Stories by the Hearth: The Magic of Hearthblossom Tales

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There’s a kind of magic that doesn’t sparkle or shout — the quiet sort that lives in a well-loved home. It lingers in the scent of something baking, the glow of lamplight, and the hush that falls when the world slows down for a moment.

That’s the heart of Hearthblossom Tales — a small, growing collection of stories about home, kindness, and the gentle power of everyday magic.

The Little Hearthwitch

The first tale began as a daydream: a tiny story about tending hearth and heart.
It’s a reminder that small acts — sweeping, baking, caring for animals, or lighting a candle — are all pieces of a greater magic when done with love.

It’s a story meant for quiet evenings, read aloud beside a warm cup of tea or cocoa, when the world outside feels still and the home feels bright.

Find The Little Hearthwitch on Amazon 

Yuletide Gifts: A Hearthblossom Tale

Then came Yuletide Gifts, a winter story wrapped in ribbon and candlelight. It celebrates giving, gratitude, and the small comforts that make the season bright — the sort of tale that makes you want to bake something sweet, write a note to a friend, and light every candle in the house.

It’s a cozy read for families, storytellers, and anyone who still believes in the gentle magic of a winter night.

Find Yuletide Gifts: A Hearthblossom Tale on Amazon 

A Growing Collection of Cozy Magic

The Hearthblossom Tales are meant to grow slowly, like ivy along a cottage wall — stories for every season, each one carrying a bit of warmth, wonder, and heart.

If you find yourself longing for something gentle and home-centered this winter, I hope these little tales bring a spark of light to your own hearth.

Links in this post lead to my own books, written and published through Hearthblossom Press.

Keep an eye out for more in the Hearthblossom Tales series HERE — new stories will bloom as the wheel of the year keeps turning.

From my heart and home to yours,
— Hearthblossom

Location: United States

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