Media & Press | Awakened Realm with Jax
Welcome to the Awakened Realm press and media hub.
Here you’ll find key information about Jax Southam, the creator of Awakened Realm with Jax — a soulful space where fiction, healing, and transformation meet. Whether you’re a journalist, podcast host, book blogger, or collaborator, you’re in the right place.
Meet Jax Southam
Author | Storyteller | Awakening Guide
Jax Southam is a spiritual storyteller and creator of immersive, transformational journeys — both in fiction and real life. Through her Moons & Runes magical realism series and her signature one-to-one healing experiences (Awakening Journeys), Jax helps women rediscover their inner truth and live with deeper meaning.
With training in healing, counselling, and spiritual coaching, and an Honours Degree in Creative Writing, Jax brings wisdom and warmth to every word and encounter. Her stories are cosy, magical, and quietly powerful — inviting readers and clients alike to shift from feeling lost to truly found.
Media Features & Topics
Jax is available for interviews, guest posts, and collaborative features on topics including:
Writing magical realism and spiritually themed fiction
Finding purpose and soul connection through storytelling
Healing and empowerment journeys for women
Blending practical guidance with intuitive insight
Creating safe, sacred online spaces for transformation
If you’re looking for a guest who can speak with authenticity and heart — and weave real magic into your platform — Jax is your person.
Quick Facts
Pen Name: Martine Cullum
Brand: Awakened Realm with Jax
Location: Norfolk, UK (remote-friendly)
Genres: Magical Realism, Cosy Spiritual Fiction
Sessions: One-to-one Awakening Journeys (video-based “Chapters”)
Audience: Women seeking more purpose, spiritual reconnection, and personal growth
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Get in Touch
Press & Podcast Enquiries: jax@awakenedrealm.co.uk
Collaboration Ideas & Invitations: Connect via LinkedIn or send an email.
Books
Moons & Runes Private Investigators
The Case of the Pendle Prophecy
Thea’s family strives to overcome their magical differences while the centuries-old prophecy looms on the horizon and a suburban ghost tests the skills of our paranormal investigative team.
The Case of the Westerley Wolves
From the author of The POISE Archives urban fantasy trilogy, and Time to Shine, the first in the BUT ONCE Time Banking cosy romance series, comes the fifth book from Martine Cullum in the cosy paranormal Moons & Runes Private Investigator (MARPI) series – The Case of the Westerly Wolves.
The Case of the Haunted Mill
Moons & Runes: The Case of the Haunted Mill – Book Four of the Moons & Runes Private Investigators paranormal cozy series created by Contemporary Romance, Cozy Mystery & Urban Fantasy writer, Martine Cullum.
The Case of the Cursed Amulet
Moons & Runes Private Investigators paranormal cozy mystery series, created by Contemporary Romance & Urban Fantasy writer, Martine Cullum.
The Case of the Missing Day
Moons & Runes: The Case of the Missing Day – Book Two of the Moons & Runes Private Investigators paranormal cozy series by Contemporary Romance Author, Martine Cullum. An Urban Fantasy Book of Friendship available in ebook, paperback and audio.
Moons & Runes Legacy
£4.99This cozy mysteries series begins with a little time travel; step back 400 years, where you’ll meet the infamous witch, Katherine Kemp; whose death provides a protection legacy safeguarding all of Casslewich.
The Case of the Pendle Prophecy
Thea’s family strives to overcome their magical differences while the centuries-old prophecy looms on the horizon and a suburban ghost tests the skills of our paranormal investigative team.
The Case of the Westerley Wolves
From the author of The POISE Archives urban fantasy trilogy, and Time to Shine, the first in the BUT ONCE Time Banking cosy romance series, comes the fifth book from Martine Cullum in the cosy paranormal Moons & Runes Private Investigator (MARPI) series – The Case of the Westerly Wolves.
The Case of the Haunted Mill
Moons & Runes: The Case of the Haunted Mill – Book Four of the Moons & Runes Private Investigators paranormal cozy series created by Contemporary Romance, Cozy Mystery & Urban Fantasy writer, Martine Cullum.
The Case of the Cursed Amulet
Moons & Runes Private Investigators paranormal cozy mystery series, created by Contemporary Romance & Urban Fantasy writer, Martine Cullum.
