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Past Storm and Fire is part of this InD’Tale video of 5 Star review books!

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Past Storm and Fire is part of this InD’Tale video of 5 Star review books! #mustread #paststormandfire #vikings #timeslip #romance Buy link here!

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Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale!

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

My publisher, Tirgearr Publishing, is having their annual summer/winter sale through the month of July. Hosted through Smashwords, you can grab most books at 50% off! https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/tirgearr 👉 And yes! My books are also on sale!! …

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Bluebells will be in On Loss Anthology

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — 1 Comment

I’m happy to announce that my short story, Bluebells, will be included in the On Loss Anthology, due out on June 27, 2019! This is my first short story sold, so I’m very excited! Click here to learn…

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Win a Kindle Fire 7!

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Who doesn’t love free things? A free Kindle Fire 7! Winner is drawn July 1. Just follow each author on the list on Bookbub or Facebook and earn another entry. CLICK HERE TO ENTER!

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Misfortune of Time made the Finals! Rone Awards 2019

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Misfortune of Time, Book #6 in The Druid’s Brooch series, made the Rone Awards 2019 Finals in the Fantasy Category! See the listing in the June 2019 issue of InD’Tale Magazine here! Pick up your own copy here!

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Past Storm and Fire got 5 Stars in InD’Tale Magazine!

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — 1 Comment

InD’Tale Magazine just reviewed Past Storm and Fire in their June 2019 issue, and gave it a glowing 5 STAR review! Click here to see the magazine – the review is on the last page! An excerpt from the review:…

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Age of Saints is a Discovered Diamond!

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Discovering Diamonds has posted a lovely review of Age of Saints, book #7 in The Druid’s Brooch Series. “Equally appreciated is Nicholas’s deep understanding of Irish legend and lore. Her books are rich with these, and they bring the culture…

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Misfortune of Time is in the 2019 Rone Awards!

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — 4 Comments

Misfortune of Time, book #6 in The Druid’s Brooch Series, is in this week’s RONE Awards at InD’Tale Magazine! Please go and vote for Misfortune of Time in the Fantasy category! You must register to vote, and you can only…

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Past Storm and Fire is now released!

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — 2 Comments

Past Storm and Fire Past Storm and Fire, a timeslip romance taking place in both modern Miami and medieval Iceland, is now RELEASED!! It will be available both on Kindle and in Print (presuming I can get my proof done…

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Misfortune of Time is a Rone Award Nominee for 2019!

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

(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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Past Storm and Fire is now on Pre-Order!

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Past Storm and Fire Past Storm and Fire, a timeslip romance taking place in both modern Miami and medieval Iceland, is now available on pre-order! It will be available both on Kindle and in Print (presuming I can get my…

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Misfortune of Time is a Nominee for 2019 Top Shelf Indie Book Awards

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

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!

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Misfortune of Song and Misfortune of Vision are finalists in The 2018 Wishing Shelf Awards!

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Link to a list of the 2018 FINALISTS in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. The children’s books were read and judged by children in 8 UK primary and secondary schools, the adult books by 2 Reading Groups, 1 in London…

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Age of Saints – Reviews are coming in!

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

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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Read me, I’m Irish Sale!

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — 2 Comments

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Want something lovely and Irish to read this weekend? We have options! See them all at Tirgearr Publishing! Not all titles are on sale! Sharon Black – Going Against Type Mary Bradford – My Husband’s…

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Legacy of Hunger is FREE!

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Legacy of Hunger, book #1 in The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now FREE! That’s right, totally free! In 1846, on a farm in Ohio, 22-year-old Valentia is haunted by her Irish grandmother’s tales of the family she once left behind…

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Age of Saints releases tomorrow!

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Tomorrow is release day for Age of Saints, book #7 in The Druid’s Brooch Series! Has anyone read the ARC? Tomorrow would be a fantastic day to post a review! If you haven’t gotten your copy yet, it’s on sale…

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Age of Saints is on Pre-Order!

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Age of Saints, Book #7 of The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now on pre-order! . Release date is March 6, 2019 . NOTE: This book will ONLY be available via Kindle Unlimited for the first 90 days after release. After…

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55 places you can download tens of thousands books, plays and other literary texts completely legally for free

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — 4 Comments

via 55 places you can download tens of thousands books, plays and other literary texts completely legally for free In an increasingly digital world, literature is evolving. Sales of e-readers continue to rise, yet the cost of digital books…

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Finalists for The 2018 Wishing Shelf Book Awards!

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — 3 Comments

Not one, but TWO of my novels from 2018 have been judged as finalists in the 2018 Wishing Shelf Book Awards. Misfortune of Song and Misfortune of Vision were both selected in the Adult Fiction category. See…

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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.

Call of the Morrigú – Historical fantasy set in 1797 Ireland.
The Enchanted Swans – Historical fantasy set in 500 BCE Ireland, based on The Children of Lir, an Irish Fairy Tale.
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. Druid’s Brooch #1
Legacy of Truth – Historical fantasy set around 1800 Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #2
Legacy of Luck – Historical fantasy set in 1745 Ireland and Scotland. Druid’s Brooch #3
Misfortune of Vision – Historical fantasy set in 12th century Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #4
Misfortune of Song – Historical fantasy set in 12th century Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #5
Misfortune of Time – Historical fantasy set in 11th century Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #6
Age of Saints – Historical fantasy set in 6th century Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #7

Age of Secrets – Historical fantasy set in 6th century Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #8 (first \draft)
Turlough’s Tale – Short Story in The Druid’s Brooch series, set ten years before Legacy of Luck.
Time Tourist Outfitters, Ltd. – Time travel novel beginning in modern Toronto. Working on first draft.

Past Storm and Fire – Timeslip novel set in 20th century Miami and 12th century Iceland (Releases April 15th, 2019)
Stunning, Strange and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland Mythical, Magical, Mystical: A Guide to Hidden Ireland

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