The ashes blew up from the fire as she gazed into the flames, tears making runnels in those ashes that kissed her face. She tried hard to think of his soul rising up with the sparks into the wind…
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I’m a Bestselling Author!
I’ve been honored as a Bestselling Author at Tirgearr Publishing for the month of March, 2021! Come on over to Tirgearr Publishing to check out my books! CLICK HERE FOR LINK The Druid’s Brooch Series Historical Fantasy set in Ireland…
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2020 is DONE! Onwards and upwards.
Year end update! This year, I published Age of Secrets, book #8 and Age of Druids, book #9 in The Druid’s Brooch series. That finishes the series that pretty much started me on this crazy path. I also received the…
4.5 Star review for Age of Druids in InD’Tale Dec/Jan Issue!
“Age of Druids… provides an exciting and fulfilling conclusion to the series!” Come read the review in InD’Tale Magazine today! Buy links available here! Read the exciting conclusion of the Druid’s Brooch Series, set in the time of St. Patrick!…
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Posted in Travel, Writing
Reader Questions!
READER QUESTIONS~! I’m thinking of doing a YouTube series on reader questions. What questions would you like to ask? Do you have a favorite character? Would you like to know their favorite type of music? Do you want to know…
Age of Druids,Book #9 of The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now on pre-order!
Read the exciting conclusion of the Druid’s Brooch Series, set in the time of St. Patrick! GET YOUR COPY WHILE IT’S ONLY 99 cents! Clíodhna has three children and a missing husband, and now finds herself in the middle of…
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My New YouTube Channel!
I have a YouTube channel! Come check out my videos, and like and subscribe to get new content notifications. Please comment and share, as well! CLICK HERE! I have a few videos on writing craft, a few book trailers, an…
Fantastic reviews for Age of Secrets!
Buy your copy here! Reviews are coming in for Age of Secrets, book #8 in The Druid’s Brooch Series The latest is from the April 2020 issue of InD’Tale Magazine, giving Age of Secrets 4.5 stars out of 5, and…
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Age of Secrets, Book #8 of The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now LIVE! . Fingin has no drive in his life until he finds a half-drowned dog who becomes his best friend. That friend leads him to a cottage where…
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Posted in History, Writing
Posted in History, Writing
Author Newsletters
Author Newsletter WHY? – To create a relationship with your readers and build a fanbase Platforms: Each one has its own costs and pros/cons. Check each one’s details for which one works best for you. Shifting from one…
Writer’s Block
Writer’s Block By Christy Nicholas What is it? Wikipedia defines Writer’s Block as a condition, primarily associated with writing, in which an author loses the ability to produce new work or experiences a creative slowdown. Some authors experience…
Age of Secrets (Druid’s Brooch #8) is on pre-order!
Age of Secrets, Book #8 of The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now on pre-order! . Release date is March 11, 2020. . Fingin has no drive in his life until he finds a half-drowned dog who becomes his best friend.…
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Winter Wonderland Giveaway!
Hello My Awesome Readers, The Night Owl Romance Winter Wonderland online reader scavenger hunt ($500+ in Prizes) event is here! Enter between Dec 5th and the 19th. I’ve teamed up with Night Owl Romance and other authors…
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Reviews – where do authors get them?
Reviews for your book By Christy Nicholas So, you’ve written your first draft. You’ve bled, sweated, and cried to get it professionally edited, published it (either with a publisher or on your own), and now it’s out there like…
Contest! Win Amazon Gift Cards and more!
I’m part of a great giveaway! Enter and sign up to follow a bunch of authors on BookBub, and be entered to win Amazon Gift Cards! CLICK HERE!
Past Storm and Fire is a Discovered Diamond!
The lovely folks at Discovering Diamonds have posted a review of Past Storm and Fire. Here’s an excerpt. Please visit their site for the entire review! How often do we find that it takes a crisis or a disaster…
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Posted in History, Writing
Posted in History, Writing
Dialogue vs. Narrative vs. Action in Writing Novels
Dialogue vs. Narrative vs. Action Definitions: Dialogue: The words exchanged by characters in a conversation. Narrative: a report of related events presented to readers. Action: a description of the physical occurrences in a story. A well-balanced story…
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Past Storm and Fire is on audiobook!
Past Storm and Fire is now available as an audiobook! Audible Audiobooks.com Scribd GooglePlay Kobo Nook Chirpbooks To find it in your library, request it through Overdrive: Overdrive
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InD’Tale Magazine gives Time Tourist Outfitters, Ltd. 4.5 stars!
Check out InD’Tale’s October 2019 edition here! Get your copy of Time Tourist Outfitters, Ltd. today – only 99 cents this week! Retired First Nations Temporal Agent Wilda Firestone just wants to run her Toronto shop: garb Time Tourists and…
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Posted in History, Travel, Writing
Posted in History, Travel, Writing
DragonCon 2019!
DragonCon 2019 is just around the corner. As always, I’m in the Art Show, which is located on the level below the lobby in the Hyatt. Come find my booth (a whole 8X10 booth this year!) in B12 (Bingo!).…
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Posted in Art, Jewelry
Posted in Art, Jewelry
