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Legacy of Truth won an award!

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — 1 Comment

Legacy of Truth has won Honorable Mention in the Fantasy/Historical category of the Global eBook Awards, 2017! ***** I write historical fantasy novels, mostly set in Ireland, and a contemporary romance based on my parents’ 30-year search for true love.…

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Turlough’s Tale is on pre-order!

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Turlough’s Tale is a short story set about ten years before Legacy of Luck, book 3 in The Druid’s Brooch Series. . After his wife dies in childbirth, Turlough decides his children will be better off with their aunt. He…

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Call of the Morrigú is LIVE!

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — 1 Comment

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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Genesis of a Novel – Part XIV – Acceptance!

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

That’s right! You read that correctly. Misfortune of Vision, the novel whose journey you’ve all been following since Part I – The Beginning back in July 2016, has now been accepted by my publisher! I’m just waiting on the contract now. .…

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Author reading! June 6, 2017 in Elmira, NY

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

I will be reading an excerpt from The Enchanted Swans, my novelization of the ancient Irish fairy tale, the Children of Lir. The event is at the Turtle Leaf Cafe in Elmira, NY on June 6, from 7-9pm EDT. . Come…

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Call of the Morrigú – cover coming tomorrow!

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Call of the Morrigú will be on pre-order on Amazon TOMORROW, release date July 19th! I’ll post the delightful cover art tomorrow. . Would you dare rouse a Goddess? . Life wasn’t easy in 1798 Ireland. Rebellions were rising across…

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Genesis of a Novel – Part XIII – Submission!

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — 1 Comment

Yes, yes, I have finally gotten to where I am reasonably happy with the edits, and I’m submitting my novel to my publisher for consideration. . Since I’ve a standing relationship with my publisher, it is much easier for me…

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Legacy of Truth – please vote in the RONE awards!

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Legacy of Truth, book two in The Druid’s Brooch Series, has passed the first round of nominations for the prestigious RONE Awards for books published in 2016. The second round is up to you! On the week of May 1…

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Legacy of Truth is a 2016 RONE Award nominee!

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

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The Enchanted Swans is LIVE!

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Release Day! The Enchanted Swans is live! GO get your copy for 99 cents now! The price goes up on March 12th. ***** The March Newsletter Giveaway is still going strong – enter for your chance to win! Enter the March…

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