Ceri Norman is a holistic practitioner, folklorist, historian and freelance writer, with a deep love and reverence for history, mythology, folklore, folk tales, history, oral history, storytelling and writing (both fiction and non-fiction). Her particular areas of interest are folklore, mythology, divination, ancient monuments, Feng Shui, Celtic (esp. Welsh) studies, Scandinavian/Nordic studies and Oriental Studies.
A short article on several of the minerals/gemstones that are/have been known as Shaman Stones, s... more A short article on several of the minerals/gemstones that are/have been known as Shaman Stones, such as Hag Stones, Shaman Quartz and Amber...
A brief look at the days and dates that are associated with Faeries in folklore and the modern Fa... more A brief look at the days and dates that are associated with Faeries in folklore and the modern Faerie Faith.
A brief article on the faerielore of Megalithic Monuments, such as burial mounds, stone circles a... more A brief article on the faerielore of Megalithic Monuments, such as burial mounds, stone circles and menhirs.
Read my thoughts on Nordicana 2015 - the sights, sounds, smells (mmm cinnamon buns) and even snea... more Read my thoughts on Nordicana 2015 - the sights, sounds, smells (mmm cinnamon buns) and even sneak peeks of what's yet to come on British screens.
A brief look at fairy tale and mythical influences on Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wond... more A brief look at fairy tale and mythical influences on Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
A short article on several of the minerals/gemstones that are/have been known as Shaman Stones, s... more A short article on several of the minerals/gemstones that are/have been known as Shaman Stones, such as Hag Stones, Shaman Quartz and Amber...
A brief look at the days and dates that are associated with Faeries in folklore and the modern Fa... more A brief look at the days and dates that are associated with Faeries in folklore and the modern Faerie Faith.
A brief article on the faerielore of Megalithic Monuments, such as burial mounds, stone circles a... more A brief article on the faerielore of Megalithic Monuments, such as burial mounds, stone circles and menhirs.
Read my thoughts on Nordicana 2015 - the sights, sounds, smells (mmm cinnamon buns) and even snea... more Read my thoughts on Nordicana 2015 - the sights, sounds, smells (mmm cinnamon buns) and even sneak peeks of what's yet to come on British screens.
A brief look at fairy tale and mythical influences on Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wond... more A brief look at fairy tale and mythical influences on Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Faerie Stones - An Exploration of the Folklore and Faeries Associated with Stones & Crystals
Faerie Stones explores the Faerielore and Folklore associated with different stones and various c... more Faerie Stones explores the Faerielore and Folklore associated with different stones and various crystal formations, from the ancient Neolithic arrows known as Elfshot to magical Faerie dusted geodes known as Fairy Cavern Quartz. It deals with the metaphysical aspects of the stones, their traditional uses and healing qualities, and discusses which types of Faerie and which Deities/Faerie Monarchs are associated with each stone. It also offers practical tips and two meditations for working with Faeries and stones for spiritual development. Aimed at all those who love Faeries and Crystals, it is ideal for the beginner or the more experienced practitioner
The Blood Moon is rising, and there's a new alpha male werewolf on the prowl, keen to bring back ... more The Blood Moon is rising, and there's a new alpha male werewolf on the prowl, keen to bring back their unique kind of blood sports - hunting humans.
Ileana, still adjusting to her new lifestyle as a vampire, must pull out all the stops when the werewolves threaten all that she loves.
It's vampire versus werewolf as you've never read it before...
Recently widowed DI Lucy Weir is hoping for an easy transition back into work, but what she gets ... more Recently widowed DI Lucy Weir is hoping for an easy transition back into work, but what she gets is thrown in at the deep end when a body is discovered on the damp, desolate, yet beautiful, mudflats of North East Essex.
The clues lead in all directions, to a mugging, to local traffickers and to the nefarious goings on at a local golf course. Lucy must get a grip on her own grief as she leads her team through this quagmire of death and deceit while dealing with the insular nature of the community as she relentlessly pursues the killer.
High in the Carpathian Mountains, the local vampire, Dragomir, has everything running smoothly‒or... more High in the Carpathian Mountains, the local vampire, Dragomir, has everything running smoothly‒or at least so he thinks. Gone are the bad old days of vampires hunting humans, and vice versa, now they have an 'arrangement' and all that's needed is a quick bite every so often. Unfortunately Ileana Savu, the latest teenager due to participate in the 'arrangement', has other ideas, lots of other ideas, about what being a vampire living in the modern world should mean.
Blood Red Roses is an unusual and comic take on the old vampire story.
Exploring the tales of many of the mysterious and captivating Faerie Queens, this exceptional ant... more Exploring the tales of many of the mysterious and captivating Faerie Queens, this exceptional anthology contains eighteen essays exploring the diverse accounts and themes associated with the Faerie Queens and their influence in magic, literature and folklore. From the Arthurian mythos to Scandinavia, from ancient Greece to Renaissance poetry and beyond, the awesome power of the Faerie Queens to inspire, challenge and transform is investigated and discussed from both scholarly and personal perspectives.
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Ileana, still adjusting to her new lifestyle as a vampire, must pull out all the stops when the werewolves threaten all that she loves.
It's vampire versus werewolf as you've never read it before...
The clues lead in all directions, to a mugging, to local traffickers and to the nefarious goings on at a local golf course. Lucy must get a grip on her own grief as she leads her team through this quagmire of death and deceit while dealing with the insular nature of the community as she relentlessly pursues the killer.
Blood Red Roses is an unusual and comic take on the old vampire story.