The romantasy saga “Small Town, Big Magic” wrapped up in September with the release of its concluding installment, “Dragon Fires Everywhere.” While the four-book adventure has come to an end, the minds behind what’s referred to as the “Witchlore” series are optimistic about the possibility of an on-screen adaptation, hinting they may not have entirely put away the enchanting characters from St. Cyprian, Missouri.
“With the story complete, it makes for an even stronger pitch because we have the entire narrative,” shared Megan Crane, co-author of “Small Town, Big Magic” and its subsequent works alongside Nicole Helm under the pen name Hazel Beck, in an interview with Variety. “We’re definitely open to exploring more conversations about it.”
Now that the series has been published, would the authors lean towards creating a television series or a film to showcase the captivating journey of Emerson, Rebekah, Ellowyn, Georgie, and their struggle against the malevolent Joywood coven?
“There are so many talented filmmakers out there who can bring any concept to life,” Crane remarked. “As one of the book’s writers, I feel that numerous details could be better suited for a television format.”
Looking ahead, Crane and Helm are set to debut a cozy-horror-romance duology, launching with the first title, “Some Kind of Haunted,” scheduled for release next fall.
“We have a two-book series coming up, starting in the fall of 2026,” Helm elaborated. “The first installment is titled ‘Some Kind of Haunted.’ It features a cozy-horror romance set in a Midwestern town. It’s still distinctly Hazel, capturing themes of found family, community spirit, and small-town warmth—all elements that resonated with readers of ‘Witchlore.’ In fact, even ‘Witchlore’ contained some horror-inspired themes, so it’s not a drastic shift; rather, we’re highlighting that aspect a bit more in this series.”
While there are currently no additional titles planned in the “Witchlore” series, the partnership of Hazel Beck remains open to the idea of revisiting St. Cyprian in the future.
“I can’t say for certain that we’re saying goodbye,” Crane reflected. “Not because we have more books lined up—rather, it’s simply a part of us now. I can’t imagine how we could completely sever ties.”
