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…
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America the Ugly
I rarely get overtly political, but I cannot remain silent in this issue. The “zero tolerance” policy recently enacted (May 2018) and enforced by the current administration is unconscionable, cruel, and inhumane. American was born upon the principle…
Please nominate Call of the Morrigú for the Dragoncon Awards!
Hey, folks! I’m trying to get on the Dragoncon Award Ballots! Eligible books are published between 7/1/17 and 6/30/18. I’d love if folks could sign on and register (does take email address and verification), nominating Call of…
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Posted in Writing
Posted in Writing
The Enchanted Swans is a 2018 RONE Cover Award Nominee!
Come see the amazing covers in InD’Tale Magazine’s 2018 RONE Cover Awards! The amazing cover for The Enchanted Swans, designed by Cora is on the list! Check out The Enchanted Swans HERE!
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Posted in Art, Writing
Posted in Art, Writing
Nancy’s Novels : #Aye. Ken it wis like this…with Christy Nicholas
A blog about Nancy Jardine’s writing. Source: Nancy’s Novels : #Aye. Ken it wis like this…with Christy Nicholas
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Posted in History, Writing
Posted in History, Writing
My Guide to Happiness
My guide to happiness: – Find a hobby that makes you smile. This will nourish your soul through difficult times. – Explore the world, whether via books, travel, or whatever. Learn about other people and try to understand their world.…
Ask the Author~!
Here is your chance to ask me about my books, my writing, my characters, my ideas, whatever you’d like to know. Ask away! I’ll do my best to answer!
And so it begins…
That’s a DING! Time to start a new novel! The next item up for bat is book #7 in The Druid’s Brooch Series. Working titles of this third and final trilogy of the series are: Age of Saints Age…
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
Great new review of Misfortune of Vision by the Historical Novel Society!
The lovely folks at The Historical Novel Society just posted a wonderful new review of Misfortune of Vision, book #4 in The Druid’s Brooch Series. . “Thoroughly researched, the novel brims with a magnetic appeal to lovers of Irish medieval history.…
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Posted in Writing
Posted in Writing
My Favorite Podshows
Lately I’ve been on a Podshow listening kick, and I wanted to share some of my favorites. They run a gamut between writing, Irish, Icelandic, and History. Many of these podcasts have member-only content that you can obtain by becoming…
Tagged with: anton strout, bitesize irish, bluirini bealoidis, celtic, damh the bard, dan carlin, druidcast, english, gaelic, hardcore, hardcore history, historic, history, iceland, ireland, irish, language, music, myth, podcast, podshow, rex factor, saga, saga thing, story archaeology, viking
Posted in History, music, pagan, Travel, Writing
Posted in History, music, pagan, Travel, Writing
Interview with Fiona Tarr, author of The Jericho Prophecy
Welcome to Fiona Tarr, author of the new release, The Jericho Prophecy! “A truly wonderful read with the plot very skillfully woven throughout the book.” Claire Simpson “Great book by a great author!! Definitely a Must Read!!!” Ellen Engelbrecht The battle for…
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Posted in Writing
Posted in Writing
Nancy’s Novels : Aye. Ken it wis like this….with Laura Vosika
A blog about Nancy Jardine’s writing. Source: Nancy’s Novels : Aye. Ken it wis like this….with Laura Vosika
Editing Rates | The darker side of the fire.
My friend, Sarah Craft, is an author and editor – here are her rates! Congratulations on finishing your story. It’s a great accomplishment. But now you need to dedicate time and energy to making your story better. After your…
Misfortune of Song is RELEASED!
Misfortune of Song by Christy Nicholas Book #5 in The Druid’s Brooch Series (works as a stand-alone) IS NOW LIVE! Historical fantasy set in 12th century Ireland ~ Even a soldier cannot fight love ~ In 12th century Ireland, all…
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Promise on a Parchment by Moire Criomtainn
It’s rare that I come across a relatively unknown author that blows me away. However, having read the first book by Moire Criomtainn, Tale on a Parchment, I can only bow and say ‘I’m not worthy! I’m not worthy!” .…
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Drunken Druid Award Shortlist for 2017 Novels
The Drunken Druid Awards have announced their shortlist for 2017 novels – and I have not one, but TWO novels on the shortlist! Out of 10! Both The Enchanted Swans and Call of the Morrigú are in the running! …
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Posted in Writing
Posted in Writing
March Madness! A Platinum Author Event~
Come one come all for author chats, prizes and contests! I’m on at 6:45 EDT, but events are happening all afternoon/evening!
Read me, I’m Irish!
This weekend, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, all Irish novels at Tirgearr are on sale on Kindle! This includes almost ALL of my books, including my Irish Travel Guide!
Misfortune of Time is on Contract!
Misfortune of Time, book #6 in The Druid’s Brooch Series is on contract with my fantastic publisher, Tirgearr Publishing! The tentative date is set for early July 2018. Stay tuned for more details! Misfortune of Time Time…
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Writing
