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Guest
Columnist: Cornelia
Amiri
 We
are delighted to introduce historical romance author Cornelia Amiri as a Guest
Columnist in the History & Cultures category. As
a writer who enjoys Ancient history, we have invited Cornelia to share who
knowledge about the ancient world with our readers.
Cornelia has also contributed to our Writing
Craft category. You can read her article by visiting Writing
Craft - Interviews.
She has also submitted to our Ancient category in Romantic
Tales.
If you would like to know more about Cornelia
and her work, stop by and visit her web-site at www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?AuthorID=4165.
Also, find out about her new book, The
Vixen Princess" at Cornelia Amiri - The Vixen Princess.
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Special: Harvests & Festivals
Cornelia submits a
variety of special articles to her column. These highlight her visits to
unique festivals and events, which will be of interest to her readers.
Harps & Haggas,
Bagpipes & Fried Twinkies
Cornelia talks about her exciting experience
at the North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas Texas the weekend of March 4, 5, and
6, 2005. In addition to sharing delightful conversation with fans and
friends while signing her Celtic/Romance books, good food and fun was had by
all.
Sweet Knees
Cornelia attended the
13th Annual Celtic Heritage Festival on April 16-17,
2005, which was
presented by the Celtic Heritage Society of East Texas. The Festival was
held at the World’s Richest Acre site, Downtown Kilgore. She
particularly had fun witnessing the famous Bonniest Knees contest.
Houston Highland Games
Cornelia shares her entertaining visit to the
Houston Highland Games held May 15-16, 2005 in Houston, Texas. Read about
the exciting events and some of the vendors and other fellow authors.
Herding & Hunting in the Austin Highlands
Cornelia attended the Austin Celtic Festival at Fiesta Gardens
held November 5-6, 2005. She shares
interesting and entertaining details about the event including the caber toss
and history of an ancient Celtic
ball and stick game called Hurling.
Current Events & History!
Booksignings & Wolfhounds
Eighty miles southwest of Houston sits the lovely town of
Victoria Texas. It is here that Cornelia shares her marvelous booksigning
experiences, a glimpse into history, and an excerpt from her book Fox Prince.
Come Along to a
Booksigning!
Holiday Book Signings
Cornelia invites readers along as she
tours her state of Texas. While selling her books, she meets interesting
people and visits wonderful places. Readers are provided a glimpse into
the side benefits of a booksigning tour.
Cornelia
& Clio
Cornelia and her muse Clio, take
readers on an adventure in history. Whether exploring Rome, the age of the
Celts, or ancient Egypt, there is always something to learn from Cornelia and
her muse!
The Celts & Their Cattle
The article discussed the ancient
relationship between the Celtic people and their cattle. Cornelia
also includes an interesting discussion on the Celtic Goddesses who are
associated with cows. For those of you who have never seen a cow of
the Highlands, Cornelia includes photos from a Celtic festival she
attended in April 2005.
Clio & Atlantis
Is the existence of Atlantis truth or a myth? Cornelia's
muse Cleo may hold the answer for you!
Clio & Caesar
Cornelia and her muse, Cleo
talk about the "real" Caesar including
his most famous love-queen Cleopatra.
Clio and Cornelia
Clio is the muse of history, pictured with a
scroll and books. That’s my muse. She moves me to read and write, but there is
one draw back. Clio gets carried away.
Confucius: Clio, Cornelia, & Confucius
A boy named Kong Qui was born in 51 BC, in ancient China. When he
grew up he worked as a shopkeeper, then a farmer. At last he became a teacher.
Disciples flocked around him and called him Great Master Kong.
The First Roman Emperor
The month of August is named after Octavian (Augustus) Caesar, the first roman
emperor. Cornelia provides a terrific summary of information regard Rome's
first emperor!
The Muse & the Toothache
Clio is the muse of history and visits with Cornelia once
again. In this piece, toothaches in ancient Egypt is explored.
Fascinating information presented in an entertaining fashion!
History & Legends
Hengist & Vortigern
After 400 years of Roman rule, the Roman army and government withdrew from
Britannia in 410 AD. A few Roman government officials must have stayed and
kept their same positions for love of the country they had come to think of as
their own. Cornelia discusses an interesting history of Hengist and Vortigern.
Lughnessadh: Celtic Harvest Festival
Lughnassadh is the Celtic Harvest
festival celebrated July 31 or August 1. The Harvest is named after the
sun god Lugh. Learn the legend that is filled with love, intrigue, and
murder. Both the Welsh and Irish versions of the tale of Lugh or Llew is
discussed.
NEW!
The Celts & their Dogs
Scottish Clans march alongside well-groomed Celtic breeds at Highland games
across the world. Celts and their canines, side by side, is as common a sight in
modern times as it was in ages past. The friendship between men and dogs began
as far back as the Stone Age.
The Speaking Stone
Ireland is a land of legends and one of the oldest and greatest
is the legend of the Lia Fail. Called the speaking stone, because when the feet
of the rightful kings rested on the stone it roared for joy. The stone is also
known as the Tanist Stone, Jacob's Stone, Jacob's Pillow, the Stone of Destiny,
and the Jewel of Destiny.
Warrior Princess
Travel back to the mist of time, to the ancient isle of
Britannia, in the year of our lord 61 AD, during the reign of the Roman emperor
Nero. A red headed, Celtic queen of the Iceni tribe, Boudicca, would make her
mark in history.
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