The Case of the Missing Day
Moons & Runes: The Case of the Missing Day – Book Two of the Moons & Runes Private Investigators paranormal cozy series by Contemporary Romance Author, Martine Cullum. An Urban Fantasy Book of Friendship available in ebook, paperback and audio.
Moons & Runes Legacy
£4.99This cozy mysteries series begins with a little time travel; step back 400 years, where you’ll meet the infamous witch, Katherine Kemp; whose death provides a protection legacy safeguarding all of Casslewich.
The POISE Archives
The POISE Archives: Gifts
The POISE Archives trilogy is, first and foremost, the story of friendship. The books in this urban fantasy series from paranormal mystery and contemporary romance author Martine Cullum, are books about magic, personal growth and destiny.
The POISE Archives: Expansion
The POISE Archives trilogy is, first and foremost, the story of friendship. The books in this urban fantasy series from paranormal mystery and contemporary romance author Martine Cullum, are books about magic, personal growth and destiny.
The POISE Archives: Completion
The POISE Archives trilogy is, first and foremost, the story of friendship. The books in this urban fantasy series from paranormal mystery and contemporary romance author Martine Cullum, are books about magic, personal growth and destiny.
The POISE Archives Books 1-3
The POISE Archives: Gifts, Expansion and Completion.
The POISE Archives trilogy is, first and foremost, the story of friendship.
The POISE Archives: Gifts
The POISE Archives trilogy is, first and foremost, the story of friendship. The books in this urban fantasy series from paranormal mystery and contemporary romance author Martine Cullum, are books about magic, personal growth and destiny.
The POISE Archives: Expansion
The POISE Archives trilogy is, first and foremost, the story of friendship. The books in this urban fantasy series from paranormal mystery and contemporary romance author Martine Cullum, are books about magic, personal growth and destiny.
The POISE Archives: Completion
The POISE Archives trilogy is, first and foremost, the story of friendship. The books in this urban fantasy series from paranormal mystery and contemporary romance author Martine Cullum, are books about magic, personal growth and destiny.
The POISE Archives Books 1-3
The POISE Archives: Gifts, Expansion and Completion.
The POISE Archives trilogy is, first and foremost, the story of friendship.
Reviews
Interview Q&A
Martine Cullum Writes seems to be about more than just writing books.
What do you see as your mission?
Quite simply, to create a nicer world. I try to create a world in which friendship and kindness lead the the way to a happier, more fulfilled life. My books aim to be a welcome tonic for the fast paced, antisocial world we live in, giving my readers a spiritual lift and hope for the future, whilst the healing services and personal development courses provide a means of making that world a reality.
You have come to writing quite late in your career, do you see this as a disadvantage when it comes to building a solid fan-base?
On the contrary; I feel that it is my expereince in counselling, therapy and other patient facing roles, plus life in general that gives me the ability to create realistic characters and weave aspects of personal development into my work without detracting from the story. My books are not just cosy little stories, if you let them, they can be therapeutic as well. In terms of a fan base, the people who are meant to find my books, will find them. I trust in the universe.
You have expanded your writing to include online courses in working with healing energies and general health and wellbeing. What training and experience have you had for this?
I trained with the Norfolk Healer’s Association and qualified as a spiritual healer through the National Federation of Spiritual Healers nearly thirty years ago, and I have delivered healthy lifestyle services for the NHS for the last eighteen years. My courses though, are not aimed at gaining a qualification in either healing or healthy lifestyle, they are designed to be put to practical use, so that my readers and listeners can find ways to help themselves, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Does the fact that you have a long term condition yourself effect your ability to offer your healing related services.
You would think so, wouldn’t you? Actually, putting myself in the relaxed but focussed state required to offer healing often helps my chronic fatigue and lifts my mood, and following the same advice I offer to my readers, listeners and learners, I do ensure I look after myself by following a healthy lifestyle and maintaining the pacing, planning and prioritising which is essential to keeping going.
Do you consider yourself to be religious?
I have faith. I believe in a higher power but do not feel a need to name that power. I feel many religions have powerful messages that we can learn from, but I do not consider myself to be aligned with any particular religion. In the early stages of my spiritual journey I was given some really good advice, to learn about everything but to only assimilate what feels right on a personal level. It has worked well for me over the years in many subjects (though not all – mathematics for instance.)