K.M. Herbert
Author & Creative Practitioner
New Release
The Book of Moons
KM Herbert's latest young adult novel, The Book of Moons, takes readers on an unforgettable journey. Follow the adventures of Kathy, a young woman who escapes from a covenant orphanage and travels across Ireland to be reunited with her best friend.
This book is a must-read for anyone who loves folklore and magic.
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Praise & Reviews
I loved the tone of this novel, it’s hauntingly beautiful. It creates a perfect balancing act between happy and sad. You can’t expect to feel one emotion for too long while reading this. The main character experiences a lot of tragedy but also great successes. The rollercoaster ride feels real.
You can almost smell the smoke from the campfire as images of the Irish countryside are imbued with a sense of foreboding as the story within The Book of Moons carries you away to another place. Ireland, travellers, orphan runaways, romance, mysticism... Excellent!
"A Masterful tale of Irish descent."
The Clare Echo
Absolutely magical - in all senses of the word! Misty, mysterious and fey, this is a novel with a strong story, beautifully crafted characters and an ethereal quality, underpinned by harsh worldly realities and choices. Thank you for a great, gentle and intriguing coming of age journey.
Upcoming Writing Workshops
Join Kayla at one of her upcoming creative writing workshops
Monthly Writer's Cafe (Silsden Town Hall, Silsden)
From January 2025
Join our monthly Writer's Cafe at Silsden Town Hall. Every month, we'll come together over a cosy cup of coffee or tea to explore a new theme for our next piece of writing. Using this theme as your prompt, you'll have the space to write (or work on) a piece of prose or poetry. Our gathering will end with a chance to share some of your work with your fellow writers too. More details coming soon!
About K.M. Herbert
Kayla 'K.M.' Herbert is a British Canadian young adult author based in Yorkshire. She has a degree in English Literature and is currently pursuing an MA in Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University. The Book of Moons is her debut novel, and she is currently working on her next book.