What do Mel Gibson, blue paint, and woad have in common? Read on! Who could forget Mel’s gorgeous blue eyes in Braveheart? Or the battle scenes with the warriors and their blue-painted faces? … [Read more...]
Crypts, Catacombs, and Ireland’s Passage Tombs
Since childhood, crypts, catacombs and Ireland's passage tombs have fascinated me. Not to mention mummies, ancient history, old cemeteries, bog bodies, and secret passages! The Megalithic passage … [Read more...]
St. Patrick, Green Beer, and Myths
St. Patrick, green beer and myths. There are many legends and traditions associated with St. Patrick, including one that young Americans absolutely love, drinking green beer on St. Patty's day. And I … [Read more...]
The Real Thing! A Secret Hope now in Paperback
I'm so pleased to announce that A Secret Hope is now available in paperback. Yesterday in the mail I received the proof copy of the very first story I wrote, way back in 2004 (seems like 100 … [Read more...]
The Fury of Dragons: I Found My Book Cover!
I found the perfect photo for the cover of my ancient historical novel The Fury of Dragons, courtesy of Wayne Brittle Photography! The Fury of Dragons continues the story of Eleri from A Secret Hope, … [Read more...]
The Celtic Cross
St. Patrick is credited with the creation of the Celtic Cross, or what is also called a High Cross of Ireland. The circle represents the Celtic "wheel", a symbol of the sun. A perfect circle is also … [Read more...]
St. Patrick
Since St. Patrick's Day falls in March and because Patrick is a character in my recently published e-book, A Secret Hope, I thought I'd do a couple posts on him. There are many myths regarding … [Read more...]
Ancient Roman Souvenirs from Hadrian’s Wall
You know how we go on vacation and buy souvenirs to remember that special time? Ancient Roman souvenirs that date to the time of Hadrian's wall have been discovered, suggesting that high-ranking … [Read more...]
