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Scribal complaints: Early medieval English copyists and their colophons « Dutch Anglo-Saxonist

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

“God helpe minum handum” – God help my hands. Making manuscripts was hard work, as these early medieval English colophons reveal. Source: Scribal complaints: Early medieval English copyists and their colophons « Dutch Anglo-Saxonist

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I write historical fantasy novels, mostly set in Ireland, and a contemporary romance based on my parents’ 30-year search for true love. Don’t miss information on Celtic myth and history, as well as practical travel planning tips, and hidden places, in my travel books.

Call of the Morrigú – Historical fantasy set in 1797 Ireland.
The Enchanted Swans – Historical fantasy set in 500 BCE Ireland, based on The Children of Lir, an Irish Fairy Tale.
Better To Have Loved – RE-RELEASED! Contemporary romance based on the true story of my parents’ 30-year search for love (eBook, Print, and Audio)
Legacy of Hunger – RE-RELEASE with new edits and new cover. 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
Misfortune of Song – Historical fantasy set in 12th century Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #5
Misfortune of Time – Historical fantasy set in 11th century Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #6
Age of Saints – Historical fantasy set in 6th century Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #7
Age of Secrets – Historical fantasy set in 6th century Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #8
Age of Druids – Historical fantasy set in 5th century Ireland. Druid’s Brooch #9
Turlough’s Tale – Short Story in The Druid’s Brooch series, set ten years before Legacy of Luck.
Time Tourist Outfitters, Ltd. – Time travel novel beginning in modern Toronto. (eBook, Print, and Audio)
Past Storm and Fire – Timeslip novel set in 20th century Miami and 12th century Iceland. (eBook, Print, and Audio)
Stunning, Strange and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland
Mythical, Magical, Mystical: A Guide to Hidden Ireland

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Tirgearr Publishing – Christy Nicholas
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