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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
Misfortune of Song is on pre-order!
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…
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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Read me, I’m Scottish! Robert Burns Day Sale!
The lovely folks at Tirgearr Publishing are having a sale in honor of Robert Burns Day, January 25th! For that day, several Scotland-related titles will be on sale, including my own Scotland guide. for just $2.99, down from the…
Release Day for Misfortune of Vision!
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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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
The History Girls: IF IT’S CHRISTMAS IT MUST BE CHINON… the festive season itinerary for Henry II
Source: The History Girls: IF IT’S CHRISTMAS IT MUST BE CHINON… the festive season itinerary for Henry II
Thunderclap Campaign for Misfortune of Vision
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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Unleash your inner Viking!
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2017/11/27/icelandic-portrait-studio-unleash-inner-viking/ At Gudmann Thor’s workplace in Reykjavik, clients rage towards him with a massive Viking sword. Every day.
NaNoWriMo 2017 WON!
And that’s a wrap! . This was the first time I’d ever tried NaNoWriMo, and I just crossed the 50,000 word mark for November. Of course, 27,000 words were finishing up Misfortune of Time (because my muse can’t read a…
2018 Calendars are ready!
I’ve prepared FIVE different calendars for Ireland for 2018. Available for purchase HERE! Religious Ireland 2018 Calendar Irish Coasts 2018 Calendar Essential Ireland 2018 Calendar Neolithic Ireland 2018 Calendar Ireland Buildings 2018 Calendar REVISED! I’ve added more calendars! Iceland 2018…
Misfortune of Vision Blog Tour Signup!
Do you have a blog or a newsletter? I’m getting ready to publish the fourth book of my historical fantasy series, Misfortune of Vision. Would you be willing to help me out by either reviewing it or hosting it on…
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Misfortune of Vision is on pre-order!
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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Posted in History, pagan, Travel, Writing
Misfortune of Time – first draft DONE!
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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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Call of the Morrigú cover is in a contest!
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
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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Posted in History, Writing
Posted in History, Writing
The Enchanted Swans is getting awards and accolades!
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!
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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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Turlough’s Tale is RELEASED!
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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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Turlough’s Tale releases TOMORROW!
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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Posted in History, pagan, Writing
Posted in History, pagan, Writing
