About Kelly McMasters
Welcome
Reading was my first love. As an only child who moved around a lot, books were more than entertainment or escape. They were my companions, my comfort, my connection to the world. As an adult, books remain a centering force for me, whether I’m reading them, writing them, writing about them, interviewing other writers, or teaching about writing.
The Magpie is a collection of shiny objects about writing, creativity, hopes, and obsessions. This newsletter is mostly about books and all that go into them, but also about mothering, teaching, community, and the natural world.