English history, Medieval History, Medieval WomenEleanor of Aquitaine, Godstow, Henry II, Richard I, Rosamund Clifford, Rosamund de Clifford, Woodstock Source: ‘Fair Rosamund’ – History… the interesting bits!
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‘Fair Rosamund’ – History… the interesting bits!
Tagged with: Early Medieval, English history, Godstow, Henry II, history, medieval, Medieval History, Medieval WomenEleanor of Aquitaine, Richard I, Rosamund Clifford, Rosamund de Clifford, Woodstock
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Turlough’s Tale is on pre-order!
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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Posted in History, pagan, Travel, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Travel, Writing
The Celtic Fire Festival of Lughnasadh
I wish everyone a blessed and fruitful Lughnasadh! Lughnasadh is a Celtic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season that was historically observed throughout Ireland & Scotland. Source: The Celtic Fire Festival of Lughnasadh
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Posted in History, pagan, Travel
Author News and Updates
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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Posted in History, Writing
Review: Pilgrimage | Never Felt Better
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…
Call of the Morrigú is LIVE!
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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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Call of the Morrigú Release Party!
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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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Ireland’s pirate queen: Twelve fascinating facts about the legendary Grace O’Malley – Irish Post
Grace O’Malley is celebrated in Ireland as the original ‘Pirate Queen’, but the 16th century figure was also a remarkable leader. Source: Ireland’s pirate queen: Twelve fascinating facts about the legendary Grace O’Malley – Irish Post
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Posted in History, Travel
Six ancient myths from the Scottish islands – The Scotsman
From rock-dwelling giants to mermaids and seals who steal the hearts of local women, Scotland’s islands are still alive today with tales of their supernatural pasts. Source: Six ancient myths from the Scottish islands – The Scotsman
