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 Irish name for August is Lammas. . Lammas is one of the four pre-Christian Celtic…
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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
Misfortune of Time – Release Day!
Book #6 of The Druid’s Brooch Series, is RELEASED! Get your copy before July 15th for just 99 cents! (works as a stand-alone). It goes up to normal price of $5.99 after that. Time cannot heal all wounds.…
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Posted in History, Travel, Writing
Posted in History, Travel, Writing
First Chapter of Misfortune of Vision – Audio!
The lovely EbonyClokk has recorded a reading of the first chapter of Misfortune of Vision, book #4 in The Druid’s Brooch Series. Listen to it here!
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Posted in History, Travel, Writing
Posted in History, Travel, Writing
Age of Saints has begun…
Really, this time! . Age of Saints will be book # 7 in The Druid’s Brooch series, and the first of the final trilogy, set in the 5th and 6th centuries of Ireland’s history. . I’ve written the first 10,000…
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Posted in History, Travel, Writing
Posted in History, Travel, 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…
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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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
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
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
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
Call of the Morrigú is a Finalist in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2017!
Call of the Morrigú has been selected as a finalist in the 2017 Wishing Shelf Book Awards – Adult Division. Would you dare rouse a goddess? Life isn’t easy in 1798 Ireland. Rebellions are rising across the countryside, and…
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Misfortune of Song is on pre-order!
Misfortune of Song, book five in The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now on pre-order, as of today! Release date is set for April 4, 2018. Even a soldier cannot fight young love. In 12th century Ireland, all Maelan…
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Release Day for Misfortune of Vision!
Today is release day for Misfortune of Vision by Christy Nicholas Book #4 in The Druid’s Brooch Series Historical fantasy set in 12th century Ireland ~ Prophecy can be dangerous ~ In 12th century Ireland, Orlagh has been Seer to…
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Semifinalists in the Golden Box Books!
BOTH Legacy of Hunger and Call of the Morrigú are semifinalists in the Golden Box Books 2017 awards! Get Legacy of Hunger NOW when it’s on sale for 99 cents!
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22 Celtic Winter Solstice Customs & Traditions
Fáilte ort féin, a ghrian nan tráth, ‘S tu siubhal ard nan speur; Do cheumaibh treun air sgéith nan ard, ‘S tu máthair áigh nan reul. Thu laighe síos an cuan na díth Gun díobhail is […] Source: 22 Celtic…
Thunderclap Campaign for Misfortune of Vision
Hey, everyone! I’ve set up a Thunderclap for my release of Misfortune of Vision! PLEASE – go and pledge your support. It costs NOTHING! You can share with Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, or all three! I need 100 supporters for it…
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Why Are There Carvings of Women Flashing Their Genitals on Churches Across Europe? | Ancient Origins
The last place one would expect to see an image of a woman flashing her genitals is a church wall, but across Europe, most notably Ireland and Britain, there are dozens of them. Most are old women demonstrating rather exaggerated…
Editorial review for Legacy of Truth
A great new editorial review from San Francisco Review of Books! “Richly detailed and well written, Legacy of Truth is a treat for fans of historical fiction.” “If they made history in school this interesting, everyone would pass with flying colors!”…
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
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