins to unravel secrets woven into Hollow Wick’s history. She finds journals written by Aunt Maple that hint at hidden dangers. She meets villagers who are fiercely protective of their traditions but also hiding mysteries of their own.

And she discovers that someone might be experimenting with dark magic—putting not just Hollow Wick but possibly the entire region at risk.

It’s up to Wren to step into her aunt’s shoes, learn the old ways, and protect the village. Even if she’s not sure she believes in magic yet.

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Why You’ll Fall in Love with Hollow Wick

If you’re a fan of cozy mysteries with a touch of magic—stories that wrap you up like a warm blanket on a cold night—then Hollow Wick might just steal your heart.

Here’s why:

• Atmosphere: It’s cozy, magical, and steeped in old English village charm.
• Mystery: Secrets, cryptic journals, and rituals to protect against dark forces.
• Characters: Quirky villagers, wise women, hidden rivalries, and unexpected friendships.
• Magic: Candles that can truly change your day—or your destiny.
• A Cat Who Steals Every Scene.

And at the center of it all is Wren Baxter—a woman learning that sometimes the life you never planned is exactly the one you were meant for.

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Come Light a Candle With Me

I’ve poured my heart into writing The Hollow Wick series, and I truly hope it will become a place readers return to again and again whenever they need a dose of magic, mystery, and hope.

If you’d like to explore Hollow Wick for yourself—and discover what secrets the Hollowing Spell is guarding—you can start reading The Hollowing Spell, the first book in the series, today.

And if you’d love updates about future books, exclusive sneak peeks, and even some behind-the-scenes secrets about the real places that inspired Hollow Wick, I’d be thrilled if you’d subscribe to my newsletter. I love sharing this world with readers who believe, as I do, that even the smallest candle can light up the darkest night.

Thanks for joining me here. I can’t wait for you to meet Wren, Wick, and the rest of Hollow Wick.

Let’s keep the candles burning.

Click here to start reading The Hollowing Spell.

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