Meredith

Meredith asked Juliet Marillier:

Hi there! I have read the Sevenwaters series countless times as well as a many of your other series. I always go to Sevenwaters when I need to escape! I love the celtic folklore you include in the books and was wondering if you have any recommendations on where to find a good collection of those? I have the big Irish one by Lady Gregory but the writing style is hard for me to get into. Thank you

Juliet Marillier Thanks for the question, Meredith. There are lots of collections of Irish folklore available, and possibly just checking out your local library might provide something a bit more accessible than the Lady Gregory collection. I do often use a book called Early Irish Myths and Sagas, in the Penguin Classics series. The style is a bit easier than the Lady Gregory but you might still find it hard to get into. You might like Tales of the Celtic Otherworld, compiled and edited by John Matthews, published in 1998 by Blandford, a nice collection with illustrations. Not sure if it's still in print.
I hope that's helpful!
Juliet

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Cassie

Cassie asked Juliet Marillier:

Might I ask a question, also not concerning Shadowfell? Here it is; is there any chance that you might write a third book in the Wildwood series? At the end of book 2 I found it heart breaking that Stella wanted a chance to go back to the fairy kingdom. So it is a hope of mine that she will. Thank you so much for your time! I'm sure whatever you decide to write will be wonderful!

GiGi's

GiGi's asked Juliet Marillier:

Hi Juliet, I have been a fan of your Sevenwaters series since I was a teen, Sevenwaters feels like coming home every time I read it. My question is, does Finbar show up in any of your other works, and if not, do you ever think that he might in future books?

Rebekah Witherkay

Rebekah Witherkay asked Juliet Marillier:

Hi Juliet, I have thoroughly enjoyed all your books for the past 15 years, and I wanted to thank you for creating such strong and brave characters who overcome such obstacles. I really enjoy the strong roots in folklore and fairy tales, and I wanted to ask you what books you have found most helpful in your research for writing'?

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