Folklore Thursday: The Muryans of Cornwall
The Muryans are a specific type of tiny fairy native to Cornwall in the southwest of England. Known also the Small People, they appear on the...
My Inspiration for writing the “Morgan le Fay” series
I am very much inspired by folk tales, legends, and mythology from all over the world – be they Greek, Roman, Celtic, Norse, Persian, Indonesian...
Folklore Thursday: Taliesin: The Legendary Figure
A fascinating, mysterious, and compelling figure in Celtic literature and legend, Taliesin is a composite character whose story blurs the lines...
Folklore Thursday: Ignis Fatuus: Jack o’Lantern and Joan the Wad
In fairy lore, there is a phenomenon known as Ignis Fatuus, which means ‘the foolish fire’, and the name can be applied to several different types...
Folklore Thursday: Ganieda; Merlin’s Sister
A somewhat ignored or overlooked figure from older works of Welsh and Arthurian literature, Ganieda definitely deserves to be better known. The...
Inspiration for the Names of my Main Characters.
I thought I'd share some background about my series and the inspiration behind it this week. Q. How did you come up with the names of your main...