I attended my first powwow this weekend. I had a fantastic time!
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To be honest, I was a bit concerned about the reception my jewelry would get. I do seedbead weaving, but not in a Native American tradition. I make pictorial and sculptural pieces. I was worried that I might be disdained for work that wasn’t in line with the theme of the gathering. I shouldn’t have worried! I was a big hit, and had a fantastic time.
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I got to meet lots of people, such as Tom, leader of the Corning Native American Council. And Rita, who was running the event. I met Grandmother Isabelle, who traveled from Canada to tell stories. Joseph FireCrow regaled us with ethereal flute music and stories as well. We even got to see live hawk demonstrations.
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The dancing was the most spectacular part. Nahui Ollin Aztec Fire Dancers were visiting from Mexico, and gave a demonstration of Aztec fire-dancing.
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There were several thousand people who visited during the day. I was more than surprised that this was only the second year of the festival! I definitely look forward to being part of it once again next year.
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I write historical fantasy novels, mostly set in Ireland, and a contemporary romance based on my parents’ 30-year search for true love. Don’t miss information on Celtic myth and history, as well as practical travel planning tips, and hidden places, in my travel books.
– Better To Have Loved – Contemporary romance based on the true story of my parents’ 30-year search for love
– Legacy of Hunger – Historical fantasy set in 1846 Ireland
– Legacy of Truth – Historical fantasy set around 1800 Ireland. Prequel to Legacy of Hunger. Available now!
– Legacy of Luck – Historical fantasy set in 1745 Ireland and Scotland. Prequel to Legacy of Truth, tentative release date January, 2017!
– The Enchanted Swans – Historical fantasy set in 500 BCE Ireland, based on The Children of Lir, an Irish Fairy Tale. Tentative release date March 2017!
– Stunning, Strange and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland
– Mythical, Magical, Mystical: A Guide to Hidden Ireland
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I am an artist, accountant and author living in western New York, transplanted from Denmark, Michigan, Florida, West Virginia, Pennsylvania (in that order!) I love the beauty of the world and sharing it with others through jewelry, photography, digital painting and writing.
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