Tristan Gray's Blog
July 11, 2024
Call of the Black Wing
Cover reveal!
Call of the Black Wing is here!
Now available for pre-order
https://tristangraywrites.com/
Call of the Black Wing is here!
Now available for pre-order
https://tristangraywrites.com/
June 30, 2024
Change is afoot...
Stories are disappearing from the shelves, soon only Whispers will remain. For another rises to take their place.
Watch this space...
#fantasy #fantasyart #coverreveal #newbook #darkfantasy #scottish #gaelic
Watch this space...
#fantasy #fantasyart #coverreveal #newbook #darkfantasy #scottish #gaelic
August 7, 2023
Eyes of Gold
Coming October 31st!
The fifth entry of the Tales series, keep your gleaming eyes peeled!
The fifth entry of the Tales series, keep your gleaming eyes peeled!
December 21, 2021
Winter Solstice
Today is the winter solstice.
The winter solstice was known in Gaelic as grian-stad a’ gheamhraidh.
From now on the days grow longer, the sun filling more of our days as the darkness recedes. It's a moment of huge importance for cultures across the world, to which superstitions and folktales are naturally attached.
Ancient Scots would bring evergreen trees into their homes in the belief that the summer took refuge within them and it would bring them warmth over the winter months, and protect it so that it might return after the solstice.
Druids would cut strands of mistletoe to be given as gifts, and it was with them the tradition of burning Yule logs to conquer the darkness, banish evil spirits and bring luck began, a practice that still continues in northern Scotland.
The image is of Maeshowe, a 4800-year-old Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave on Orkney. It is precisely aligned so that on the winter solstice the sunlight shines through its entrance and lights the back of the chamber.
The light strikes at sunset, you can watch it today from around 2.40pm to witness a winter wonder of a civilisation thousands of years old: https://www.orkney.com/news/maeshowe-...
The winter solstice was known in Gaelic as grian-stad a’ gheamhraidh.
From now on the days grow longer, the sun filling more of our days as the darkness recedes. It's a moment of huge importance for cultures across the world, to which superstitions and folktales are naturally attached.
Ancient Scots would bring evergreen trees into their homes in the belief that the summer took refuge within them and it would bring them warmth over the winter months, and protect it so that it might return after the solstice.
Druids would cut strands of mistletoe to be given as gifts, and it was with them the tradition of burning Yule logs to conquer the darkness, banish evil spirits and bring luck began, a practice that still continues in northern Scotland.
The image is of Maeshowe, a 4800-year-old Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave on Orkney. It is precisely aligned so that on the winter solstice the sunlight shines through its entrance and lights the back of the chamber.
The light strikes at sunset, you can watch it today from around 2.40pm to witness a winter wonder of a civilisation thousands of years old: https://www.orkney.com/news/maeshowe-...
June 27, 2021
'A Gift of the Sea' Available for Pre-Order!
'A Gift of the Sea' is now available for pre-order!
Fiadh sets to sea in search of a lost brother, but to leave she must make a deal with the sea itself to survive and return to land bearing an ancient relic.
Other stores coming soon!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B097NRDFT8/
You can find the first two entries via the store of your choice on my website:
https://www.tristangraywrites.com/shop
April 27, 2021
Revealing 'A Gift of the Sea'
Today the latest entry of the 'Tales of Seann Àite' went away to my editors.
I'm delighted to reveal the third story of the series 'A Gift of the Sea' - Coming soon!
Months after leaving the haunted Isle of Ghav Rhien, Fiadh must strike a bargain with the ruler of the sea itself.
You can grab the first two tales now:
Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tristan-Gray...
Kobo - https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/search?que...
B&N - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22T...
Apple - https://tools.applemediaservices.com/...
Inspired by Dark Age Scotland and wreathed in the Gaelic myths and Scots language that call this nation home 🏴✏️
I'm delighted to reveal the third story of the series 'A Gift of the Sea' - Coming soon!
Months after leaving the haunted Isle of Ghav Rhien, Fiadh must strike a bargain with the ruler of the sea itself.
You can grab the first two tales now:
Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tristan-Gray...
Kobo - https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/search?que...
B&N - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22T...
Apple - https://tools.applemediaservices.com/...
Inspired by Dark Age Scotland and wreathed in the Gaelic myths and Scots language that call this nation home 🏴✏️
December 20, 2020
Christmas Giveaway
Good news everyone!
Both 'Whispers to a Crow' and 'Names of the Dead' are currently free on ebook, from now until Christmas eve.
If you've been looking for a chance to grab some reading for Christmas, or know someone looking for their next fantasy escape for a few hours, now is the perfect time to get hold of them.
Featuring the Scots language, Gaelic folklore, and dark fantasy mysteries, perfect for fans of the Witcher.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/.../ref=dp_b...
Whispers to a CrowNames of the Dead
Both 'Whispers to a Crow' and 'Names of the Dead' are currently free on ebook, from now until Christmas eve.
If you've been looking for a chance to grab some reading for Christmas, or know someone looking for their next fantasy escape for a few hours, now is the perfect time to get hold of them.
Featuring the Scots language, Gaelic folklore, and dark fantasy mysteries, perfect for fans of the Witcher.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/.../ref=dp_b...
Whispers to a CrowNames of the Dead
October 30, 2020
Names of the Dead Release!
It's BOOK RELEASE DAY!
In the follow up to 'Whispers to a Crow' dive back into the Scottish folklore-inspired world of Seann Àite for a light horror tale just in time for Halloween.
Plagued by a haunting spirit, the lord of Ghav Rhien has driven away his advisors. A druid has called on the aid of Fiadh the Crow to help rid the lord of his torment.
Join Fiadh as she revisits her past to solve the mystery behind the 'Names of the Dead'.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08M49C3YN
In the follow up to 'Whispers to a Crow' dive back into the Scottish folklore-inspired world of Seann Àite for a light horror tale just in time for Halloween.
Plagued by a haunting spirit, the lord of Ghav Rhien has driven away his advisors. A druid has called on the aid of Fiadh the Crow to help rid the lord of his torment.
Join Fiadh as she revisits her past to solve the mystery behind the 'Names of the Dead'.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08M49C3YN
October 23, 2020
Price Drop
Heads up - Ahead of the release of Names of the Dead next week I've slashed the prices of the first entry of the series: Whispers to a Crow.
eBook: £0.99
Paperback: £2.99
Dive into Scottish Gaelic folklore and find an escape into the history of the peoples and stories of Seann Àite.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
eBook: £0.99
Paperback: £2.99
Dive into Scottish Gaelic folklore and find an escape into the history of the peoples and stories of Seann Àite.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
October 5, 2020
Names of the Dead Teaser
Names of the Dead, the follow up to Whispers of a Crow, headed off to my editor today!
As a teaser here's something you'll come across in the new release...
Scotland is a melting pot of folklore from different cultures of Northern Europe. Trying to wave these mythologies into a whole and how they might interact with one another for Seann Àite has been a lot of fun.
Source: https://sithaari.tumblr.com/tagged/twhte (possibly the most gothic tumblr I've ever seen)
As a teaser here's something you'll come across in the new release...
Scotland is a melting pot of folklore from different cultures of Northern Europe. Trying to wave these mythologies into a whole and how they might interact with one another for Seann Àite has been a lot of fun.
Source: https://sithaari.tumblr.com/tagged/twhte (possibly the most gothic tumblr I've ever seen)
