What if your Halloween treat included a mysterious Scottish adventure, a little witchcraft, and the chance to win more than $100 in books and magical treasures? No tricks here! I’ve teamed up with a fabulous group of indie authors and artisans to bring you A Very Witchy Giveaway, a three-week celebration of Scottish folklore, witches,…
If you follow this blog, you know that I’m a historical fantasy writer, but you might not know my fascination for storytelling is morphing into a family business. Which brings us to this month’s Wise Ones Newsletter giveaway, a hag stone necklace, handcrafted by my husband, Henri. A hag stone is a rock with a…
Do you like Celtic myths and Scottish men in kilts? Are you drawn into stories about witch trials? Have you ever wondered where the name Halloween came from, or why witches wear pointy hats? Then do I have good news for you! Back by popular demand, I’ll be performing Celtic Myths, Magick and Witch Trials…
In early February, something curious happens…even in Texas. The days stretch just a little longer. Bluebonnets quietly form close to the ground. And whether you’re watching a groundhog on the news or packing up for a Celtic festival, you can feel that winter is loosening its grip. That moment has a name: Imbolc. Celebrated on…
Edinburgh is a city bursting with history that hints at ancient magic. Cobblestone streets, mist-shrouded closes, and centuries-old stories cling to every shadow. But among its many secrets, one site near the gates of Edinburgh Castle holds a particularly haunting energy: The Witches’ Well. This modest bronze fountain, sculpted by Celtic Revival artist John Duncan…
Listen in, for I’m about to tell you the tale of the most important goddess in all of Scotland… Beira (BYE-rah,) Queen of Winter, first Cailleach (KAL-yuch) Goddess, Destroyer, Protector… is as old as time itself. She has skin as blue as a dead man’s corpse, wild hair the color of frost, only one eye,…
If you go to Sligachan Old Bridge on the Isle of Skye, you just might walk away with eternal beauty… While in Scotland researching for my book To Condemn a Witch, I came to a bridge facing the Cuillin mountains and noticed people kept climbing on the rocks below and dunking their face into the…
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