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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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
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
Posted in History, pagan, 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
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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Posted in Writing
Posted in Writing
Nancy’s Novels : #Aye. Ken it wis like this…with Christy Nicholas
A blog about Nancy Jardine’s writing. Source: Nancy’s Novels : #Aye. Ken it wis like this…with Christy Nicholas
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Posted in History, Writing
Posted in History, Writing
This map video shows every European ruler since 400 BC – Matador Network
Long live the king? Source: This map video shows every European ruler since 400 BC – Matador Network
Calling to the Hollow Hills: Irish Gods – Names and Attributes – Discover Druidry
Crafts Culture Discussion Environmentalism God and Goddess Guest Bloggers History Lifestyle Plant Healing Politics Psychology and Well-being Ritual Seasonal Celebrations Spirituality Symbolism Tools Source: Calling to the Hollow Hills: Irish Gods – Names and Attributes – Discover Druidry
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Posted in History, pagan
Posted in History, pagan
Berserks, Revenants, and Ghost Seals – Surviving a Saga Christmas | The Postgrad Chronicles
A great article on BERSERKS, REVENANTS, AND GHOST SEALS – SURVIVING A SAGA CHRISTMAS Source: Berserks, Revenants, and Ghost Seals – Surviving a Saga Christmas | The Postgrad Chronicles
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Posted in Travel
‘Outlander’ Renewed For Seasons 5 & 6 By Starz; Season 4 To Debut This Fall – Deadline
YES! Season 5 and 6 are a GO!!!!! The Caitriona Balfe & Sam Heughan starring time travel drama is coming back for not one but two new seasons after Season 4 debuts this fall. Source: ‘Outlander’ Renewed For Seasons 5 &…
Take A Gander At The Family Trees Of Egyptian, Greek, And Norse Gods
Nifty mythology-based infographics present the family trees of the Egyptian, Greek, and Norse gods and goddesses. Source: Take A Gander At The Family Trees Of Egyptian, Greek, And Norse Gods
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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Posted in Writing
My Favorite Podshows
Lately I’ve been on a Podshow listening kick, and I wanted to share some of my favorites. They run a gamut between writing, Irish, Icelandic, and History. Many of these podcasts have member-only content that you can obtain by becoming…
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Posted in History, music, pagan, Travel, Writing
Posted in History, music, pagan, Travel, Writing
Nancy’s Novels : Aye. Ken it wis like this….with Laura Vosika
A blog about Nancy Jardine’s writing. Source: Nancy’s Novels : Aye. Ken it wis like this….with Laura Vosika
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
The Anglo-Saxon Mappa Mundi – The Archaeology and Metal detecting Magazine
Source: The Anglo-Saxon Mappa Mundi – The Archaeology and Metal detecting Magazine
In the old Celtic calendar, today is Sheelah’s Day. – Stair na hÉireann/History of Ireland
In the old Celtic calendar, today is Sheelah’s Day. In ancient Ireland, it was an annual festival to honour the fertility Goddess known as Sheela-na-gig. Naked Sheela-na-gig figures appeared in Iri… Source: In the old Celtic calendar, today is Sheelah’s…
Living Liminally: Saint Patrick, Druids, and Snakes
Source: Living Liminally: Saint Patrick, Druids, and Snakes
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
