Category: Interest

The Green Man

The Green Man

The Green Man is believed to symbolise the cycle of life, death and re-birth. The symbol of Godhood within the male and its relationship with the transcendent life force of our Goddess, the female expression of divinity. He is a Pagan symbol who heralds Spring after a long winter and the renewal of lush vegetation. Lady Raglan suggested that in antiquity, the Green Man was ‘the central figure in the May Day celebrations throughout Northern and Central Europe’. As the Green Man is also portrayed with acorns and hawthorn leaves, symbols of fertility in medieval times, this would seem to…

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Gertie’s Guide to Nature’s Cures by Lynne North

Gertie’s Guide to Nature’s Cures by Lynne North

Meet Gertie Grimthorpe, a trainee witch who’s interested in natural cures and remedies. This guide contains what she’s learning, in her own words. Gertie is fun and quirky. You will learn lots, and even about a moat monster with stomach aches! See him on the front cover? This illustrated guide is a must-have for any child who’s interested in learning more about nature and its many amazing aspects. Buy here on Amazon

St George’s Day

St George’s Day

Saint George’s Day represents the feast day of  Saint George, celebrated by Christian churches, countries, and cities of which he is the patron saint, including Bulgaria, England, Georgia, Portugal and Romania, Saint George’s Day is celebrated on 23rd April each year which is  the traditionally accepted date of the saint’s death in the Diocletianic Persecution  of Christians. St George stands for the courage to face adversity in order to defend the innocent. The triumph of good over evil, through courage. The choice of St George as England’s patron saint was predominantly that of one man, King Edward III, who reigned…

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For Cat Lovers Everywhere. Just Who Owns Who?

For Cat Lovers Everywhere. Just Who Owns Who?

If your truthful answer to at least half of these questions is ‘Yes’, then you are definitely wrapped around their little claw… 1) If your cat takes an instant dislike to someone, do you decide that person is not nice to know? 2) Do you have no room for your own food in the fridge because of all the cans of rejected cat-food? 3) Do you think the way the cat stretches as they sharpen their claws on your furniture is really cute? 4) Do you put your coat on to try to keep warm as you stand with the…

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Zac’s Destiny by Lynne North

Zac’s Destiny by Lynne North

Zac is a fifteen year old stable boy whose life is turned upside down when he finds himself in the midst of demons, magic and a perilous quest. The land around Albemerle castle is under attack, and the only hope of survival for Zac and the people he loves is to find the great Wizard Aldric. Men have already died trying. Strange dreams mark the beginning of Zac’s life-changing events. Armed with a magic sword, ring and crystal, he sets out with a group of soldiers to find Aldric. Demon attack almost ends Zac’s quest as soon as it begins….

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Matt Nuth Interview

Matt Nuth Interview

Daily Inspiration: Meet Matt Nuth Today we’d like to introduce you to Matt Nuth. Hi Matt, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory. To say that writing and music were the intentional destination for my life would be a radical overstatement. In fact, I spent an entire career avoiding them; they were things I loved, but I could never imagine that they would become central to defining who I was. Granted, writing and communication was critical to my success in business, and music was something with which I have…

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Easter Lore

Easter Lore

Easter is called a moveable feast because the date changes every year. Easter Sunday can fall on any date from 22 March to 25 April. The reason for this variation in the date of Easter is based on the lunar calendar (moon) rather than our more well-known solar one. Easter always falls on the first Sunday following the full Moon after the 21st March. In 2024 Good Friday is on 29th March and Easter Sunday on 31st March.             Symbolism has always played an important part in festivals and celebrations, and Easter is no exception to this rule. Before Christianity…

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Book Signing with Cindi Goodeaux at Jax Pop Com.

Book Signing with Cindi Goodeaux at Jax Pop Com.

Join Cindi Goodeaux signing her many books at a family fun culture celebration in Jacksonville Main Library from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 23rd March. Cindi’s books are so popular with the kids, and there will also be plenty of plush Jellibean toys to take everyone’s attention. This is an event not to be missed! Cindi is looking forward to meeting you all there!

Why do adults read children’s books?    

Why do adults read children’s books?    

And yes, they definitely do. In some cases it might be parents or grandparents reading to their children, but certainly not always. I, and many other adults it seems, simply love to read children’s books. There must be a reason. In my case as a children’s writer, part of the reason might be to check out other children’s authors out there, what they write about, how they carry the story through, and how the best sellers make it. That much is true, but my need to read children’s books runs much deeper. So, what compels us to return to the…

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