Phryne Press
by Carol Ann McDevitt
My creative self
Welcome to Phyrne Press, my online location for everything writing.
Here you will find info and links to my children’s picture books (published under the name A. Mallarkey).
You will also find occasionally scary, sometimes heartwarming, and always fun flash fiction – including the ongoing series The Adventures of Captain Bear.
I love to host 1920s Murder Mystery Weekends at my B&B in New Brunswick, Canada, which involves creating characters and scenarios while also designing and making clothes from that era, some of which are showcased here.
I sometimes work with authors to help them realize their vision for the cover of their book (some of these are showcased here).
Author, CREATOR, Empowerer, DOG LOVER
Carol Ann McDevitt
While my career in tech included some creativity, these days writing and clothing design are my creative outlets. I’ve written and published four children’s books under the name A. Mallarkey and I write flash fiction, epic fantasy, and enjoy Writing Battles & other contests. I love creating 1920s murder mystery weekends at my beautiful Roaring 20’s Bed and Breakfast on the scenic
Saint John/Wolastoq River.
My Coton de Tulear Kilimanjaro (Kili) and I enjoy our beautiful home and yard just outside Fredericton, NB Canada. We like to hike, swim and eat treats.
Books
Kili’s New Home
A Kili the Coton de Tulear Adventure
Kili protects his new home from an invasion of wasps and a skunk(!) and figures out what makes a good home.
Best Thing Ever
The Adventures of Cocoa the Chocolate Lab
Cocoa tries to decide what she likes best: ear scritches, treats, belly rubs or walks.
Kili et sa nouvelle maison
Une Aventure Kili le Coton de Tuléar
Kili protège sa nouvelle maison d’une invasion de guêpes et d’une moufette (!) et découvre ce qui constitue une bonne maison.
Ce que je préfère
Une aventure de la belle Cocoa
Cocoa essaie de décider ce qu’elle préfère : les gratouilles, les traites, les caresses, ou les promenades.
I really liked the method of storytelling here, and I haven’t seen anything quite like it before.
– NYC Midnight judge, 2026
I am a fan of brutalist architecture and design – where everything has a function… and you have excelled at that in spades.
– Writing Battle “Panda”
My favorite part of your story was definitely the humor—you have such a distinctive, engaging voice on the page!