Hello. I’m Ami McKay - novelist, memoirist, playwright, composer and radio documentarian. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my newsletter.
What is The Cure for Longing?
The Cure for Longing is a virtual message-in-a-bottle, sent from me to you.
The free subscription version of The Cure for Longing consists of a brief weekly newsletter filled with musings, photographs, announcements, and miscellaneous updates connected to my creative process. If you’re familiar with my social media feeds, I’ve moved much of that content here so I can stretch and expand how I communicate with readers.
Starting in September 2024, a paid subscription will unlock the door to the world of the Voice of the Moon — a monthly mix of honest advice, quirky tales, and hopeful enchantments that arrive in your inbox every full moon. These posts will contain any or all of the following (in text, audio, or video form): the Dear Destiny column; Tidewrack Divinations; readings from The Little Book of Strange; news from the Office of Mirabilia, Advice for New Witches, and music from the Society of Hopeful Mermaids.
As a member of the Voice of the Moon community, you can also submit a question to Dear Destiny, (via comments, message, or voicemail), and take an active part in the Voice of the Moon community via the comment section so we can continue conversations that arise from the newsletter’s contents. The world of Voice of the Moon is connected to a novel-in-progress, so eventually there will be an opportunity for you to experience first looks at the new work, exclusive Q&As, and online readings and workshops, if that’s your jam.
At the heart of it all is my love of story and a belief that sharing our stories with each other is what keeps us whole.
A community of story.
One thing the past few years have taught me is how much mindful connection matters. It’s my hope that both my weekly and monthly offerings will feel like found magic, leaving you with a bit of wonder to help you on your way.
Let’s connect!
Whether you choose the free option or paid, I’m SO glad you’re here and grateful for your support. Once you’re subscribed, you won’t have to worry about missing anything. Every new edition of the Cure for Longing newsletter and Voice of the Moon monthly goes directly to your inbox. Subscribe to get full access to the newsletter and website. Never miss an update.
Stories have power to make sense of the world,
to give voice to dreams,
to nurture hope and banish fear.
- Ami McKay, Before My Time
About Ami:
Ami McKay is the author of three bestselling novels - The Birth House; The Virgin Cure; and The Witches of New York; as well as the yuletide novella, Half Spent Was The Night. She began her career as a freelance radio journalist, writing and producing several radio documentaries for CBC Radio and NPR. Her memoir, Before My Time, won both the Robbie Robertson Book Award and the Evelyn Richardson non-fiction award. To find out more about her work, you can go here: Ami McKay
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