Hepburn Originals

Desired Child

In 2019, new mother, Meghan Bell, attends her 12 week scan, not expecting the midwives to tell her the baby has a severe defect on the spine. Confronted with the choice to keep the baby or terminate, she and her husband choose to undergo groundbreaking fetal surgery to give their baby the best chance of mobility. 'Desired Child' is this mother’s account of a spina bifida diagnosis, fetal surgery, premature birth and 99 days in Neonatal Intensive Care. Alongside a fast-paced narrative, this true story features faith-filled journal entries and poetry, inviting you to walk alongside a young family as they experience hope amidst trauma.

The Glass Country: A Fairy Tale

"Aponi has lived all of her life in the Glass Country with her mother and father. She knows nothing of the outside world. When the garden streams begin to run dry she is drawn on an adventure with her best friend, a butterfly named Papi, to find the water’s source. The journey will force Aponi to confront her deepest fears as she discovers her destiny, and the truth of her people. The Glass Country is a fairytale. It is written for children, but it may be enjoyed by anyone who is wise enough to read children’s books."

Anthology Volume I: Unearthing

"This first Anthology presents poems of Meghan Elise's formative years, many of which reflect her time at the University of St Andrews. The collection is imbued with the wonder and perceptiveness that distinguish her words: the colours and cadence of the natural world, the richness and paradox of the human condition, and the earthy and prosaic warmth of the everyday. Those who read Unearthing will find a volume of enduring and perennial themes, which yet remains a deeply personal work."