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Legacy of Hunger is FREE!

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Legacy of Hunger, book #1 in The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now FREE! That’s right, totally free! In 1846, on a farm in Ohio, 22-year-old Valentia is haunted by her Irish grandmother’s tales of the family she once left behind…

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Age of Saints releases tomorrow!

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Tomorrow is release day for Age of Saints, book #7 in The Druid’s Brooch Series! Has anyone read the ARC? Tomorrow would be a fantastic day to post a review! If you haven’t gotten your copy yet, it’s on sale…

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Age of Saints is on Pre-Order!

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Age of Saints, Book #7 of The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now on pre-order! . Release date is March 6, 2019 . NOTE: This book will ONLY be available via Kindle Unlimited for the first 90 days after release. After…

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The Druid’s Brooch Series is one of 15 Fantasy Series to get….

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — 1 Comment

15 FANTASY SERIES TO GET YOU OUT OF YOUR SARAH J MAAS HANGOVER See The Druid’s Brooch Series listed, in such august company as Patrick Rothfuss!

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21st Annual Critters Readers’ Poll

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

I published three novels in 2018, all part of The Druid’s Brooch Series. All three are on the 21st Annual Critters Readers’ Poll! I’d LOVE if you could go and vote for each them. You do need to enter…

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Age of Saints is on contract!

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Green Dragon Artist — 1 Comment

Age of Saints, book #7 in The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now on contract with Tirgearr Publishing. Tentative release date is April 2019. Stay tuned for more details! . Watch my Tirgearr Publishing page for more news, or to catch…

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Misfortune of Song is RELEASED!

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

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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Misfortune of Time is on Contract!

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

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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Misfortune of Song is on pre-order!

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Green Dragon Artist — 1 Comment

Misfortune of Song, book five in The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now on pre-order, as of today! Release date is set for April 4, 2018. Even a soldier cannot fight young love. In 12th century Ireland, all Maelan…

Release Day for Misfortune of Vision!

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Today is release day for Misfortune of Vision by Christy Nicholas Book #4 in The Druid’s Brooch Series Historical fantasy set in 12th century Ireland ~ Prophecy can be dangerous ~ In 12th century Ireland, Orlagh has been Seer to…

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Thunderclap Campaign for Misfortune of Vision

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Hey, everyone! I’ve set up a Thunderclap for my release of Misfortune of Vision! PLEASE – go and pledge your support. It costs NOTHING! You can share with Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, or all three! I need 100 supporters for it…

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Misfortune of Vision is on pre-order!

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — 2 Comments

Misfortune of Vision book #4 in The Druid’s Brooch Series is on pre-order! While this is book 4 in the series, each novel works as a stand-alone. This is the first book in the middle trilogy, set in 12th century…

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Misfortune of Time – first draft DONE!

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

I pushed hard this weekend and got my first draft of Misfortune of Time DONE! Misfortune of Time is #6 in The Druid’s Brooch Series. Books #1-3 are published, and #4 is due out January 2018. Book #5 is…

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The Student and the Slave: an Adventure Novel with a Giveaway

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — 1 Comment

Take a look at this exciting new young adult action and adventure novel, The Student and the Slave, now available for purchase! This is the third book in the Krillonian Chronicles, after The Collar and the Cavvarach and The Gladiator and the…

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Call of the Morrigú cover is in a contest!

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — 2 Comments

Come vote for the best cover at the InD’Tale Monthly Cover contest! You can only vote once, and you do have to register to vote (unless you’ve already registered). Please give it a go! CALL OF THE MORRIGÚ…

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Cafe Scientifique Corning talk on research for Historical Fiction

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

On September 19, 2017, I gave a talk at Cafe Scientifique, Corning, NY. I spoke about how I do research on my historical fiction novels. Please, check it out! ***** I write historical fantasy novels, mostly set in Ireland, and…

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The Enchanted Swans is getting awards and accolades!

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

The Enchanted Swans is getting awards and accolades! In pre-Celtic Ireland, Fionnuala was a fae princess, born to a life of luxury. She knew her duty and loved her family. She missed her mother, who died in childbirth when Fionnuala…

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Legacy of Hunger is now available IN PRINT!

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — 3 Comments

Yes, that’s right, you heard it correctly. Legacy of Hunger, book 1 of The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now available in print on Amazon. . You can order it here! . Excerpt: Maggie considered herself capable. She hadn’t…

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Turlough’s Tale is RELEASED!

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Turlough’s Tale is a short story set about ten years before Legacy of Luck, book 3 in The Druid’s Brooch Series. . Get your copy NOW! And as always, reviews are greatly appreciated! . After his wife dies in childbirth,…

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Turlough’s Tale releases TOMORROW!

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

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…

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