WHAT THE CHRYSALIS KEEPS
Behind the name, beyond the gates, the blood on our hands is all the same.
(Coming September 30th, 2026)
MEET MICA MERRILL RICE
My story began with poetry written in notebooks through teenage angst and depression that now fuels stories about characters on the edge of insanity. Whether searching for the truth Deep in the Woods or the sunlit dread in What the Chrysalis Keeps, my stories explore buried secrets and the sharp edge of survival.
When I’m not waiting behind the gates of Swallowtail, you can find me in my writing chamber or behind the mic of my podcast, Traditionally Self-Published.
“I write what becomes of women when they turn pain to power.”
TRADITIONALLY SELF-PUBLISHED
Unlocking the gate to give authors tips and tricks to put you in control of your own writing journey.
THE RULES OF SWALLOWTAIL
Do as you’re told.
Loyalty above all.
Our secrets stay buried behind these gates.
Strength is beauty. Weakness is death.
Swallowtail is forever.
