Goddess Fish: “Ireland: Mythical, Magical, Mystical” by Christy Nicholas Book Tour/Giveaway (Ends 11/11)

By Ruth on November 3, 2013 in blog tour, book, giveaway, guest post, promo
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Mythical Ireland Banner IRELAND: MYTHICAL, MAGICAL, MYSTICAL

By

Christy Nicholas

Mythical Ireland  Book coverBLURB:  

 

Do you find yourself drawn to the magic of the Emerald Isle? Would you like to see places beyond the typical tourist traps? Come, join me on a journey through the mists of legend, into the hidden places of mystery. Immerse yourself in the legends and myths, the history that has made this island precious in the hearts and minds of millions. Along with the tales and history, there is practical information on planning your trip, budgeting your costs, and finding the best places to while away the magical hours of your holiday.

 

Excerpt

 

Finding the Music

It would be difficult, indeed, to travel through Ireland for any length of time without coming across some of its unique music. However, it is becoming easier to come across ‘prepared’ performances, specifically made to entertain the tourists, glossy and polished without the authenticity of the real folk of the land. My advice is to go off the beaten path. Get out of Temple Bar and Killarney, and go to a local pub which might have a traditional seisiún. A seisiún (session) is a group of local musicians who have gotten together in a pub and just started playing some of the songs they all know. They may have never played together before, or may do so every night. They may not even know each other – but they all know the tunes. And they are playing for the joy of playing and entertaining. They aren’t being paid by the Irish Tourist Board to provide atmosphere to the Euro-laden tourist . . . they are having fun. No, the music may not be as high in production value, but it’s more honest, and in my opinion, much more enjoyable than the staged stuff.

 

If you are in a city, like Dublin, where tourism is common, it may be more difficult to find the local traditional pub. Your host at the hotel or B&B may give you the standard tourist answer and direct you to a staged performance. However, if you tell them you really are interested in a traditional session, they will likely give you a better recommendation. In some places, you can just walk down the street and follow your ears. Dingle, Doolin, Ardara, Donegal, Kilkenny – I’ve done this in all these places. There is a decent resource at Irish Abroad online for those who wish see an online pub directory.

 

Christy NicholasAUTHOR INFORMATION:

 

 

My name is Christy Nicholas, also known as Green Dragon. I do many things, including digital art, beaded jewelry, writing and photography. In real life I’m a CPA, but having grown up with art and around me (my mother, grandmother and great-grandmother are/were all artists), it sort of infected me, as it were.  I love to draw and to create things. It’s more of an obsession than a hobby. I like looking up into the sky and seeing a beautiful sunset, or a fragrant blossom, a dramatic seaside. I then wish to take a picture or create a piece of jewelry to share this serenity, this joy, this beauty with others.  Sometimes this sharing requires explanation – and thus I write.  Combine this love of beauty with a bit of financial sense and you get an art business. I do local art and craft shows, as well as sending my art to various science fiction conventions throughout the country and abroad.

 

Find Christy here:
www.GreenDragonArtist.com

www.facebook.com/greendragon9

www.facebook.com/greendragonartist

www.facebook.com/greendragontravel

www.facebook.com/music-from-ireland-for-your-pleasure

www.facebook.com/musicfromscotland

www.twitter.com/greendragon9
Find Christy’s book here, and at other eBook stores:
http://www.tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Nicholas_Christy/ireland-guide.htm

 

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Getting Published (Guest post by the author)

 

I had actually written two earlier books, and self-published them, prior to my current book on mystical Ireland.  However, they were, for the most part, photobooks about Ireland and then Scotland.  The latter had my trip report, a narrative about my journey to Scotland.  I gave details about who I met, what I drank, what stones I tripped over, etc.  These books were just practice runs, so to speak.

 

When I wrote this book, it took two years, and I was much more determined that it have useful content – some myth and history about the land, some practical tips to help people plan their own trip, hidden gems to visit, and of course, more photographs.  I had no idea it would be anything but another self-published book, available at my art show booth and on my website.

 

However, social media reared its opportune head, and I had become friends with a woman from America who lived in Ireland, which is a deep dream of mine.  She ‘just happened’ to have launched an ebook publishing company a year before my book was finished.  While she was mostly publishing romances, she ‘just happened’ to be interested in branching out to some non-fiction publications, and agreed to give mine a look.  The rest, as they say, is history.

 

Now, I don’t truly believe in coincidence.  I think this was the way it was supposed to ‘just happen’, and I’m very glad that it did.  I have developed a true friendship with my publisher as well, and that is a treasure worth more than the book being published, by far.

 

Perhaps, someday, the fact that I have written this book may allow me a road into moving to Ireland.  It is, as I said, my true dream, my soul’s home, mo anam bhaile.

 

Read my 5-star review.

Christy will award a $20 Amazon gift card to one randomly drawn commenter.

 

Follow the tour and comment; the more you comment, the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found here: http://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2013/07/name-before-masses-ireland-mythical.html

 

 

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

11 Comments

  1. nicole krutz November 8, 2013 Reply

    love the cover! thank you for the chance to win!

  2. Natasha November 5, 2013 Reply

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Sounds like a great read!!
    natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com

  3. Mary Preston November 5, 2013 Reply

    When you say music & Ireland I can hear it already.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

  4. Morgan K Wyatt November 4, 2013 Reply

    Hi Christy,

    Just ordered a book on the Celtic Chakras, then I saw yours! Very interesting.
    morgankwyatt@juno.com

  5. bn100 November 4, 2013 Reply

    Interesting info

    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

  6. Eva Millien November 4, 2013 Reply

    Thanks for sharing Ireland and the giveaway. Sounds like a great book. evamillien at gmail dot com

  7. Rita Wray November 4, 2013 Reply

    I enjoyed the post, very interesting.

    Kit3247(at)aol(dot)com

  8. Lisa Brown November 4, 2013 Reply

    thank you for the chance to win
    jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

  9. Andra November 4, 2013 Reply

    Thanks for sharing girl 🙂 I love hearing how each author got published and how that has changed for them throughout their careers…There are so many options out there!

    andralynn7 AT gmail DOT com

  10. Christy Nicholas November 4, 2013 Reply

    Thank you for hosting me!

  11. goddess fish November 4, 2013 Reply

    Thank you for hosting.

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