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Celtic Romance 1/1/2009 9:59:56 PM
LONG SWORDS, HOT HEROES, AND WARRIOR WOMEN
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.-- Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain
JANUARY CONTEST:
I'm giving away a Reproduction Roman Coins set of The Romans in Britain: a 69-79 AD Denarius and a 81 - 96 AD Aureus, Asterix The Gaul, a Comic book by R. Goscinny/A. Undrzo, about the loveable little Gaul who battles Caesar's legions with the super human strength gained from potions brewed by the Druid Getafix, and two 1997 Pez dispensers of Asterix characters, a Roman Soldier and
Obelix - Asterix's friend, a menhir delivery man by trade. And the last item is an autographed copy of my fifth Celtic/Fantasy/Romance, Druid Quest, set in 61 AD during the Boudica Revolt. Relive the magic, myth, and adventure of ancient Britannia as two druids fight for their lives, their faith, and their love. The winner will be selected 1//31/09. To enter subscribe to my monthly newsleter. More info at http://www.CelticRomanceQueen.com
NEW REVIEW - SLEEPING WITH THE UNDEAD:
A new review is up for L & L Dreamspells' Sleeping With the Undead.
Here's a tidbit:
"With ten different authors, we get to read about a variety of vampires and their mates. These stories take place in all different areas of the world. If you're looking for a quick vampire read with plenty of variety, this is the book for you." Reviewed by Chere Gruver at ParaNormal Romance
The full review is at
http://www.paranormalromance.org/reviews/review.php?id=30105 My short story in the book, Vampire Dancer, is featured in the review.
DETOUR SURF THE NET WITH A VIEW:
With the Tales of Beedle the Bard recently released, here are some favorite Harry Potter videos.
1. Beedle the Bard Auction
Here's a video of the auction where Beedle the Bard sold for nearly two million pounds. It also features a short interview with J.K.Rowlling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSxi06Od0vU
2. The Tales Of Beedle The Bard Collector's Edition
A magical depiction of opening the package and flipping through the page of the collector's edition. There are 100,000 copies worldwide of the coveted collector's edition. Used copies are now being sold for $350 on Amazon. The regular edition costs approximately $12 and
is sold in stores now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp_1Ar6-D2w
3. J K Rowling Interview New Book "The Tales of Beedle
In this Interview J K Rowling talks about her new hand written book "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" of which only one copy was auctioned for her children's charity and sold for nearly two million pounds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7F1jaZEakk
4. The Harry Potter Rap
Ha Ha Ha sums up this hilarious rap on Harry and the going-ons at Hogsworth. Wave your wands in the air like you just don't care and get down to the beat of "Gryffindor, hufflepuff, ravenclaw, slytherin! Let the Harry Potter rap begin." Freakin Sweet.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wSCwAdc4HPY
5. Potter Puppet Pals in the Mysterious Ticking Noise
What is that mysterious ticking noise? Snape snape severus
snape.....DUMBLEDORE. This video is silly, hilarious, outrageous, laugh out loud fun. It's a pipe bomb . . . Voldemort, woldemort voldy voldy voldemort.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx1XIm6q4r4
RECENT DISCOVERIES:
Copper Age began earlier than believed.
Serbian archaeologists say a 7,500-year-old copper axe found at a Balkan site shows the metal was used in the Balkans hundreds of years earlier than previously thought.
http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=2146413558
RING OF BRODGAR
Easily the most awe-inspiring prehistoric site in Scotland, the Ring of Brodgar (also known as Brogar) lies on a promontory between two lochs. The stone circle is quite complete, and one of the biggest in Britain. The stones are set within a circular ditch up to 3m deep and 9m across that was hewn out of the solid bedrock by the prehistoric constructors. http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=139
ENGLISH MEGALITHS:
Chûn Castle is an Iron Age hillfort on the summit of Chûn Downs, commanding extensive views north and north-west to the Atlantic Coast and south towards Mounts Bay. It is roughly circular in plan with two impressive stone walls, each with an external ditch. Within the interior are the remains of several stone walled round houses, heavily disturbed by later activity.
http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=46
SCOTTISH MEGALITHS:
Just over 420 carved stone balls are known. They date from about 3500 to 1500 BC, the later Neolithic into the Bronze Age. Almost all come from Scotland, mostly from the area between the Tay and Moray Firth, with one each from Ireland, Cumbria, Bridlington, Durham and Norway.
Note: Last week's Making History programme on Radio 4 had a feature about Carved Stone Balls. Available for listen again until Tuesday. Link in the comment
http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=2146412410
