Interview questions for @JohnDeBurca our #debut #author. 5 days. 5 questions. “What inspired you to write The Last Five Swords?”
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Author Page – John
John lives on the mysterious and rugged shores of the West of Ireland in Galway. From a young age, John was immersed in the rich traditions of Irish oral language storytelling, amassing a vast collection of mythology and folklore. He joined a storytelling group when he could find one and started to hone his skills.Continue reading “Author Page – John”
Battle of Watling Street
Battle of Watling Street. 60/61 CE. Heavily outnumbered, the Romans prevailed. Boudica blocked retreat with spectators. Maybe as many as 80k killed. The Romans were said to have lost only 400. Hammer: coming in Autumn.
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Selling Hard Truths
I am not sure I can call them truths, not in my chosen speciality, pre-Christian Ireland. There were no written records at the time, the “truths” were passed on by the druids as a verbal tradition. They were committed to paper hundreds of years after the alleged events by monks prone to flowery exaggerations. So,Continue reading “Selling Hard Truths”
Reduced price acclaimed novel
From November 15th for a limited time, Berserker is available for download at only £ 0.99. This is the work of which David Ebsworth, renowned historical novelist said, ” It takes a great deal of courage to pick up something so well-loved as the Irish sagas of the Red Branch and the Milesian Kings andContinue reading “Reduced price acclaimed novel”
Milesian Son of Light – Available for Pre-Order
Milesian Son of Light – Trailer – Release Date July 3rd
Dawn 1 I see it in my mind as though it were yesterday. It seems strange, but now I can see the flapping of The Morrigan’s wings, everything that had become misty through time, I see with clarity. Although my eyes are dulled by pain, my mind is sharp as a boar spear. Yes, yes,Continue reading “Milesian Son of Light – Trailer – Release Date July 3rd”