This is the next installment of a series of posts I’ve been writing, following the process of writing a novel from conception through publication and beyond. . I started pre-writing Misfortune of Vision on July 23, 2016. On August 23, I…
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Genesis of a Novel – Part VI – Characters Going Awry
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Posted in History, Writing
Posted in History, Writing
Fairies, Fantasy and Fairytales 😊😊 — The Paths of the Spirit
I know most of you already know about my Fairy Blog, but I have received a few more followers lately, so I thought I’d just remind everyone. 😊😊 Yes, I have Fairy Blog! 😄. Here you will find many of…
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Legacy of Truth Blog Review Tour
Originally posted on Liz Gavins Blog:
Remember to follow the other stops on the tour for a better chance at winning the Giveaway. Find the schedule here. EXCERPT Westport was a fascinating place. She had seen the stately Westport House as…
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Blog Tour: Legacy of Truth by Christy Nicholas + Giveaway
Originally posted on Book Whizz:
Legacy of Truth by Christy Nicholas Published by Tirgearr Publishing on July 6, 2016 Genres: Historical Fiction Pages: ebook – 358 Source: Goddess Fish Promotions Legacy of Truth will be $0.99 during the tour. BUY IT: Blurb: Gifted with…
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Bede’s World reborn
The Venerable Bede was an English monk who spent almost his whole life at the dual monastery of Wearmouth-Jarrow in the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria. He wrote about the evolution of early Eng… Source: Bede’s World reborn
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Posted in History
Posted in History
Genesis of a Novel – Opening Lines – Part V
This is the next installment of a series of posts I’ve been writing, following the process of writing a novel from conception through publication and beyond. . You only have one chance to make a great first impression. That is…
Author Reading in Corning, NY
When: September 15, 2016 5:30pm-7:30pm What: Author readings Where: ARTS Council at 79 West Market Street, Corning, NY Who: Christy Nicholas, local author and Fred Lawrenson, local author Why: Drinks and snacks provided! Seriously, though – to promote my new release. Legacy of…
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Posted in History, Travel, Writing
Posted in History, Travel, Writing
My Locations at the DragonCon Art Show
Labor Day Weekend is Nerdigras in Atlanta, Georgia! 80,000+ geeks and sundry nerds descend upon 5 downtown Atlanta hotels and have a geekfest. I will, as always, have my beaded jewelry and photoprints at the Dragoncon Art Show, located in the Hyatt, two…
Tagged with: ancient, architecture, art, art show, artist, atlanta, auction, author, bead, beaded, beadweaving, beadwork, beadwoven, beauty, bid, blog, blogging, book, britain, british, castle, celt, celtic, coast, convention, dragon, dragoncon, druid, druid's brooch, ebook, england, faerie, fairy, famine, fantasy, festival, fiction, filming locations, game of thrones, georgia, histfic, historic, historical, historical fantasy, historical fiction, history, iceland, ireland, irish, jewelry, landscape, legacy of hunger, legacy of truth, legend, magic, medieval, mountains, myth, mythology, nature, neolithic, new release, northern ireland, novel, old, outlander, pagan, photography, prints, religion, romance, science fiction, scifi, scotland, scottish, series, show, tradition, travel, wicca, write, writing
Posted in Art, Jewelry, Photography
Posted in Art, Jewelry, Photography
Genesis of a Novel – The Scene List – Part IV
This is the next installment of a series of posts I’ve been writing, following the process of writing a novel from conception through publication and beyond. . I did the next step on Misfortune of Vision (Book 4 of The Druid’s…
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Posted in History, Writing
Posted in History, Writing
The History Girls: Scotland’s Pictish Stones and The Lost Story of Guinevere by Catherine Hokin
Source: The History Girls: Scotland’s Pictish Stones and The Lost Story of Guinevere by Catherine Hokin
The Enchanted Swans is Submitted!
Woohoo! I did it, I did it! I submitted another novel to my publisher for consideration! The Enchanted Swans came to a final draft (well, before editors get to it!) of 98,187 words. I didn’t think it was going to…
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Legacy of Truth – Book Tour, Review and Giveaway – The Silver Dagger Scriptorium
Source: Legacy of Truth – Book Tour, Review and Giveaway – The Silver Dagger Scriptorium
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Writing
He Thought He Saw – Part 7 — Dellani Oakes
On his way home from the market, Brian is attacked once more by the swamp creatures and he wrecks his bike. The big, white dog appears again and helps him get away. Curious if anyone else has reported such strange…
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The Sea Queen of Connacht
Originally posted on Tales of the Wild Atlantic Way:
Portrait of a pirate woman at the beach, by Selenit Tá Gráinne Mhaol ag teacht thar sáile, Óglaigh armtha léi mar gharda. Gráinne Mhaol is coming over the sea, Armed warriors…
Genesis of a Novel – Place – Part III
This is the next installment of a series of posts I’ve been writing, following the process of writing a novel from conception through publication and beyond. . Location, location, location. Where do you write? They say to ‘write…
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Posted in History, Travel, Writing
Posted in History, Travel, Writing
BBC – History – Ancient History in depth: Native Tribes of Britain
Explore our map showing the major Celtic tribes who lived in Britain at the time of the Roman Conquest Source: BBC – History – Ancient History in depth: Native Tribes of Britain
Here is my interview with Christy Jackson Nicholas
Originally posted on authorsinterviews:
Name: Christy Jackson Nicholas Age: 46 Where are you from: That’s not an easy question. I was conceived in England, gestated in Scotland, born in Denmark, and raised in Dearborn, Michigan and then Miami, Florida. Now…
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Book Review: Fairytale by Maggie Shayne — Lover’s Quarrel
Many a man has died of longing for one such as her. For her skin has the flavor of honey which contains a magic all its own. Once a man’s lips taste her nectar, he is bound to her for…
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Historical fantasy, time travel adventure, and urban fantasy 