Song post: Sheppard, Bombs Away Camouflage is an attempt to blend in order to hide or not be seen not unlike a chameleon in its environment. In today’s fashion world, it can be seen on the streets represented by vintage … Continue reading
Tuned in: Marc Cohn, Walk through the world with me. May is the month of rebirth, love and fertility and a perfect time to introduce my readers to a goddess. In the last few months, I’ve showcased the Continental Germanic … Continue reading
Tuned in: Garth Brooks, The Thunder Rolls Last month, I wrote about Loki a god mentioned in my novel, On the Edge of Sunrise, set in 5th century AD (CE). Generally, it’s considered reasonable that the Germanic barbarian tribes, such … Continue reading
The Franks were pagans whose spiritual beliefs were based in Continental Germanic mythology until AD 496 when Clovis I, the first Merovingian king to unite all the Franks, became a Christian at the urging of his wife, Clotilde, a Burgundian … Continue reading
Tuned in: Game of Thrones (Soundtrack), The Kingsroad One of my favorite settings for a historical novel is France. I’ve traveled its countryside and cities and marveled at its beauty, traditions, food and language. Its history is filled with incredible … Continue reading
Tuned in: Enya, Tempus Vernum (Springtime) Easter is the Christian holy day celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. However, many traditions related to this day come from ancient practices. It is believed that when ‘second century A.D. missionaries seeking to … Continue reading
