Tag: Celtic mythology
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The Cast of Delevan House #3
This week you’ll learn a bit more about what makes Robert Lawrence Gorgon tick. Though no more than you’ll discover from visiting Badb village, where his clan resides. Robert’s bloodline in the village is strong, as is his arrogance. That, too, is in part, genetics if you consider his ancestor, Lawrence Gordon. Robert’s weakness, however,…
Natasha Sinclair
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Open Doors
Thank you to everyone who has purchased, shared, reviewed and supported Brazen Folk Horror’s debut collaborative release! The doors to Delevan House are officially open, and we have had an extraordinary time hearing and reading our guests’ thoughts! We treasure every one of you. Print copies are now being shipped and arriving with readers who…
Natasha Sinclair
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Imbolc 2023
Everything we do here at Delevan House is by design, and here’s why we chose this specific date for the release of Book I in our trilogy. Imbolc is a pagan holiday celebrated from February 1st through sundown on February 2nd. Based on Celtic tradition, Imbolc marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and…
Natasha Sinclair
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The Making of Delevan House #19
The release of Delevan House is only a month away! And trust us when we say there will be far deeper articles shared on Brazen Folk Horror about the lore within those pages. Delevan House’s influences are ancient, and the execution of her story is brazenly modern. Until she’s out, we’ve been careful not to…
Natasha Sinclair
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The Making of Delevan House #Interlude
Slow seduction is always the best kind. Natasha and Ruthann wish all your holiday dreams come true, we’ll be sharing ours with you all through the new year! #BeBrazen
Natasha Sinclair
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Brazen Solstice 2022
December 21, 2022, is the Winter Solstice. It’s the shortest day and the longest night of the year. In Celtic Traditions, Winter Solstice sees the conquering of the Oak King over the Holly King. The stories and associated traditions are abundant and are not only resigned to pasts.The Solstice is celebrated by cultures worldwide by…
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The Making of Delevan House #16
That Which is Destined to Repeat Rituals and traditions feature in every culture throughout the known world and have done for as long as the tendrils of human history stretch. They are essential to “who we are and what we do,” especially during this time of the year. A ritual is a series of actions…
Ruthann Jagge-Author
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The Making of Delevan House #15
Converging Paths I share many old and new stories at home. As a family, we love to read aloud together. A habit I’ve shared and instilled in my children while they were in utero and then incubator. In those weeks and months, it was a primary bonding method — sharing my voice with them through…
Natasha Sinclair
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Delevan House Announcement
Imbolc is situated between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. It’s a Celtic festival celebrated across Scotland and Ireland since the Neolithic period (at least that’s as far back as we have evidence, it may well be older). Heralding the changing seasons, Imbolc celebrates ‘First Milk’ as the northern hemisphere welcomes spring. It’s a time of…
Natasha Sinclair
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