July 28, 2011
by Graylin Fox
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I use Celtic Mythology pretty liberally in most of my writing. A lot of research has gone into understanding the Celtic culture, history, religion, and mythology. Some of it resides in my head. The rest I have to look up. … Continue reading
July 7, 2011
by Graylin Fox
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From Legends and Stories of Ireland, by Samuel Lover, [1831, 1834]. ALPEEN–A cudgel. BAD SCRAN–Bad food. BAD WIN, BAD CESS–Malediction. Cess is an abbreviation of success. BAITHERSHIN–It may be so. BALLYRAG–To scold. CAUREEN–An old bat. Strictly, a little old hat. Een, … Continue reading
June 15, 2011
by Graylin Fox
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I love demon stories. The series that include demon characters usually end up read first on my Nook. The term “demons” was not always the negative connotation that it has today. Homer used the terms “demons” and “gods” more or … Continue reading
June 3, 2011
by Graylin Fox
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My Little Foray into Scriptwriting In my family we frequently begin conversations with “You can’t make this shit up.” My recent experience with that began two weeks ago when I was asked to put together a script for World’s Dumbest … Continue reading
May 25, 2011
by Graylin Fox
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**This picture by Brian Froud is how I picture my goblin in the Summer Fae Series. A goblin is a mythical creature often believed to be the evil, or merely mischievous, opposite of the more benevolent faeries and spirits of lore. They are attributed with various … Continue reading
May 22, 2011
by Graylin Fox
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Today we have another snippet from ‘Interwoven,’ the second in the Summer Fae Series. I have company this weekend and will be doing my reading early in the week. Have a great sunday! Dinner was delicious, another new recipe Rusty … Continue reading
May 21, 2011
by Graylin Fox
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This is the image I see when I write the elves for Contagion. That haughty male elf image fits perfectly with the story. Remember to check out my ebook short stories. Yes, there be elves there! You can get them … Continue reading
May 20, 2011
by Graylin Fox
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I love this picture. I never think of fairies without thinking of magic. Remember to check out my ebook short storires. Yes, there be fairies there! You can get them on Nook, Kindle, or at Smashwords. Check them out … Continue reading
May 11, 2011
by Graylin Fox
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I knew what kinds of creatures would be my bad guys when I first saw pictures of Ogres. Then when I read they eat humans? Bonus! Perfect bad guys. Of course, nothing is that simple. The word Ogre is used … Continue reading
May 8, 2011
by Graylin Fox
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I’ve tentatively titled this book “Family” – We’ll see if it sticks throughout the writing process. I love the relationships in this series. Seems our heroine has some questions to ask before they set off on their trip. Before Tessa … Continue reading