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M is for Manannan Mac y Leirr

Posted on April 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

Manannan Beg was son of Leirr, He was the first the e’er had Mann; But as it seemeth unto me, He himself was but a heathen. ‘Twas not with his sword he kept her, Nor with his arrows, nor his bow; Bur when he would see ships sailing, He hid her right round with a […]

L is for Little People

Posted on April 13, 2018 2 Comments

The Little People have been a part of Isle of Man’s legends since the beginning. The Little People (Mooinjer Veggey), also known as Themselves, stand a good foot high. Much like gnomes, they dress in green with red caps, yet they are slender, more like a human. They are usually seen hanging out under the “Fairy […]

K is for Kaitlin Manning

Posted on April 12, 2018 1 Comment

I have been anxiously waiting for the letter K to come up so I could introduce you to my main character Kaitlin Manning. She was born outside Denver, Colorado, and grew up in Agate; population….just over 500. School was not her favorite pastime. The kids stayed in town for elementary school, but the upper grades […]

I is for Isle of Man

Posted on April 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

When I was a young learner, I was taught in grade school how islands were formed. In very simplified terms, there is usually a push and shove from deep in the earth and an island is pushed up. Some islands, like the Hawaiian Islands, are built by volcanoes. But, the making of the Isle of […]

H is for Haunted

Posted on April 9, 2018 2 Comments

The Isle of Man is an island of rolling hills, quaint villages and bustling towns. It also has its fair share of haunted places. Let me introduce you to just a few. The Milntown Estate is located near Ramsey and was built in the early 1600’s. According to Lovely Greens, the house is haunted by […]

G is for Geography

Posted on April 7, 2018 Leave a Comment

It’s time to talk geography. I have mentioned Isle of Man in previous posts, and told you how small it really is (221 square miles, in case you missed that post). Today I want to tell about the actual island and its geography makeup. This will not by your typical “this is this, and that […]

F is for Fairy Bridge

Posted on April 6, 2018 1 Comment

On the Isle of Man there is a bridge that belongs to The Little People. It is called the Fairy Bridge. The Little People (also called Themselves) are NOT fairies. They do not associate themselves with fairies and find it quite insulting to be called fairies. They are Themselves or Little People (Little Fellows), period. As I have […]

E is for Eclipse

Posted on April 5, 2018 Leave a Comment

As a writer, I lean toward historical accuracy whenever I can, but when I really want a certain something to happen in a story, I make it up. That is the beauty of being a fiction writer…I get to make stuff up. There are many aspects of The Manx that hold true to the facts whether it […]

B is for Buggane

Posted on April 2, 2018 Leave a Comment

In Manx folklore, the buggane is a fierce creature that is similar to a demon or ogre. Legend says that they cannot cross water nor can they be on sacred grounds. I have already told you about one of the bugganes that haunted St. Trinian’s Church, and today I want to tell you the story […]

A is for April Fools

Posted on April 1, 2018 3 Comments

Today, there will be many posts about April Fools Day. Where did it start? What are the most outlandish pranks? Who likes the pranks and who detests them? I will let someone else write about those questions. I am here to tell you about one great prank that actually made it into a book. First, […]