Joanna

Joanna asked Juliet Marillier:

Thanks for that. Don't go to too much effort regarding the maps. I can manage without it if it's too much bother. The names I would like to know how to pronounce: Gabhran, Odhar, Suibne, Dubhán, Áine, Gwrad, Ludha?

Juliet Marillier Of course I ended up spending ages looking for the maps and failing to find them, even though I have the files for the Wolfskin and Foxmask maps ... That is OK, if we find them we'll put them up on the website. Names are as follows (bearing in mind that the Pictish ones are mostly informed guesswork):
Gabhran - GAV-ran
Odhar - OHR
Suibne - SIV-nyeh (depending on the spelling, sometimes pronounced Sweeny)
Dubhán - doo-ahn
Áine - AHN-yeh
Gwrad - somewhere between grad and goo-RAD (great name, might use it again!)
Ludha - LOO-da (but with a soft, European d sound, so close to LOO-tha)

Confession - when I'm reading I don't always have the correct pronunciations in mind!

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Dear Juliet, I am almost finished the 3rd book in the Bridei Trilogy and I think it is obvious that there is another story to tell. What happens to Ana and Drustan? They couldn't have lived happily ever after with so much to conquer when they went to Dunstan's home in the Catt lands.

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For one who wants to study celtic and irish lore, which is the way you think to start? For research material? I love your books, thank you for inspiring our daily lives with such incredible tales. I already said that to you here but want to say it again!

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Hi Juliet! I hope you and your family are doing fine in these challenging times. Your books, especially the first 2 of the Sevenwater series are my favourite of all times and I have read most of you work. In fact, my first tattoo is a bee in my right wrist like Bran! I was wondering, has the pandemic afect your work and writing process in any way? I find myself feeling less creative. Best regards from Portugal!

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