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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Age of Druids is in the RONE Awards!
InD’Tale Magazine runs the RONE Awards every year, awarding excellence in several novel categories. My book, Age of Druids, is up for the Fantasy category. Voting will be the week of May 3-May 10, 2021. You do have to register,…
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Legacy of Luck is on sale!
Legacy of Luck is on sale! Starting now, for the next week, Legacy of Luck, book 3 in The Druid’s Brooch Series, is on sale for $0.99. Don’t worry if you haven’t read the first two books. They all work…
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Legacy of Hunger is free!
Now, don’t get excited. It won’t be free forever! But right now, for a few days, the new and improved edition of Legacy of Hunger, book one in The Druid’s Brooch series, is free. Amazon. com / Amazon.UK / Nook / Smashwords / Applebooks / Kobo Audiobook: Google Play / Apple
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4.5 Star review for Age of Druids in InD’Tale Dec/Jan Issue!
“Age of Druids… provides an exciting and fulfilling conclusion to the series!” Come read the review in InD’Tale Magazine today! Buy links available here! Read the exciting conclusion of the Druid’s Brooch Series, set in the time of St. Patrick!…
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Legacy of Hunger is RELEASED!
Legacy of Hunger is now re-released with new edits, new cover, and new formats! The first book of the Druid’s Brooch Series has been out for five years. However, I’ve learned a lot in that time, so I went back…
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New Cover Art Tease for Legacy of Hunger
Legacy of Hunger, the first book in my Druid’s Brooch Series, is currently not for sale. Not to worry! That’s only temporary! You see, it’s been published by Tirgearr Publishing, and they’ve been fantastic. They still have all my other…
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Recording of opening scene of Age of Druids
I’ve uploaded me reading the first scene of Age of Druids, the ninth and final book in The Druid’s Brooch Series. Please come watch, like, and subscribe! #druid #irish #ireland #pagan #christianity #saintpatrick #historicalfiction #histfic #historicalfantasy #fantasy #fae #faerie #fairy…
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Age of Druids,Book #9 of The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now on pre-order!
Read the exciting conclusion of the Druid’s Brooch Series, set in the time of St. Patrick! GET YOUR COPY WHILE IT’S ONLY 99 cents! Clíodhna has three children and a missing husband, and now finds herself in the middle of…
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The Druid’s Brooch Series is Coming to an End
Follow a family saga back through the centuries, all holders of a magical brooch whose origins are hidden in the mists of time and Irish legend… It started in 1846, with Legacy of Hunger. Valentia left her home in the…
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Stone Forged – New Release!
Two years ago, they ended an invasion. Now, they must prevent an uprising. When peace is shattered by a southern king, the northern Ó Mordha tribesmen must once again join the fight. As the freed invaders amass at the seat…
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Fantastic reviews for Age of Secrets!
Buy your copy here! Reviews are coming in for Age of Secrets, book #8 in The Druid’s Brooch Series The latest is from the April 2020 issue of InD’Tale Magazine, giving Age of Secrets 4.5 stars out of 5, and…
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Age of Secrets, Book #8 of The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now LIVE! . Fingin has no drive in his life until he finds a half-drowned dog who becomes his best friend. That friend leads him to a cottage where…
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Age of Secrets (Druid’s Brooch #8) is on pre-order!
Age of Secrets, Book #8 of The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now on pre-order! . Release date is March 11, 2020. . Fingin has no drive in his life until he finds a half-drowned dog who becomes his best friend.…
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Review on Age of Saints from Historical Novel Society
Have a look at the lovely new review from Anna Bennett at the Historical Novel Society! Sixth-century Ireland springs to life in Christy Nicholas’ Age of Saints, a tapestry of historical detail woven with Irish fairy tales and folklore. Conall is…
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Win a Kindle Reader! Free Books!
Win A Kindle Reader! And Gain Access to Tons of Free Books!!
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Age of Saints is going wide!
Age of Saints, book #7 in The Druid’s Brooch Series, is going wide on September 3, 2019! If you still want it on KU, get it quick! This book has been available on Kindle Unlimited, and thus exclusively on Amazon.…
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Writing updates!
Updates! Time Tourist Outfitters, Ltd. is getting closer to publication! Cover is done, but I still need to complete the wrap around and start the formatting fun. Past Storm and Fire – Almost done recording for audiobook! I…
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Misfortune of Time made the Finals! Rone Awards 2019
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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Age of Saints is a Discovered Diamond!
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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