This is, of course, an entirely subjective question. For some people, a lifetime isn’t enough time. For others, they are churned out like a factory. Most authors are in between. I can only offer my own information. I’m an…
Monthly Archives: July 2016
The Hidden World of the Irish Medieval Park
I am delighted to present a guest post by Fiona Beglane who is the author of a wonderful book on deerparks in Medieval Ireland. Hunting and the keeping of deer was such and important part of me… Source: The Hidden…
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The Genesis of a Novel, the Beginning – Part 1
This is the first installment of a series of posts I’ve been writing, following the process of writing a novel from conception through publication and beyond. Although I’ve already started on the process, I thought it might be interesting to…
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Posted in Writing
M E g A L i T h i A – Stone Circles, megaliths, indexed map of prehistoric stones – M E g A L i T h i A –
Clickable map of the UK showing the distribution of prehistoric stones with links to maps, pictures and details Source: M E g A L i T h i A – Stone Circles, megaliths, indexed map of prehistoric stones – M…
The Ten Commandments of Writing #8: Thou Shalt Heed The Submission Guidelines
Originally posted on Imaginary Friends:
(Cross-posted on the WriteClub blog) It’s been a while since I posted anything in this series of posts. Part of the reason, if I’m honest, is a crisis of confidence. When you have no faith…
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New reviews for Legacy of Truth!
LEGACY OF TRUTH is now released! And lovely reviews are coming in… http://amzn.to/28ILvfA ***** 5 Stars – Cathleen Townsend The good sister of a pair of twins Legacy of Truth is the story of Esme, the good sister of a…
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Posted in History, pagan, Travel, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Travel, Writing
ETWG First Chapter Book Awards: First Place Historical Fiction – Venture Galleries
Legacy of Hunger by Christy Nicholas is the First Place Winner in the Historical Fiction Category of Published Books in the East Texas Writers Guild First Chapter Book Awards. The Story Ireland is no promised land in 1846. It is…
The Feminine in Early Irish Myth and Legend
In early Irish mythology and legend, the feminine is quite dominant in the otherworld as well as on earth. Irish Goddesses abound Source: The Feminine in Early Irish Myth and Legend
Holloways: Roads Tunneled into the Earth by Time | Atlas Obscura
Source: Holloways: Roads Tunneled into the Earth by Time | Atlas Obscura
I won an award! Wait, no, I won TWO!
Legacy of Truth, which just released on July 6th, 2016, has won First Place in the East Texas Writers’ Guild First Chapter Book Awards in the Historical Fiction Published Books category: You can get Legacy of Truth here! But that’s…
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English magic: how folklore haunts the British landscape
The Land of the Green Man by Carolyne Larrington shows how supernatural stories can help us understand reality. Source: English magic: how folklore haunts the British landscape
Donn, the mysterious Irish Lord of the Dead – IrishCentral.com
The story goes that Donn didn’t like mortals farming the slopes of his hill, but that being of a genial disposition he preferred to warn intruders off, rather than punish them. Source: Donn, the mysterious Irish Lord of the Dead…
Green Fairy Islands of Wales
The green meadows of the sea, called in the triads Gwerddonau Lion, are the Green fairy islands of wales, often half-seen in the mists. Source: Green Fairy Islands of Wales
Legacy of Truth is Released!
The day is finally here! LEGACY OF TRUTH is now released! Partially set in Ardara and Achill Island. http://amzn.to/28ILvfA LEGACY OF TRUTH has arleady received a five-star review from Ed on Goodreads: The story in this book tells…
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Posted in History, Writing
Posted in History, Writing
Seven days in the Viking age – a summary of The Viking Way – The Viking Way
A true living history project! One year ago, the project managers of Trondheim Vikinglag decided to make an event where reenactors and living history enthusiasts could gather to get back to the basics of what and why we are engaged…
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Posted in History, pagan, Travel
Posted in History, pagan, Travel
How the Irish got their Language (and their Freckles…) | Brehon Law Academy – Ancient Ireland’s Laws and Customs
How the Irish got their Language (and their Freckles…) Source: How the Irish got their Language (and their Freckles…) | Brehon Law Academy – Ancient Ireland’s Laws and Customs
The Anglo-Saxon Monk: Blog – The Anglo-Saxon Monk
The Anglo-Saxon Monk lingers over the laundry duties of a medieval priory and discovers more than just soap and wat er Source: The Anglo-Saxon Monk: Blog – The Anglo-Saxon Monk
A. G. Carpenter: Legacy of Truth: Guest Blog by Christy Nicholas
AG Carpenter was kind enough to host me today, with an excerpt from Legacy of Truth, releasing on Wednesday! Source: A. G. Carpenter: Legacy of Truth: Guest Blog by Christy Nicholas
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Historical fantasy, time travel adventure, and urban fantasy 