Morgan DeSpiegelaere finds success in writing and livestock

For many, life on a farm is a full-time commitment. The unpredictable demands of animals, the changing seasons, and the never-ending to-do list keep most farm families busy from dawn to dusk. But for Morgan De Spiegelaere of Bruxelles, farm life has become the foundation for something bigger – an entrepreneurial journey that blends her passions for animals, education, and storytelling.

A farm wife and young mother, Morgan has managed to carve out a unique career from home, combining her background as a registered veterinary technician with her experience raising goats. But that’s only part of the story. In between farm chores and family life, she has also found the time to write and publish four books – two fiction and two non-fiction – turning her love of literature into a tangible accomplishment.

Morgan’s background as a veterinary technician, combined with ten years of experience at the Glenboro Vet Clinic, has proven invaluable in her daily life on the farm. Her knowledge of animal care became especially useful when she found herself in an unexpected situation – her firstborn baby was milk intolerant.

“The sensible thing to do was get a goat and feed him goat’s milk;” Morgan said with a smile. What began as a practical solution soon evolved into something more. As her son grew older and became more tolerant to cows milk, Morgan found herself with an overabundance of goat’s milk. Not one to let anything go to waste, she began experimenting with ways to put it to good use.

That necessity turned into an opportunity. Today, Morgan creates and sells a variety of handmade goat’s milk products including soaps, lotions, lip balms, shaving soaps, bath bombs and bath salts. Morgan also keeps her mind and imagination open for new ideas for new product line with each developed with care, using natural ingredients – many of which are grown in her own garden. The intoxicating fragrances are all nature-derived, reflecting her commitment to quality and sustainability.

Her natural products are sold at farmers markets, craft sales, the occasional Ladies’ Night, on-site and on-line through her website.

What started as a way to nourish her child has grown into a thriving small business, proving that sometimes, the best ideas come from life’s unexpected challenges.

Escaping Into Stories – Then Writing Her Own

While life on the farm is busy and fulfilling, Morgan has always loved escaping into books. From an early age, she found joy in immersing herself in thrilling stories that transported her beyond the fields and fences of rural Manitoba. But one place, in particular, has always captivated her imagination: Scotland.

“I don’t know why I have always been fascinated with Scotland, but I am;” Morgan admitted. “So, my trilogy is set in Scotland.”

Her love of storytelling eventually led her to create her own worlds. She begins her writing process with an outline. While she has her characters thought out, their personalities grow as the story develops. Once her novel is completed, she does a final edit following specific guidelines, then formats it through Kindle Direct Publishing. The book covers are her creations as well. Her books are published and sold through Amazon.

Between farm chores, running her goat milk business, and raising a family, Morgan has learned to carve out time for writing whenever she can. Early mornings, late nights, and quiet moments throughout the day allow her to weave tales of adventure set against the rugged beauty of Scotland. She is presently working on the final book of her Trilogy. “Writing is therapy for me, I love to let my imagination soar and put my thoughts to paper,” she said smiling.

Morgan’s ability to balance multiple passions – agriculture, entrepreneurship, and writing – has made her an inspiring example of rural creativity. She proves that even in the heart of the prairies, dreams of far-off lands can come to life on the page.

Morgan’s journey showcases the creativity and resilience of rural entrepreneurs. By merging her skills in animal care, her passion for farming and her love of literature, she has crafted a fulfilling career that allows her to work from home while contributing to her family’s livelihood. Her story is a testament to what’s possible when passion and perseverance come together.

While writing fiction was somewhat as an escape for Morgan, writing nonfiction proved to be challenging. “I was self taught when it came to making products with goats milk and it was very hard and frustrating finding guidelines and government regulations;” she explained.

To Morgan, the two non-fiction books seemed like an endless process, filled with obstacles and lessons learned along the way. Her goal was to create a straightforward, reliable guide that simplified the process and made it achievable for others.

From tending goats to crafting dreamy romance stories, Morgan De Spiegelaere is proving that the farm life doesn’t mean putting dreams on hold – it can be the very thing that inspires them.

PHOTO CAPTION: Author Morgan DeSpiegelaere signs a book for a fan between her many other tasks around the farm. PHOTO SUBMITTED