Tracey-anne McCartney's Blog, page 13
May 6, 2017
The Celtic love triangle and Love rectangles.
The Celtic love triangle is characterized by three main characters. The first is the old man, who usually has a great amount of power. The second, young, beautiful maiden, is always featured as the individual betrothed to the old man. The third character is the young man/warrior/male figure, whom the maiden eventually falls in love with or seduces.
A love triangle (also called a romantic love triangle or a romance triangle) is usually a romantic relationship involving three people....
May 5, 2017
#amediting ~ Awake in Purple Dreams ~ Book Two
May 2, 2017
Spirit Animals
Animals share with us the privilege of having a soul. ~ Pythagoras
Deer Soul ~ Art by Helga (A Gift
Deer Soul ~ Art by Helga (A Gift
April 29, 2017
Beltane Blessings )O( ~ May Day
Beltane honours Life and represents the peak of Spring and the beginning of Summer.
Beltane is a Fire Festival. The word 'Beltane' originates from the Celtic God 'Bel', meaning 'the bright one' and the Gaelic word 'teine' meaning fire. Together they make 'Bright Fire', or 'Goodly Fire' and traditionally bonfires were lit to honour the Sun and encourage the support of Bel and the Sun's light to nurture the emerging future harvest and protect the community.Beltane Fire Dance by Loreena McKennitt...
April 27, 2017
Awake in Purple Dreams - ***Cover Reveal*** - Book Two
A different kind of fairy tale for adults.
Awake in Purple Dreams is a story about love overcoming all obstacles. Elements of fantasy weave with reality in this epic romance derived from ancient folklore. An enchanted but a brutal tale of a soul trying to find its way back home.
Blurb ~
Having thought that she had finally escaped the past, Bea finds herself hunted down by an unknown enemy who violently rips her life apart. The harsh changes that follow catapult her on a journey which...
Awake in Purple Dreams is a story about love overcoming all obstacles. Elements of fantasy weave with reality in this epic romance derived from ancient folklore. An enchanted but a brutal tale of a soul trying to find its way back home.
Blurb ~
Having thought that she had finally escaped the past, Bea finds herself hunted down by an unknown enemy who violently rips her life apart. The harsh changes that follow catapult her on a journey which...
April 26, 2017
Youtube Book Review by Laura 'A Carpet of Purple Flowers'
Book ReviewI was sent this book from the lovely Author to read and do an honest review on.. can I just say how LOVELY Tracey-Anne is! I have been talking with her on Twitter and she's been sweet and friendly!This book was sooooo GOOD! Mystical..magical..spiritual.. romantic ... liked the way magic and the real world mixed together. the characters were great esp. Bea the main girl. Lots of Twists and turns and emotional. This is book 1 in the series and I am soooo excited to read book 2! The e...
April 23, 2017
Happy St. George's Day - UK
April 23 marks the saint’s day of England’s patron saint St George.
Saint George and the Dragon by Gustave Moreau.Who was Saint George? Why is he England's patron saint?
In hagiography, as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and one of the most prominent military saints, he is immortalised in the myth of Saint George and the Dragon.
English schoolchildren are always taught that he was a knight who slew dragons but is there more to the historical figure?
According to legend, St Georg...
Saint George and the Dragon by Gustave Moreau.Who was Saint George? Why is he England's patron saint?In hagiography, as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and one of the most prominent military saints, he is immortalised in the myth of Saint George and the Dragon.
English schoolchildren are always taught that he was a knight who slew dragons but is there more to the historical figure?
According to legend, St Georg...
April 19, 2017
A Carpet of Purple Flowers - Laura's Early Thoughts (prior to review)
LAURA - ASMR GIRL. BOOKWORM. GEEK. VLOGGER.
Laura creates ASMR videos but what is it?Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is an experience characterised by a static-like or tingling sensation on the skin that typically begins on the scalp and moves down the back of the neck and upper spine. It has been compared with auditory-tactile synesthesia. Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) signifies the subjective experience of 'low-grade euphoria' characterised by 'a combinat...
April 18, 2017
Dorcha Crùn Theatre ~ 'The Alptraum of Alithia'
Dorcha Crùn Theatre (Fictional title - Scottish Gaelic meaning ~ Dark Crown)
Sarolta Bán 'The Alptraum of Alithia'~ (The elf dream/nightmare of Alithia).A play mentioned in the book 'A Carpet of Purple Flowers'.
Dylan ColeThe Dorcha Crun Theatre is not your traditional theatre. Inspired by the old theatres left in decay dotted about SW London. Such as - STREATHAM - REGAL CINEMA (aka ABC & Cannon). Unfortunately in 2004, the auditorium was demolished & apartment...
Sarolta Bán 'The Alptraum of Alithia'~ (The elf dream/nightmare of Alithia).A play mentioned in the book 'A Carpet of Purple Flowers'.
Dylan ColeThe Dorcha Crun Theatre is not your traditional theatre. Inspired by the old theatres left in decay dotted about SW London. Such as - STREATHAM - REGAL CINEMA (aka ABC & Cannon). Unfortunately in 2004, the auditorium was demolished & apartment...
