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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Snippet from Age of Saints WIP
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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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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
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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Great new review of Misfortune of Vision by the Historical Novel Society!
The lovely folks at The Historical Novel Society just posted a wonderful new review of Misfortune of Vision, book #4 in The Druid’s Brooch Series. . “Thoroughly researched, the novel brims with a magnetic appeal to lovers of Irish medieval history.…
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Interview with Fiona Tarr, author of The Jericho Prophecy
Welcome to Fiona Tarr, author of the new release, The Jericho Prophecy! “A truly wonderful read with the plot very skillfully woven throughout the book.” Claire Simpson “Great book by a great author!! Definitely a Must Read!!!” Ellen Engelbrecht The battle for…
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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
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
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
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
A River of Silence by Susan Clayton-Goldner
When Detective Winston Radhauser is awakened by a call from dispatch at 12:45a.m., it can mean only one thing—something terrible awaits him. He races to the Pine Street address. In the kitchen, Caleb Bryce, nearly deaf from a childhood accident,…
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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
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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Tirgearr Winter Sale!
Many of Tirgearr’s books are on sale this winter, including Legacy of Hunger, Book #1 in The Druid’s Brooch Series! Ireland is no promised land in 1846. It is wracked by a crippling potato blight, and people are dying. But…
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Lady of the Two Lands by Elizabeth Delisi
Lady of the Two Lands by Elizabeth Delisi One minute, Hattie Williams is in a museum, sketching a gold necklace that belonged to Hatshepsut, first female Pharaoh of Egypt; and the next, she’s lying in a room too archaic to…
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Posted in History, Writing
Posted in History, Writing
Fantasy/Urban Fantasy Giant Giveaway!
Win up to 35+ Fantasy/Urban Fantasy eBooks! (2) Grand Prize “Gift Baskets” of ALL eBooks! (35+) Winners of Individual eBooks (randomly selected titles) ***** I write historical fantasy novels, mostly set in Ireland, and a contemporary romance based on my…
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Giveaway!
GIVEAWAY! Enter here to win BOTH a $15 Amazon Gift card and a free copy of my ebook, Legacy of Hunger, book #1 in The Druid’s Brooch Series. You have to follow several Twitter accounts and visit some FB pages…
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Award voting for Legacy of Luck!
Legacy of Luck is up for Rings of Honor Award! Please go check the listing and vote for your favorite! The voting will take place from today the 7th of December 2017 to 31st of December 2017. ***** I…
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