Beauty. Each and every one of us should stop to appreciate a glimpse of beauty every day. The sweet song of a bird at dawn. The dandelion struggling to grow through a crack in the sidewalk. The dew glistening on…
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Beltaine by Lora O’Brien
Watch this fantastic video of Lora O’Brien discussing Bealtaine Beltane is the anglicised version of our Irish word Bealtaine – still in use and meaning ‘the month of May’, and used in association with May Eve or May Day in…
May Day & Butter Stealing Witches
On May Day, or more particularly, May morning, witches are traditionally believed to be able to steal their neighbour’s milk or butter, so that no amount of churning will create butter. These witches, or hags as they were often known,…
Landscape of Scottish Mythological Gods, Goddesses and Giants
Scottish mythology and folklore make a finely woven tartan (travel) rug threaded with a collection of colorful and sometimes dark tales that have emerged from the long history of Scotland; each one elaborated and bettered by successive generations of storytellers. But…
Misfortune of Time is a Rone Award Nominee for 2019!
(Buy link HERE!) In 11th century Ireland, Étaín must hide her pagan magic from her pious Christian priest husband, Airtre. She wants to escape his physical abuse, but she must stay to protect their grandson, Maelan. Over many lifetimes, she…
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Misfortune of Time is a Nominee for 2019 Top Shelf Indie Book Awards
Misfortune of Time, Book # 6 in The Druid’s Brooch Series, has been named as a Nominee for the 2019 Top Shelf Indie Book Awards!
Age of Saints – Reviews are coming in!
Readers are leaving some lovely comments on Age of Saints, book #7 in The Druid’s Brooch Series Now available on all Amazon platforms, including Kindle Unlimited! “This story has its own unique identity, but also ‘fits’ wonderfully well with…
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Happy Solstice!
Happy solstice! Ah, December. The ringing of jingle bells until you want to smash the little buggers whenever they appear, the mad dash for holiday gifts, the dreaded anticipation of hordes of relatives appearing at your doorstep. And yet,…
Age of Saints is on contract!
Age of Saints, book #7 in The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now on contract with Tirgearr Publishing. Tentative release date is April 2019. Stay tuned for more details! . Watch my Tirgearr Publishing page for more news, or to catch…
A Samhain Blessing
From Arthur Hinds, Bard Extraordinaire: I honor my ancestors- those that came before me- those that stand beside me in the eddies of time. I honor my family- family by fated blood relation- family by recognition and adoption…
Tirgearr Publishing Hallowe’en Sale 2018!
Want some scary, spooky books on sale? We’ve got ’em at Tirgearr Publishing! Come check out several wonderful books for sale at just 99c/99p on their Amazon sites! Sale runs from Monday, October 27th through November 4th! …
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Posted in pagan, Writing
Faces of the Mórrígan – a Perception of Deity – Lora O’Brien – Irish Author & Guide
As part of our annual 6 month Intensive Programme, I answer questions from students who want to know more about the Irish Goddess Mórrígan, with whom I have had a solid working relationship for about 15 years now… and the last 13…
Myth & Moor: “Into the Woods” series, 52: Twilight Tales
Source: Myth & Moor: “Into the Woods” series, 52: Twilight Tales
Great new 5 star review in InD’Tale Magazine for Misfortune of Time!!
See the review in the September issue!
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Happy Lughnasadh!
The first day of August (or thereabouts) is traditionally celebrated in Celtic cultures as Lammas, Lughansadh, or the first harvest in the northern hemisphere. The Scottish name for August is Lammas. . Lammas is one of the four pre-Christian Celtic…
Snippet from Age of Saints WIP
A snippet from my current WIP, Age of Saints (#7 of The Druid’s Brooch Series) As he trudged down the path toward the oak grove, the wind whipped up, lashing the dried leaves on the ground into a…
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Misfortune of Time – Reviews are coming in!
Misfortune of Time, book #6 in The Druid’s Brooch Series, released July 11, 2018, and some wonderful reviews have been posted so far! . “Christy Nicholas once again weaves a historical tale from old Ireland with the magical gift of…
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Happy Solstice!
Summer is here, hot and sultry! I have had a love-hate relationship with summer. Having grown up in South Florida, summer meant blistering heat, horrible humidity, and lovely complications such as heat rash. There’s your delightful visual for the…
Calling to the Hollow Hills: Irish Gods – Names and Attributes – Discover Druidry
Crafts Culture Discussion Environmentalism God and Goddess Guest Bloggers History Lifestyle Plant Healing Politics Psychology and Well-being Ritual Seasonal Celebrations Spirituality Symbolism Tools Source: Calling to the Hollow Hills: Irish Gods – Names and Attributes – Discover Druidry
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Posted in History, pagan
Posted in History, pagan
Misfortune of Time is on pre-order!
Book #6 of The Druid’s Brooch Series, is on pre-order for just 99 cents! (works as a stand-alone) Time cannot heal all wounds. In 11th century Ireland, Étaín must hide her pagan magic from her pious Christian priest…
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Posted in History, pagan, Travel, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Travel, Writing
Historical fantasy, time travel adventure, and urban fantasy 