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A Celtic Yearbook
Pocketbook Size (printed in American Standard English)
In this updated edition, Irish born Lizzy Shannon takes us through the Gregorian calendar as well as the 13 months and single day of Druidic calendar. Includes new tidbits of Celtic and Druidic lore. Like the Native Americans, Celtic traditions were handed down through the generations. Explore legends and superstitions, find out how to make honey mead, hand-made soap, and learn about the Celtic astrological signs that are based on the Dryadic personalities of individual trees. Discover which sign you were born under, who your Celtic spirit animal guide is, and which deity rules your sign.
"The spirit of Ireland shared in a delightfully personal and entertaining little book." - Gerry Anderson, Radio Foyle and Radio Ulster, author of Surviving Stroke City and Heads.
"Lizzy's gone and collated the sayings and quirks she learned at her mother's knee in the Belfast of her childhood into an almanac of facts, stories, recipes and wisecracks that will keep you engaged and entertained through a sitting or two as well as throughout the year." - Jay Lake, author of A Trial of Flowers, Mainspring, and Kalimpura.
"A Celtic Yearbook is chock-full of surprising recipes, odd bits of folklore, and delightful dashes of history. Where else can you find a book that contains a love potion and a way to become invisible? A perfect gift!"
-- Brenda Cooper, author of Mayan December.
In this updated edition, Irish born Lizzy Shannon takes us through the Gregorian calendar as well as the 13 months and single day of Druidic calendar. Includes new tidbits of Celtic and Druidic lore. Like the Native Americans, Celtic traditions were handed down through the generations. Explore legends and superstitions, find out how to make honey mead, hand-made soap, and learn about the Celtic astrological signs that are based on the Dryadic personalities of individual trees. Discover which sign you were born under, who your Celtic spirit animal guide is, and which deity rules your sign.
"The spirit of Ireland shared in a delightfully personal and entertaining little book." - Gerry Anderson, Radio Foyle and Radio Ulster, author of Surviving Stroke City and Heads.
"Lizzy's gone and collated the sayings and quirks she learned at her mother's knee in the Belfast of her childhood into an almanac of facts, stories, recipes and wisecracks that will keep you engaged and entertained through a sitting or two as well as throughout the year." - Jay Lake, author of A Trial of Flowers, Mainspring, and Kalimpura.
"A Celtic Yearbook is chock-full of surprising recipes, odd bits of folklore, and delightful dashes of history. Where else can you find a book that contains a love potion and a way to become invisible? A perfect gift!"
-- Brenda Cooper, author of Mayan December.
219 pages, Paperback
First published November 10, 2011
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About the author
Lizzy Shannon
16 books17 followersLizzy Shannon was born and bred in Northern Ireland, now lives at the End of the Oregon Trail, and collects air miles so she doesn't have to return by covered wagon.
A bestselling author and editor, her published works span many genres, including science fiction, Celtic nonfiction, fantasy, screenplays, and stageplays. Lizzy's latest novel is set amidst the worst era of Northern Ireland's 'Troubles' in the 70's, and based on true events in her life. The screenplay version was optioned in Hollywood, and recently reached the Second Rounder category in the Austin Film Festival.
She is also working on a screenplay about her Great-Uncle Earnán de Blaghd. A fascinating insight into one of the few Ulster Protestants who joined the Irish Volunteers and played an active role in planning the Uprising of 1916. He is remembered as a survivor of the rebellion, key in the creation of the Free State, and a member of the Dáil Éireann parliament.
Further details are available on her website: my link text
A bestselling author and editor, her published works span many genres, including science fiction, Celtic nonfiction, fantasy, screenplays, and stageplays. Lizzy's latest novel is set amidst the worst era of Northern Ireland's 'Troubles' in the 70's, and based on true events in her life. The screenplay version was optioned in Hollywood, and recently reached the Second Rounder category in the Austin Film Festival.
She is also working on a screenplay about her Great-Uncle Earnán de Blaghd. A fascinating insight into one of the few Ulster Protestants who joined the Irish Volunteers and played an active role in planning the Uprising of 1916. He is remembered as a survivor of the rebellion, key in the creation of the Free State, and a member of the Dáil Éireann parliament.
Further details are available on her website: my link text
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October 19, 2015
A bit lacklustre
Bad spelling and grammar. Can't tell stories. Details about the months was lacking as though it was an after thought. Last chapter a bit pointless
Bad spelling and grammar. Can't tell stories. Details about the months was lacking as though it was an after thought. Last chapter a bit pointless
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