Welcome to KnotMagick

KnotMagick is the home of two authors and a designer, all of whom share an address and a brain. It can get quite crowded in here sometimes!

Sophia Beaumont is the author of YA urban fantasy and steampunk.

Sìne Peril writes historical and Gothic horror for adult and young adult markets.

Sheena Pennell writes nonfiction, mostly about textiles and history, and designs knitting and crochet patterns.

KnotMagick Studios is where you can find their books, patterns, and other handmade items. Please see the links above for more options, and more to explore!

You can follow KMS on Twitter, Instagram, Ravelry, and Goodreads. The best place to keep up with new releases is Twitter, or by subscribing to the blog.

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Sophia Beaumont

No one can change where they come from. All we can do is decide where we’re going. Sophia Beaumont was born and raised in Ohio, where she dreamed of living anyplace but. Surrounded by books from an early age, her first love was historical fiction, but she also has a passion for urban fantasy. Her… Continue reading Sophia Beaumont

Premiering now!

Now available on your local airwaves, MIDNIGHT RADIO! Inspired by classic radio shows, HP Lovecraft, and the mystery novels we grew up with, like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, along with the creepy stories that lurk in the shadows of every small town, Midnight Radio is a series of short stories exploring the lore… Continue reading Premiering now!

Lake Effect

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned the hat pattern I released to help with tornado relief in Lakeview, Ohio, where I currently have family. The pattern is up and available for download through Ravelry or Ko-Fi for $2.99, and all money made is going to the United Way of Logan County, and has so… Continue reading Lake Effect

Rainbows 2.0 (part 2)

Last time, I told you all about the original rainbow sweater and the issues with it. This time, let’s talk about the new version and how I’m planning to fix it. Back when I made the original rainbow sweater, yarns with extra long color progressions weren’t around. The closest thing was self striping sock yarn,… Continue reading Rainbows 2.0 (part 2)

March Wrap Up

In March, we’ve been gearing up for the release of Midnight Radio (out April 22, preorder now!) with lots of background information on the featured cryptids and even an excerpt. Why mythological creature are you hoping to see in the book? We also took a look at a big knitting project I’m in the process… Continue reading March Wrap Up

A Hat for Tornado Relief

Indian Lake is a largely manmade lake constructed between 1850-57 in Logan County, Ohio. On March 14, 2024 the county was hit by at least three of the ten tornados that struck Ohio early that evening. An EF-3 tornado made a direct hit on the south side of the lake, nearly wiping out the villages… Continue reading A Hat for Tornado Relief

Rainbows 2.0 (part 1)

Do you remember this? That is a rainbow sweater I spent….literally years on. I started over several times, and eventually had to put it in storage when we moved to Washington because it was too big to fit in the car (hey, you try moving your entire life cross country with three cats, a partner,… Continue reading Rainbows 2.0 (part 1)

Know Your Cryptids: Mothman

On November 15, 1966 two young couples burst into the Point Pleasant, WV police station in a panic, terrified of–something–they had just seen on the road. Roger and Linda Scarberry, and Steve and Mary Mallette all claimed to have been chased by a flying monster with glowing red eyes as they drove through the woods… Continue reading Know Your Cryptids: Mothman

Services

Please note that all services have been put on hiatus until further notice due to health issues. Updates will follow as they become available. Free/donation based services:Query, 1st page, and synopsis critiquesBook reviewsAuthor appearances (virtual/in person)Resources for new authors Paid services:Developmental editsCopy editsSensitivity readsMentorship/ConsultingClasses, workshops, and lectures Query, 1st page, and Synopsis Critiques This is… Continue reading Services