Great map including the world as per the Vikings, and their placenames for all the locations. http://thedockyards.com/map-viking-world-placenames-old-norse-language
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Scottish Folk Magic & the Dead | Introduction
There is a seldom explored thread of an idea that needs woven into a larger narrative. That of Scottish Folk magic and older practices relating to ancestors, the Sidhe and animism and not so much deity as some of us…
Ancient Lore and Magic of Crows and Ravens
Although crows and ravens are part of the same family (Corvus), they’re not exactly the same bird. Typically, ravens are quite a bit bigger than crows, and they tend to be a bit shaggier looking. The raven actually has more…
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
The Celtic Literature Collective
Doing research for historical fiction in Ireland, I often try to find myths and legends, hoping for the least ‘adulterated’ versions. Of course, we cannot find the originals – those are lost in the mists of time in some oral…
Who wears the pants? |
I went on a search to find out when fall fastenings on men’s trousers gave way to fly fastenings and fell down a lovely research rabbit hole. How did it come about that men wore trousers and … Source: Who…
October is here!
October is here! The time of stunning autumn leaves and scary movies. Do you love Hallowe’en? Do you hold a party, or decorate your house for the kids? . For me, the changing of the seasons didn’t hold much signficance…
Falling Leaves Native American Festival
I attended my first powwow this weekend. I had a fantastic time! . To be honest, I was a bit concerned about the reception my jewelry would get. I do seedbead weaving, but not in a Native American tradition. I…
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Posted in History, pagan, Travel
Posted in History, pagan, Travel
Happy Mabon!
It’s that time of year when those in the northern hemisphere start wearing jackets in the evenings and watch for the color in the leaves. Autumn! . For those in the southern hemisphere, happy Spring! . It’s a time of change,…
The Enchanted Swans – new novel now On Contract!
HAPPY NEWS! The Enchanted Swans is now ON CONTRACT!!! WOOHOO!!!!! . The Enchanted Swans is a novelization of the beloved Irish Fairy Tale, The Children of Lir. . In pre-Celtic Ireland, Fionnuala was a fairy princess, born to a life…
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Secrets of Carreg Cennen Revealed – living+eucatastrophe
Carreg Cennen, a twelfth-century castle eventually brought to ruin during the War of the Roses, guards the top of a limestone cliff just outside the village of Trap in the Brecon Beacons. At the ba… Source: Secrets of Carreg Cennen…
Genesis of a Novel – Part VII – Scene by Scene
This is the next installment of a series of posts I’ve been writing, following the process of writing a novel from conception through publication and beyond. . Now I’m into the ‘meat’ of a novel. The daily slog and joy…
My Locations at the DragonCon Art Show
Labor Day Weekend is Nerdigras in Atlanta, Georgia! 80,000+ geeks and sundry nerds descend upon 5 downtown Atlanta hotels and have a geekfest. I will, as always, have my beaded jewelry and photoprints at the Dragoncon Art Show, located in the Hyatt, two…
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Posted in Art, Jewelry, Photography
Posted in Art, Jewelry, Photography
Genesis of a Novel – The Scene List – Part IV
This is the next installment of a series of posts I’ve been writing, following the process of writing a novel from conception through publication and beyond. . I did the next step on Misfortune of Vision (Book 4 of The Druid’s…
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Posted in History, Writing
Posted in History, Writing
The History Girls: Scotland’s Pictish Stones and The Lost Story of Guinevere by Catherine Hokin
Source: The History Girls: Scotland’s Pictish Stones and The Lost Story of Guinevere by Catherine Hokin
The Enchanted Swans is Submitted!
Woohoo! I did it, I did it! I submitted another novel to my publisher for consideration! The Enchanted Swans came to a final draft (well, before editors get to it!) of 98,187 words. I didn’t think it was going to…
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
The Sea Queen of Connacht
Originally posted on Tales of the Wild Atlantic Way:
Portrait of a pirate woman at the beach, by Selenit Tá Gráinne Mhaol ag teacht thar sáile, Óglaigh armtha léi mar gharda. Gráinne Mhaol is coming over the sea, Armed warriors…
Genesis of a Novel – Place – Part III
This is the next installment of a series of posts I’ve been writing, following the process of writing a novel from conception through publication and beyond. . Location, location, location. Where do you write? They say to ‘write…
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Posted in History, Travel, Writing
Posted in History, Travel, Writing
BBC – History – Ancient History in depth: Native Tribes of Britain
Explore our map showing the major Celtic tribes who lived in Britain at the time of the Roman Conquest Source: BBC – History – Ancient History in depth: Native Tribes of Britain
The Genesis of a Novel – Research – Part II
GIVEAWAY! Those that comment on my post will be eligible for a $10 Amazon Gift Certificate! (location: New York, US) And be sure to visit the other blogs on the tour – each one has prizes to give away for…
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Posted in History, Writing
Historical fantasy, time travel adventure, and urban fantasy 