Friday, September 12, 2014
Book Available 9.22.14
Getting some promo things together for our book "Rowan and the Charm Cake", because it will be available September 22!! We'll be posting a new website link where the book can be purchased very soon. So exciting!
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
GREAT NEWS!
The book is at the printer's as of today. It will be 'real' very soon!! Official release date is September 15, 2014. Here's a draft of the covers & spine.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
SOoooo Close!
We are getting very close now to our story being available both in print and ebook format! We may even dare to say it will be by the end of August. It will, of course, be announced here, and shouted from the rooftops with excitement and much fanfare. It's coming very soon!!
Monday, June 23, 2014
International FAIRY DAY!!!
Tomorrow, June 24 2014, is International Fairy Day!
What can you do, you ask? How can you celebrate? You could make a Fairy Throne--Rowan feels right at home here :-p
If you need some more ideas here are just a few:
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Luckenbooth
Guess what?? This ring is called a 'Luckenbooth', and it is a big part of our upcoming story. So here is more about this unique Scottish tradition.
The Luckenbooth consists of either one heart, or two entwined hearts topped by a crown. It was originally brooch, but in time became fashioned into rings and pendants as well. In Scotland, the Luckenbooth brooch was traditionally given to symbolize betrothal, and later was given to children as a protection against evil. It was then considered a general good luck charm. The name Luckenbooth comes from 'locked booth' after the small booths or workshops where they were originally sold. The booths were located in Edinburgh on the Royal Mile near St. Giles Cathedral.
It is said that since the intertwined hearts resemble the letter M, Lord Darnley gave one decorated with thistle and fleur de lys to his wife, Mary Queen of Scots. After that the Luckenbooth was sometimes known as 'Mary's Brooch'.
The Luckenbooth consists of either one heart, or two entwined hearts topped by a crown. It was originally brooch, but in time became fashioned into rings and pendants as well. In Scotland, the Luckenbooth brooch was traditionally given to symbolize betrothal, and later was given to children as a protection against evil. It was then considered a general good luck charm. The name Luckenbooth comes from 'locked booth' after the small booths or workshops where they were originally sold. The booths were located in Edinburgh on the Royal Mile near St. Giles Cathedral.
It is said that since the intertwined hearts resemble the letter M, Lord Darnley gave one decorated with thistle and fleur de lys to his wife, Mary Queen of Scots. After that the Luckenbooth was sometimes known as 'Mary's Brooch'.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Lucky Leprechaun! It's (almost) St. Patrick's Day
Here's Lucky. He's one of Rowan's leprechaun friends. Leprechauns are shoemakers, and they provide the fairies with their dancing shoes. Since fairies LOVE to dance, leprechauns are always busy.
Leprechauns love gold and shiny things. If you capture one, they have to give you their treasure. But, they are mischievous, and love to play tricks. They are very hard to catch! Here are links to learn more about leprechauns:
Leprechaun Museum
Story called "10 Things Everyone Wants to Know about Leprechauns"
Here is a live webcam in Ireland where you can keep watch for a leprechaun!
If you want to build a leprechaun trap, search the web for some great ideas.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
It's Rowan
Today is world book day. http://www.worldbookday.com. And in honor of the day, here is our main character….Rowan the Scottish Fairy. The book "Rowan and the Charm Cake" will be ready and available soon!!
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