Oaths and Offerings: a Carnyx anthology of folklore

Featuring eight folklore-inspired tales from writers living in the North of England. Travel from cherished orchards to mist-bound moorlands, deep mines to the icy grip of a frozen lake. Uncover strange carvings on ancient stones, the secrets at the bottom of the garden, and peculiar local customs.

We're incredibly excited to share a glimpse of our very first anthology with you!

Oaths and Offerings is packed with folkloric short stories from Suzannah Evans Furnass, Steven French, Emma J. Lannie, Sophie Parkes, Sophie Reck Pointon, Victoria Stewart, Ella Sprakarn and Mae Tang.

The anthology includes retellings of tales from the North and beyond, wildly imaginative works of fiction that reconsider what a folktale can be, and stories that delve into the heart of folk culture and how it transforms over time. It's going to be an absolute treat.

Coming June 2026

The anthology will be published in June! We'll be hosting a launch event or two to celebrate the occasion, and we plan to open for pre-orders in April so you can have a copy on the day of release.

In the meantime, watch our Bluesky and Instagram for more previews, looks behind-the-scenes, and info about the release. We can't wait to share more with you!

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