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Clementine Morrigan Books

    Clementine Morrigan crafts prose and poetry that delves into the intricate landscapes of trauma, gender, sexuality, and ecological concerns. Her work explores themes of addiction, sobriety, and the reclamation of enchantment, often embracing perspectives beyond the human. Appearing in diverse literary and academic journals, Morrigan's writing is distinguished by its unique voice on complex human experiences. She extends her engagement by facilitating workshops and guest lecturing, bridging her artistic and scholarly pursuits with practical application.

    Fucking Magic
    You Can't Own the Fucking Stars
    Trauma Magic

    • Trauma Magic

      4.8(9)Add rating

      Trauma Magic is a love letter to our bodies and minds. It is a hero's journey disguised as a collection of essays. It begins with the enchanted landscape of Southern Ontario, the wild dancing of fairies teaching us boundaries and ecological ethics. It traces the call of magic through the queer desires of the Holy Virgin Mary, the movements of animals in the forest at night, and the practice of witchcraft in everyday life. Trauma Magic carries the generative tension of expansive desire and unbearable pain, taking the reader on a downward journey to the underworld of addiction and psychiatric incarceration, only to return to the surface in an explosive reclaiming of agency and power

      Trauma Magic

    • You Can't Own the Fucking Stars

      Collected Writings on Trauma, Addiction, Recovery, and Transformation

      • 254 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.4(59)Add rating

      Exploring the journey of recovery from trauma, this collection intertwines personal reflections, poetry, and meditations drawn from five years of experience. The work contrasts intimate moments with the harsh realities of a rape trial, highlighting resilience amidst suffering. It addresses themes of sex, desire, queerness, addiction, and healing from violence, showcasing the author's engaging style. As the first compilation of previously published pieces, it celebrates both the challenges and joys of transformation and recovery for trauma survivors.

      You Can't Own the Fucking Stars

    • Fucking Magic

      • 550 pages
      • 20 hours of reading
      5.0(2)Add rating

      Focusing on the journey of a queer punk navigating the complexities of life, the narrative explores themes of survival, love, and sexuality. Clementine, a sober alcoholic with complex PTSD, seeks a vibrant existence filled with passion and connection. The collection captures her struggles with dating and the challenges of survivor sexuality, intertwining heartbreak and hope. Through twelve issues of a beloved perzine, it offers an authentic portrayal of a polyamorous bisexual's quest for joy and fulfillment, resonating with those who have faced adversity.

      Fucking Magic