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Shauna Lawless is an author and blogger from County Down
Her books and blogs discuss Irish mythology, Irish history, current reading, and any topics relating to Irish culture she thinks are of interest
Mythology and History
The mythology and history of Ireland is beautiful and captivating, but still largely unexplored.
Through her novels and blogs, Shauna explores Irish culture, mythology, folk tales and legends.
Books
Shauna Lawless is an author and her first novel, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, is out in 2022.
She is represented by Ed Wilson at Johnson & Alcock Literary Agency.
Blog
The Mythology Queen blog is a place where Shauna discusses all the books she is currently reading, interesting myths and legends, and unknown historical figures.
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MOST RECENT BLOG POST
WWW Wednesday – 15th September 2021
So, I didn’t read too much over the summer holidays. Now that the kids are back in school, I’ve a bit more time and the paperbacks have been picked back up. For those that are interested, here are the books I’ve just finished reading, am currently reading, and what am planning to read next. WhatContinue reading “WWW Wednesday – 15th September 2021”
BBNYA Spotlight Tour – Duplicity of Power by S.Lynn Helton
As some of you may know, I’m on the judging panel of the 2021 BBNYA. I have agreed to take part in the spotlight tour for my six semi-finalists. Fifth on my list is Duplicity of Power by S.Lynn Helton. The tour is to highlight the semi-finalists and their books. Read below for details onContinue reading “BBNYA Spotlight Tour – Duplicity of Power by S.Lynn Helton”
Book Review – The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie (spoiler free)
I first read this for the first time in 2014 – about a year after I had my second baby. A year of sleep deprivation ensued. My oldest son didn’t like to go to sleep and my youngest had night terrors almost every night. Being able to read The Blade Itself became a fantasy inContinue reading “Book Review – The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie (spoiler free)”
Thereafter the Tuatha Dé Danann came into Ireland. In this wise, they came, in dark clouds. They landed on the mountains of Conmaiene Rein in Connachta, and they brought a darkness over the sun for three days and three nights.
LEBOR GABáLA ERENN – TRANSLATED AS The Book of invasions
The Mythological Cycle of Irish history talks about the invading races of magical peoples who came to Ireland
The Fomorians and the Tuatha Dé Danann are the most famous.
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