Sydney Acorn is a romantasy author who weaves tales in which love and magic intertwine in worlds of enchantment and wonder. Known for her lyrical prose and immersive storytelling, she creates characters who balance strength and vulnerability. Drawing inspiration from nature’s beauty and Celtic folklore, Sydney’s work features lush landscapes and tender, slow-burn relationships that linger long after the final page. A successful author of multiple books translated into several languages, Sydney enjoys writing uplifting stories of triumph against adversity.
She chooses to use a pen-name to keep her writing life separate from her personal one.
Inspirations:
Sydney was raised on Celtic songs, music and folklore. She visited Ireland and was inspired by the people, the scenery and the sense of magic. At the top of the Cliffs of Moher, overlooking the wild ocean, an old man in a tweed flat-cap, (who resembled a leprechaun) was playing a haunting air on a tin whistle. Sydney was inspired. The result? The Madigan’s Leap trilogy, a wholesome romantasy set in an alternative version of Ireland.
Books by Sydney
The King’s Shilling
A Celtic Romantasy
Madigan’s Leap Book 1: The King’s Shilling
Magic, folklore, and history entwine in this wholesome fantasy romance of love, loss, and destiny-an enchanting romantasy rooted in Celtic folklore, perfect for young adult readers.
In the late 18th century, the Delacey family-once prosperous landowners-live on the rugged coast of a mythic Ireland, in the village of Allanwell. Tragedy strikes, and they are plunged into poverty.
Amidst the turmoil, Rose, the youngest of the four Delacey daughters, is haunted by dreams of a marvellously handsome hero. Desperate to know whether he truly exists, Rose seeks the help of a local wise woman steeped in druidic lore, who casts a spell to uncover the truth. But ancient magic is never without risk-will Rose live to encounter the man from her visions, or is it all illusion? Will she find true love-and if so, how long may happiness last?
For a Royal Navy press-gang is raiding up and down the coast, seizing young men to fight in the war against France. No able-bodied fellow is safe. What will this mean for the villagers of Allanwell, for the Delaceys, and for Rose and the dream-bound warrior whose face she knows by heart?
As rumours of war grow louder, Rose must decide whether to hold on to hope-or forge a new path through enchanted landscapes and the pull of fate.
The Cloven Ring
A Celtic Romantasy
Due for release in March 2026
Words of Power
A Celtic Romantasy
Due for release in September 2026
The Flower-Forged Maiden
“The Flower-Forged Maiden”
A large-print book in the Faery Chapbooks series
**In a world where magic whispers on the wind, one man’s dream becomes reality.**
Aedan, a skilled blacksmith in the quaint village of Ironhaven, is haunted by visions of a mysterious woman. When a faery disguised as a bird reveals the secret to bringing her to life, Aedan seizes his chance at love.
But magic always comes with a price.
As Aedan and his flower-forged bride, Blossom, navigate their newfound happiness, they must contend with an ancient law that threatens to tear them apart. With each accidental touch of cold iron, their time together dwindles.
Can their love survive in a world where mortals and faeries were never meant to dance together? Or will Aedan be forced to watch as Blossom returns to the realm from whence she came?
A wholesome retelling of a traditional fairy tale, suitable for young adults, and beautifully illustrated with eight exquisite images.
“The Flower-Forged Maiden” is a spellbinding tale of love, sacrifice, and the magic that blooms in the most unexpected places.
Contact Sydney
You can contact Sydney via Sky Literary Management
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