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Thursday, April 7, 2016 7:53:38 PM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled Have T-Shirt, Will Travel #BloggersBash2016 Here I come!:
Alison said, "Can anyone guess where I’m going? I just got my super-duper, brand spanking new #Bloggersbash tee-shirt, and I’m so excited, because the moment I put it on, it suddenly felt REAL! The Bloggers Bash is really happening, people, and..." more
Monday, April 4, 2016 5:17:20 AM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled A Fire in the Head | Shamanic Use of Amanita in Irish Mythology:
Alison said, "Shape-shifting, transformation, reincarnation, head-cults, ancient ritual magic, you’re seen it all on this blog so far. It’s pretty far-fetched stuff, even for a fantasy writer who OD’s on caffeine and prosecco late into the night..." more
Thursday, March 31, 2016 3:52:54 PM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled A Mother’s Thoughts and Fears | Update:
Alison said, "Some people say that the internet community is not really composed of actual friends. I always felt that wasn’t true, and now, after yesterday’s experience, I know it. I’ll admit I was fragile yesterday. I know if I had reached out..." more
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 12:12:29 AM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled A Mother’s Thoughts and Fears:
Alison said, "It’s 630 in the morning, and outside, the sky is dark, but not so black as my mood. Carys is on her way to the children’s hospital in Dublin, and I’m sitting here, chain-drinking coffee while my heart breaks. It’s only dental..." more
Sunday, March 27, 2016 5:54:21 PM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled Talking Heads in Irish Mythology:
Alison said, "There has been much debate over whether the Celts practised a Cult of Heads. Even now, experts are divided over the issue. It’s easy to jump to conclusions; a severed head depicted in Celtic artwork does not a macabre ritual make. Such..." more
Saturday, March 26, 2016 6:06:12 AM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled The Egg Stone | A Short Story for #Easter:
Alison said, "An oldie I wrote a long, long time ago, before computers, mobile phones and x-boxes. That’s right, kids, these innovations came into being within my life-time. Hard to imagine, right? Happy Easter to all! When I was seven years old, I was sent..." more
Saturday, March 26, 2016 4:18:12 AM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled Smorgasbord Easter Egg Hunt – Bloggers who are ‘Jolly good eggs’:
Alison said, "Originally posted on Smorgasbord - Variety is the spice of life: It is Easter and no doubt there will be chocolate! Oh yes!. I am not fully present here on the blog at the moment as I am busy filling boxes with items I cannot part with and..." more
Thursday, March 24, 2016 7:58:06 PM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled The Friday Fiction with C.S. Boyack:
Alison said, "I am delighted to welcome back my old blogging friend and author Craig Boyack! Craig has just released his latest book, The Playground, and you can read an extract right here. So without further ado, let’s all go and have some fun at The..." more
Sunday, March 20, 2016 7:37:55 PM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled 6 Founding Principles of Ancient Irish Society:
Alison said, "I’ve long felt that our ancient Irish ancestors were far more advanced and civilised than we give them credit for. Not simply because of the amazing engineering which went onto the construction of the stone structures they left behind in the..." more
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 8:11:09 PM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled Saint Patrick and the Cult of Crom Cruach:
Alison said, "Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! When I moved to Ireland, I was surprised at how low key the celebrations over here are. Whilst many towns and villages hold a parade of sorts, generally composed of a few floats and tractors, with a bit of..." more
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 6:55:18 AM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled Hugh’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Week 16 – “Calm”:
Alison said, "This is the first time I have taken part in Hugh’s Photo Challenge, but as soon as I read his post on this week’s challenge, this image popped into my head. Lough Ramor is a huge lake just five minutes drive from where I live. I used to..." more
Sunday, March 13, 2016 7:48:55 PM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled 5 Weirdest Hero Deaths in Irish Mythology:
Alison said, "There’s some pretty freaky weird stuff that goes on in Irish mythology. Like the Tuatha de Danann arriving in Ireland from the sky on black storm clouds; like Nuada’s silver arm, possibly the world’s first ever bionic arm; like the..." more
