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Tag: mythology
Ancient Greek Myth: Lamia
The ancient myths and legends were a source of inspiration for many of the collective literary and artists known as collectively as the Pre-Raphaelites Brotherhood. Even after several reiterations of the creative collective, interest in the ancient and medieval legends and myths remained strong. The British poet John Keats published his epic poem 'Lamia' in… Continue reading Ancient Greek Myth: Lamia
Norse Myth: The Seeress
Völva Painting by Violeta Colmenares In Norse mythology, the Norse seeress or Völva, is a prominent figure. The pre-13th Century Icelandic texts in Old Norse known as the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda respectively. The Poetic Edda contains fragmentary verse texts, while the Prose Edda is more cohesive prose text but both relate to the… Continue reading Norse Myth: The Seeress
Collection Publication
I am thrilled to announce that Three Curses and Other Dark Tales, my debut collection of short and long fiction inspired by global folklore, legends and mythology was released globally on 24 June, 2024. Come closer, let me tell you a tale or three. Sit nearer the firelight and if you notice the folk in… Continue reading Collection Publication
The Fortunate Isles
** I received an ARC for an honest review ** ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Description The Fortunate Isles collects fourteen tales of salt-crusted weirdness from the rugged, cold-clime harbour village of Barradoon... Barradoon: the limit of worldly navigation; stronghold of sea-myths and ancient forces; a place of simmering tension and ruthless vengeance meted out by human and inhuman alike.… Continue reading The Fortunate Isles
Shakespeare Unleashed
** I received an ARC for an honest review ** ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Description SHAKESPEARE IN BLOOD! From the blood of Macbeth and the ghosts of Hamlet, to the dark fantasy of The Tempest and the twisted love of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare Unleashed reimagines the Bard’s greatest works as short horror stories…as well as horror sonnets. Summary I… Continue reading Shakespeare Unleashed
Ditmar Award Nominations
The iconic Ditmar Awards are nominated and voted by the Australasian speculative fiction community. The list of eligible works for 2023 can be found here. I’m excited to have a lovely variety of nominated works. If you’ve read and enjoyed any of my work and you’re in the Australasian region, a vote would make my… Continue reading Ditmar Award Nominations
Fairy Tale Stoytelling
The 25th Anniversary of the Australian Fairy Tale Society was celebrated with an online storytelling event. The theme for the celebratory concert was “Stories of Love & Light” with 6 storytellers presenting their own retellings, reimagining and creations. - John William Waterhouse (1888) I was fortunate enough to take part in the concert with my… Continue reading Fairy Tale Stoytelling
Demon Lore: Succubi
Jordan Hanz A succubus (plural: succubi) is a demon who takes the form of a beautiful woman who in turn, seduces men. Succubi were claimed to visit men in their sleep causing erotic dreams and also nightmares. During the European witch hunt eras, those deemed succubi were thought to be agents of the Devil, tempting… Continue reading Demon Lore: Succubi
Celtic Myth: The Morrigan
In Celtic nythology, the Morrígan is a complex figure embodying war, fate, and sovereignty. She’s often depicted as a shapeshifter and appears as a crow on the battlefield to foretel doom or victory. As a goddess of war, the Morrígan decides the outcome of battles. In this role, she may bless or curse kings and… Continue reading Celtic Myth: The Morrigan
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