The ashes blew up from the fire as she gazed into the flames, tears making runnels in those ashes that kissed her face. She tried hard to think of his soul rising up with the sparks into the wind…
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Ashes
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Posted in Writing
Posted in Writing
A Year Ago…
A year ago we were hopeful. A year ago, we had no idea. A year ago, we thought this would be an easy thing. A year ago, we made plans. A year ago, we bought airfare for our vacation. A…
Thoughts on Coronavirus
We are frightened. Oh, most of us sublimate that fear. We hide it under home projects, work in insane conditions, homeschooling, and craft projects. But we are scared. This is brand new for us. This hasn’t happened in living…
Blessing Your Dead – Building Bridges – The Lady’s Quill
Ritualancestors, dead, death, Gods, magic, necromancy, polytheism, polytheist, Samhain, witchcraft Source: Blessing Your Dead – Building Bridges – The Lady’s Quill
Tagged with: dead, death, gods, magic, necromancy, polytheism, polytheist, Ritualancestors, samhain, witchcraft
Posted in History, pagan
Posted in History, pagan
Cailleach of Ballygran I – Ireland’s Lore and Tales
Essay, Ireland, Legend, Short StoryTags Cailleach, Death, Fear, Horror, Ireland, Ritual, Spirits, Tradition, Witches Source: Cailleach of Ballygran I – Ireland’s Lore and Tales
Call of the Morrigú is LIVE!
RELEASE DAY!!! Call of the Morrigú is now LIVE and ready to go! It’s on sale just through the weekend, so get your copy now before the price goes back up! . Would you dare rouse a goddess?…
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Cover Reveal! Call of the Morrigú
Today’s the day! The cover is out for Call of the Morrigú! . It is up on Amazon for pre-order here My Tirgearr Publishing page. . Call of the Morrigú will be on sale at 99 cents until the weekend after…
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Posted in Art, History, pagan, Writing
Posted in Art, History, pagan, Writing
Mass Infant Grave found at a former Irish orhpanage
The ages of the dead ranged from 35 weeks to 3 years old via A Mass Infant Grave Was Found at a Former Irish Orphanage — TIME
Call of the Morrigú is on contract!
Well, crap, that was fast! I sent in Call of the Morrigú ten days ago. Ten. I just got the contract offer today! Ten days! Usually it’s several MONTHS. Ten days. Evidently my new editor (just got switched to her…
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Death Masks by Jim Butcher
Originally posted on Dab of Darkness:
Where I Got It: Own it. Narrator: James Marsters Publisher: Penguin Audio (2009) Length: 11 hours 21 minutes Series: Book 5 The Dresden Files Author’s Page Note: This is the book where reading them out of order stars to do…
My article in the Celtic Guide February 2016
I have an article on the cycle of life and death in Irish mythology and photographs in the latest issue of the Celtic Guide, February 2016. Please check it out, free online! ********* Don’t miss information on Celtic…
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Posted in History, Photography, Travel, Writing
Posted in History, Photography, Travel, Writing
Irish Cemeteries
Some people avoid cemeteries, believing them to be sad, depressing, or just plain creepy. I, however, love cemeteries. I love wandering around in them, looking at the beautiful funereal sculpture, the interesting notes on the headstones, the different ways in…
Winter Crone Legends by Elaine Moxon
Excellent article on English Historical Fiction Author Blog about Winter Crone Legends, written by Elaine Moxon… ********* Don’t miss information on Celtic myth and history, as well as practical travel planning tips, and hidden places, in my travel books.…
Samhain, Hallowe’en, All Hallows’ Eve
This time of year is full of mystery, cold wind, and rattling leaves, no matter what your beliefs. The ancients thought it to be a time when the veil between this world and the next is at its thinnest. That…
History and Symbolism of the Celtic Cross
Celtic Crosses dot hundreds of cemeteries across Ireland and Scotland, as well as Wales, England, Europe, and beyond. Few symbols are as recognizable as the Celtic Cross as the embodiment of Celtic Christianity. It is popularly believed that St. Patrick…
Historical fantasy, time travel adventure, and urban fantasy 