Michelle St. Romain

Michelle St. Romain is the author of Song of Belonging, a debut multigenerational novel which draws from her own French Louisiana roots, inspired by the magic and mystery in stories from her grandmothers. She has loved magical realism since she first discovered Toni Morrison’s novel Beloved and has not turned back since. She holds degrees in English and Creative Writing from Loyola University, New Orleans and California State University, Sacramento, and was a fellow in the Bookgardan women’s writing program and a Writer-in-Residence at Craigardan (2023). Her work has been featured in several publications, and she teaches writing workshops for women. She lives in Southern Oregon with her wife, two spaniels, and a wise, aging cat. www.michellestromain.com

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Magic and Mystery in Six Stories of Extraordinary Women

History is filled with women whose stories have been overlooked, forgotten or left untold. In fiction, authors often reclaim those voices by blending the ordinary with the extraordinary, weaving together magic, folklore, spirituality and mystery to illuminate lives. The six novels below each focus on remarkable women whose gifts allow…

Michelle St. RomainJune 10, 2026