Skip to content
A sytlized bird flies across the image with a long, trailing tail below the words: Yvonne McArthur
  • Home
  • About
  • My Books
  • The BrowseryExpand
    • Short Story Shelf
    • Writing Nook
    • Poetry Corner
  • Services
  • Contact
A sytlized bird flies across the image with a long, trailing tail below the words: Yvonne McArthur

Author: Yvonne McArthur

Yvonne McArthur is a freelance writer and developmental editor based in Guatemala. Growing up between cultures sparked her love for telling stories that encourage us to be kinder, more courageous, more connected humans. She’s completed one full-length fantasy novel and recently started her second. Her short fiction has appeared in anthologies and online, and her editorial work helps writers sharpen their voice, strengthen their story arcs, and connect more deeply with their readers. When she’s not working on manuscripts, you’ll find her riding her motorcycle with her canine sidekick, hiking volcanoes, or devouring her latest read.
A copper-colored stylized bird flies over a blue book and title that reads: Review of "Beyond" by Merecedes Lackey

Review of Beyond, Mercedes Lackey’s Novel

ByYvonne McArthur July 24, 2024May 14, 2025

Are you wondering if Beyond, Mercedes Lackey’s first “Founding of Valdemar” book is worth reading? If so, you’re in the right place.

Read More Review of Beyond, Mercedes Lackey’s NovelContinue

a red pincushion, spools of thread, an artisanal mug, and a thimble artfully arranged on a wooden desk.

Back of the Embroidery

ByYvonne McArthur July 17, 2024May 14, 2025

Everyone’s writing process is different, but sometimes learning new tricks and techniques can get you going. So here’s a back-of-the-embroidery look at what went into writing A Cactus Among Wolves.

Read More Back of the EmbroideryContinue

a half-peeled banana in front of an open book.

How a Book Is Like a Banana

ByYvonne McArthur June 26, 2024May 14, 2025

A group of physics majors at Calvin University once put me up for two nights and served me chilled sumac tea. During dinner, they had an animated discussion about how necessary the hard sciences are and how froofy and “soft” the arts are.

Read More How a Book Is Like a BananaContinue

Sunlight shines through a lush canopy of soaring trees covered in vines and thick clumps of moss. The effect is green and vibrant.

All The Light We Cannot See

ByYvonne McArthur June 11, 2024May 14, 2025

Have you ever woken and found that the tide has come in?

During the night, an invisible sea swept silently under your doors and through cracks in the windows.

Read More All The Light We Cannot SeeContinue

Two boys are silhouetted as they climbing a mountain, on helping the other reach the peak. The sun shines golden behind them

Earthbound, yet

ByYvonne McArthur April 22, 2022

Mountains are earth, rebelling
Straining against dirt-ness
against gravity

Read More Earthbound, yetContinue

A clay vessel spins on a pottery wheel, while the potters muddy fingers form the inside.

Critiquing Clay

ByYvonne McArthur April 22, 2022

A long pendulum dip
Followed by
Splattered drops

Read More Critiquing ClayContinue

Page navigation

Previous PagePrevious 1 2 3 4 … 9 Next PageNext

Yvonne McArthur fiction & fantasy writer

Welcome, I'm Yvonne!

I’m a speculative fiction writer whose goal is to transport you into worlds of adventure, magic, and courage. My stories feature spunky characters who take on everything from overly practical parents to teleporting assassins—all while becoming kinder, more courageous, and more connected humans.

Click here to learn more about me

Popular Posts:

a half-peeled banana in front of an open book.

How a Book Is Like a Banana

Sunlight shines through a lush canopy of soaring trees covered in vines and thick clumps of moss. The effect is green and vibrant.

All The Light We Cannot See

A brooding purple sky shot through with a forked bolt of purple lightning.

Renn at Night

A pocket watch with Roman numerals and an ornate rim lies open on a piece of textured wool.

The Maze

A woman in army green and a blue headscarf peers through binoculars at a desert landscape.

Shrike

Purple, blue, gold, and orange smoke bursts artfully from the pages of an open book.

YA Fantasy Enthusiasts

Are you looking for a fun, inviting space to share your love of young adult fantasy?
Join my Facebook group to share what you’re reading, geek out over your favorite authors and books, read short stories, share book reviews, gain access to book-related freebies, and more—all curated by a young adult fantasy writer.

Click here to check out the group!

Find Your Next Favorite Read:

The image shows three pages scattered on a flat surface with images of books. One of them includes an ancient tome draped with a key, sitting near vials of potions and a wand.
Yvonne McArthur header
  • Home
  • About
  • My Books
  • The Browsery
  • Services
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Disclaimers

contact [at] yvonnemcarthur.com

The content on Yvonne McArthur is protected by copyright. © Yvonne McArthur 2016.

  • Home
  • About
  • My Books
  • The Browsery
    • Short Story Shelf
    • Writing Nook
    • Poetry Corner
  • Services
  • Contact
Search