A Day of Decoration
Although the idea of memorializing soldiers who died in battle dates back centuries, the history of Memorial Day in the U.S. has its own interesting story.
To Defy the Fates
The idea of the fate plays a huge part in my new release Love’s Last Kiss, but it’s based on the Roman goddesses of fate called The Moirai.
History of the Fianna: Part 2
Last week in Part 1, I wrote about the Fianna from the early Roman invasions up through the time of King Arthur. Today I’d like to jump ahead a bit to more modern accounts of these mythical warriors.
History of the Fianna: Part 1
Today I’d like to introduce you to the real Fianna of pagan Ireland that was the basis for my fictional army in my newest release Love’s Last Kiss.
To Play in May
It’s the first day of May, the month devoted to sunshine, flowers, and motherhood. Here are a few ways to celebrate!
Bunnies, Baskets, & Bells
Easter season is here and it’s filled with wonderful stories and legends filled with bunnies, baskets, miracles, and bells.
Stories from the Faerie Queen: St. George and the Dragon
In honor of today’s Feast Day of Saint George, here is the famous story of how the saint slayed the dragon by the English poet Edmund Spencer.
St. George and the Red Dragon
Saint George’s day is almost here! If you’re not sure who he is or what he did, I’ve written a short history about the first dragon-slayer. And it comes with a special cocktail!
Everyone Loves Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns have a long, strange history, and they can be difficult to make. But these sweet and sticky treats are worth the work, especially once you realize how hard they had to work to stay in existence.
A Lily of the Steep Valleys
White lilies have strong connection to the Easter season… through the power of stories and folktales.
A Song of Sorrow
Colorful Easter eggs are an icon this time of year. But coloring Easter eggs are a fairly new phenomenon, whose idea came from a lovely poem written in 1863.
April is No One’s Fool
April has a long, convoluted history that began when April was originally considered the first month of the year and was named for a Roman goddess who loved flowers.