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Christmas Writing

Claíomh Solais  (Shining Sword) first draft in ProgressBook Three ~ The FutureMore HERE   Book Three ~ The PastMore HERE

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Magical Places ~ Regaleira Palace ~ Sintra ~ Portugal

Regaleira Palace ~ Sintra ~ Portugal Quinta da Regaleira is an estate located near the historic center of Sintra, Portugal. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO within the "Cultural Landscape of Sintra". Along with the other palaces in the area such as the Quinta do Relógio, Pena, Monserrate and Seteais palaces, it is considered one of the principal tourist attractions of Sintra. The property consists of a romantic palace and chapel, and a luxurious park that features lakes, gro...

Dunvegan ~ Eilean Donan Castle (Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland)

Eilean Donan Castle  TJ Drysdale Eilean Donan Castle (Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland)
A picturesque castle that frequently appears in photographs, film and television dominates the island, which lies about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from the village of Dornie. Since the castle's restoration in the early 20th century, a footbridge has connected the island to the mainland.
Eilean Donan, which means simply "island of Donnán", is named after Donnán of Eigg, a Celtic saint martyred in 617. Donnán is said...

Nanawrimo - 25k ~ Halfway Point ~ 'Claíomh Solais' Book Three (The Future)

Christian Schloe.Quick update:
The manuscript for book three is on its way. Hit the halfway mark yesterday in #nanowrimo ~ Yay!
I had an outline, which were more mental notes at this point than an actual plot all scribbled down. It has been an interesting journey so far. Characters really do lead the way. Yesterday, two main characters were just popping outside for a chat and a big plot twist took hold from nowhere. I sat back and stared at the screen wondering where it came from. I never saw i...

Storytelling ~ Song & Visual

Jackson Carvalho"Heal"Take my mind and take my pain,Like an empty bottle takes the rain.
And heal, heal, heal, heal.
And take my past and take my sins,Like an empty sail takes the wind.
And heal, heal, heal, heal.
And tell me some things last.And tell me some things last.
Take my heart and take my hand,Like an ocean takes the dirty sands.And heal, heal, hell heal!
Take my mind and take my pain,Like an empty bottle takes the rain.And heal, heal, hell heal!
And tell me some things last.And tell me som...

Viktor Vasnetsov ~ Painter

Viktor Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov (Russian: Виктор Михайлович Васнецов; May 15 (N.S.), 1848 – July 23, 1926) was a Russian artist who specialised in mythological and historical subjects. He is considered the co-founder of Russian folklorist and romantic nationalistic painting ( neo-romanticism), and a key figure in the Russian revivalist movement. Viktor Vasnetsov is probably best noted for his depth of feeling and power of style.
Love this image ~ There's a modern day story hidden in there ;...

Trevelyan...

“So all day long the noise of battle rolledAmong the mountains by the winter sea;Until King Arthur’s Table, man by man,Had fallen in Lyonnesse about their lord,King Arthur.  Then, because his wound was deep,And bore him to a chapel nigh the field,A broken chancel with a broken cross,That stood on a dark strait of barren land:On one side lay the Ocean, and on oneLay a great water, and the moon was full.”
~ Albion's Lost Lands: Lyonesse
Lyonesse
The search for the site of Arthur's final battl...

A Wandering Soul

Crossing the veil between worlds...
A light brighta loud cry in the nightmakes way for a soul in the darkgliding through timea passage ethereal sublimea story forgotten renewed
Mingling the past into the futurea haze blinding mostglamour hides a hostthe spiritual warrior has eyes to seebut not until he falls to his knees
The figure in shadow feels the heart of the brokencrushing love not forgottengripping mist chasing dreamskarma eludes or so it seems
Circles and cyclessouls entwinedsom...

A Carpet of Purple Flowers ~ Book Reviews by Fellow Authors

Mark Mayes ~ Author (THE GIFT MAKER)
This is a most entrancing and captivating story. Bea, as the central character, weathers every emotional storm you can imagine, and as we get to know her, we feel for her plight, and one is torn on her behalf as she herself is torn, between two men, two identities, two realms of reality. 
Bea is living a fairly ordinary life, running a small, somewhat esoteric, bookshop in London, left to her by her much-missed uncle. Into her somewhat muted existence b...

Dia de los Muertos

Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular, the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican ancestry living in other places, especially the United States. It is acknowledged internationally in many other cultures. The multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey.

The holiday is sometimes called Día d...