C.J.Delahay
Author & Illustrator
Dive into the worlds of C.J.Delahay, illustrator and author. Where folklore takes root, myths grow wild, and stories are drawn across forest and page.
Now Available:
"Return of the Wild Hunt"
Completing the Misty Morgan Trilogy
Misty Morgan’s life has not been the same since she found out she was the Witch of Elphame – now it is time she discovers her true destiny.
Weakened by a hex, Misty hasn’t used her magical powers in months. Meanwhile, a powerful dark force threatens the existence of the realm of humans and the Otherworld.
A prophecy written in an ancient grimoire predicts that a young Elphame will be chosen by the Star God to lead a Wild Hunt and destroy the dark forces. Misty must join forces with friends old and new to lead them in this ancient tradition not seen for hundreds of years.
The Misty Morgan trilogy concludes in this last spellbinding adventure, ready to capture your heart and imagination in ways so thrilling you won’t want it to end.
Latest Illustrations
More Stories from C.J.Delahay
Misty Morgan: Witch of Elphame
Twelve-year-old Misty Morgan's ordinary life in a city tower block is shattered when she discovers a hidden heritage of magic and mystery. As the legendary Witch of Elphame, she must now embark on a perilous journey to embrace her true destiny and protect both her world and the realm of magic.
Welcome, Fellow Dreamer
Hello! I’m Christine Joy Delahay. I believe in the magic of stories – the kind that lingers in the consciousness forever.
I am the author and illustrator of the Misty Morgan trilogy, a story of a girl called Misty living a troubled life until she discovers she has magical abilities. A new world opens up, and she embarks on an adventure that is filled with excitement and danger. The page turning adventure is not just centred on her own self discovery, but also on those around her. A story of courage and friendship, myth, and modernity. A story that reminds us that magic is not an escape from the world, it is a way of engaging with it more fully.
My work is rooted in folklore, magic, and the natural world – with characters who feel like they have stepped out of an old folk tale. Every step through the story carries its own atmosphere – witchy, enchanted, and otherworldly. I want my stories and illustrations to make you slow down and look closer, the way you would following a path through an overgrown forest at midnight.
Contact
For media requests, collaborations, or general questions, please reach me out at chrisdelahay@yahoo.co.uk
I strive to respond personally to every message, though it may take a little time as I'm often lost in a new story!