Oak, the second book in my Celtic Legends series, is my take on the Oak King/Holly King legend. Originally published as The Oak King, this is the story of two demi-gods and the mortal woman who loves them. Here’s the blurb: Twice each year, Aine Murphy ventures into the woods to hold ceremonies to honor […]
Tonight I’ll be posting a couple of excerpts from the first two books in my Celtic Legend series. Both Iron (book one) and Oak (book two) are tied to the Solstices, with much of the action taking place at the winter solstice. Iron tells the story of a human blacksmith who falls in love with […]
I’ve always been something of a dendrophile—that’s a lover of trees, in case you’re wondering. I come by it honestly. When my parents were building the house in which I grew up, my mother was adamant that as few trees as possible be cut down. In addition, there was a vacant lot next to our […]
I love telling the story of how I first came up with the idea for my book IRON. I was taking part in an online chat when the question was posed: “What’s the most unlikely pairing you can imagine for a hero/heroine?” At the time, I’d been researching wrought iron for a character who had […]
The series is now complete, eight novels, in all format ebooks and paperback online, all standalones, but better read in the right order. Also the first four novels are available in a boxed set in ebook for a bargain price. Amazon – Barnes & Noble – Smashwords – Kobo From history shrouded in myths, emerges […]
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Medieval Fantasy Romance ANGEL OF LUSIGNAN Curse of the Lost Isle Book 8 ebook and paperback everywhere Amazon – Barnes & Noble – Smashwords Young knight Raymond of Forez, blaming himself for his uncle’s death in a hunting accident, falls off his horse at the very sight of the lovely Melusine. He has no knowledge […]
Find all the books of the Curse of the Lost Isle series and other books by Vijaya Schartz on Amazon here Myths and legends are often cautionary tales, but each of them relates to specific events and periods of the faraway past, and contains a kernel of truth. Even these immortal ladies were modeled on […]