Thursday, March 10, 2016 6:52:18 PM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled Bloggers Bash 2016: Behind the Scenes Part 1:
Alison said, "“What d’you think?” asked Geoffle, turning away from the mirror. “Purple or pink?” The Black Witch eyed his rainbow beard, reaching for her tinted flying goggles. “Jesus, Geoffle, purple is good, but neon dayglow is so 1980s.” Geoffle..." more
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 11:09:14 AM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled Review: Conor Kelly and the Lost Treasure of Eirean:
Alison said, "Originally posted on Myths of the Mirror: Click here for Amazon If you’ve read my bio, you know that it was Tolkien’s fantasy worlds that awakened my love of reading. It doesn’t surprise me that fantasy taps out on my laptop or..." more
Sunday, March 6, 2016 7:47:12 PM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled Equality for Women in Ancient Ireland:
Alison said, "Last year, I wrote a piece for Irish Central based on equality of women in Irish mythology. Those of you who enjoyed ‘Warrior Women’ may find this interesting… Queen Medb of Connacht is arguably the most famous female character in..." more
Monday, February 29, 2016 5:25:02 AM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled Warrior Women of Ireland:
Alison said, "Irish mythology is riddled with powerful women, yet they are quite an enigma. On the one hand, we have feisty Queens like Medb, fearsome Goddesses like the Morrigan, gifted healers like Airmid, female smiths like Brigid, respected Druidesses like..." more
Saturday, February 27, 2016 4:52:29 PM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled Illustrating the Tower House: A Guest Blog (sort of):
Alison said, "Originally posted on Roaringwater Journal: There’s this brilliant young man, JG O’Donoghue, who combines the best qualities of researcher and sketch artist to produce outstanding illustrations, especially of heritage subjects. I’ve been a fan..." more
Thursday, February 25, 2016 7:57:55 PM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled The Dord Fian Confusion:
Alison said, "In my research of all things Fianna, I have come across numerous references to the mysterious war-cry of the Fenian war band as the Dord Fiann. Don’t get me wrong; undoubtedly the Fianna did have their own unique battle chant as they charged into..." more
Monday, February 22, 2016 2:31:22 AM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled Ancient Ablutions:
Alison said, "I don’t know about you, but even as a child, I was always fascinated by the way our ancestors from our distant past may have conducted the minutiae of every day life. What they ate, how they slept, how children played, how they cooked, what..." more
Monday, February 22, 2016 2:31:22 AM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled The Battle of Kells – the High King is Coming – Are You Ready?:
Alison said, "Originally posted on The Look of Kells: A resumption of a popular two day Medieval Weekend from over a decade ago, the new Battle of Kells: Medieval Fayre event on the 20th & 21st August 2016 travels through time to when the Wall of Kells still..." more
Monday, February 22, 2016 2:31:22 AM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled Book Review | Abomination by Jane Dougherty:
Alison said, "So I read this book last week. It’s called Abomination and its written by author and blogger Jane Dougherty. Now, before I go any further, you need to know something; we may never have met in the flesh, but Jane and I are friends. Gasp! I..." more
Monday, February 22, 2016 2:31:22 AM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled The Blade that Binds:
Alison said, "There really is a sword in the stone, but it’s not Arthur’s Excalibur, or Caliburn, as it’s sometimes known. This weapon once belonged to a ruthless and violent Italian warrior of the C12th called Galgano. The story goes that he..." more
Thursday, February 11, 2016 6:22:15 PM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled The Friday Fiction featuring Ronovan Hester and P.S. Bartlett:
Alison said, "Today on the Friday Fiction, I am lucky enough to have not one but TWO authors to present to you, PS Bartlett and Ronovan Hester, who have co-authored their first book together, Amber Wake Gabriel Falling. Here are the excerpts they have chosen from..." more
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 6:17:54 PM
Alison Walker wrote a blog post titled Irish Words and Symbols of Love:
Alison said, "“Love wasn’t like it was portrayed in the movies; I understood that now. It wasn’t an ethereal cloud of hearts and flowers and happy-ever-afters. It was a solid gritty living lump with sharp edges plunging around in my chest, a spiky ball..." more
Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:49:29 PM
Alison Walker updated the biography on her profile page