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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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Author News and Updates

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — 1 Comment

Legacy of Hunger won an award! Gold award for eLit 2017 – Historical Fiction I need your input! I’m doing research for Misfortune of Time, book 6 in The Druid’s Brooch Series. It’s set in 1055 AD in the…

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Review: Pilgrimage | Never Felt Better

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

I’m excited to see this, especially as I just finished my second novel set in 12th century Ireland. A lot of my research dealt with the triple culture clash of Normans, Gaelic Irish and the Vikings, as well as the…

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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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Call of the Morrigú Release Party!

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Two more days until release day! I’m stoked and ready for the Call of the Morrigú Release Party on Facebook! (July 19th at 7-10:30pm Eastern Time.) . Don’t worry – it’s an online party. All you have to do is…

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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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We’re not done yet – InD’Tale Magazine Monthly Cover Contest! Please come vote for The Enchanted Swans!

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

The cover of The Enchanted Swans is up for vote again! This time with the monthly contest for InD’tale Magazine! Please come vote! Voting ends Monday, May 30th, at midnight. You do need to register to vote, and it’s only…

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Cover Reveal! Call of the Morrigú

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — 9 Comments

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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