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Happy Lughnasadh!

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Green Dragon Artist — 4 Comments

The first day of August (or thereabouts) is traditionally celebrated in Celtic cultures as Lammas, Lughansadh, or the first harvest in the northern hemisphere. The Scottish name for August is Lammas. . Lammas is one of the four pre-Christian Celtic…

Happy Lughnasadh!

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Green Dragon Artist — 2 Comments

August 1st (halfway between summer solstice and autumn equinox) marks an ancient festival practiced by the Gaels of the first harvest, the first fruits of their growing season. As such, it was a sacred time. There are several names and variations…

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Taming of the Few–Urban fantasy set in modern Ireland
Extreme Planning for Authors–Plan your own novel
Better To Have Loved –Contemporary romance based on the true story of my parents’ 30-year search for love (eBook, Print, and Audio)
Past Storm and Fire – Timeslip novel set in 20th century Miami and 12th century Iceland (ebook, Print, and Audio)
Time Tourist Outfitters, Ltd. – Time travel novel set in modern Toronto, 14th century Mali, pre-Columbian Maine, and 12th century Orkney (ebook, Print, and Audio)
Legacy of Hunger – Historical fantasy set in 1846 Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #1 (eBook, Print, and Audio)
Legacy of Truth – Historical fantasy set around 1800 Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #2
Legacy of Luck – Historical fantasy set in 1745 Ireland and Scotland. Druid’s Brooch #3
Misfortune of Vision – Historical fantasy set in 12th century Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #4 (Re-publish coming soon!)
Misfortune of Song – Historical fantasy set in 12th century Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #5 (Re-publish coming soon!)
Misfortune of Time – Historical fantasy set in 11th century Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #6 (Re-publish coming soon!)
Age of Saints – Historical fantasy set in 6th century Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #7 (Re-publish coming soon!)
Age of Secrets – Historical fantasy set in 5th century Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #8 (Re-publish coming soon!)
Age of Druids – Historical fantasy set in 5th century Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #9 (Re-publish coming soon!)
Turlough’s Tale – Short Story in The Druid’s Brooch series, set ten years before Legacy of Luck. (Re-publish coming soon!)
Call of the Morrigú– Historical fantasy set in 1797 Ireland. (Re-publish coming soon!)
The Enchanted Swans – Historical fantasy set in 500 BCE Ireland, based on The Children of Lir, an Irish Fairy Tale. (Re-publish coming soon!)
Stunning, Strange and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland (Re-publish coming soon!)
Mythical, Magical, Mystical: A Guide to Hidden Ireland (Re-publish coming soon!)
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