"There is magic held within these pages. Crammed full of exercises, tips and methods to enflame the Bardic ‘Fire in the Head’, and bring more ‘Awen’ into our lives. Poetry, storytelling, art, music and lyric writing are all covered – it really is an amazingly comprehensive work. There have been attempts made by other writers over the years to put together books like this, but none have managed to do it with such skill and depth, but what I really like about it is that it is firmly rooted in the ancient Bardic tradition, taking much of its course material from the old stories and poems from the ‘Celtic’ world. Here you feel like you are really following in the footsteps of those old poets, listening for the sound of the harp calling you deeper into the Sacred Grove of the Bards. This book is a delight for the experienced and novice alike, and I thoroughly recommend it. In a world where intellect seems so much higher valued than creativity, this book will, I hope, go some way towards restoring a balance, and also help bring the Bardic tradition back to its more hardcore Shamanistic roots."

Gothic Image 2006, ISBN 0 906362 67 9  Ł12.99/$21.95  Order from www.gothicimage.co.uk or www.amazon.co.uk

SPEAK LIKE RAIN: letters to a young bard

These letters are based upon my ‘Shining Word’ workshop, which is designed to awaken the bard within. They are structured around my Five Pointed Method of performance, which balances earth, air, fire, water and spirit, and enables the poet to ‘make sacred the air’ and become a ‘star’ – by opening the ‘Shining Brow’ (the Taliesin Effect) and channelling the Awen. They are written by an adept (Winner of the Bardic Chair of Bath) to an initiate, and offer an introduction to the Bardic Mysteries, as well as practical advice for anyone who wants to make their words shine.

‘The style is informal and is useful for anyone who seeks to walk the bardic path and to craft their words for ceremony and celebration. The author is a poet, storyteller, writer and teacher and the serious reader and student can only benefit from the bard’s wisdom and experience... Poets, both experienced and novices really need to get their hands on this little gem. Recommended.’ Kerry Gold, Pagan Dawn

Lovers of nature will enjoy this collection of poetry and prose. Within these pages you will find pieces on wildlife, trees, water, earth, light, places, travel, memory and time. They range form the funny to the profound, the down-to-earth to the spiritual. Informative, but never preachy, these words are to be enjoyed. Dip into this anthology for relaxation, companionship and inspiration.

Shortlisted for the Arts Council of England Raymond Williams Publishing Prize 2004.

Nature lovers will enjoy this collection of poetry and prose and creative non-fiction. There are pieces on wildlife, trees, water, earth, light, places, travel, memory and time. They range from the funny to the profound, the down-to-earth to the spiritual. It is free of dogma and inexpensive...All proceeds go to Friends of the Earth. Worth purchasing for that alone, as well as being a very pleasing anthology of nature and the environment. Pagan Dawn 2005

Awen, A5 124pp. ISBN 0-9546137-0-8 Ł5.00 (all proceeds go to Friends of the Earth). To order add Ł1.50 P&P

A double CD of storytelling, music and poetry with Fire Springs - 4 voices, many sources. From the Celtic to the Medieval, Fire Springs trace the rise and fall of King Arthur Pendragon. From the Cauldron to the Grail, Tintagel to Camelot, follow the dream...

' The tales are told with enthusiasm and great clarity...making it easy listening for children (10 yr plus) and young adults alike...Background music adds atmosphere to the gripping tales.' Review from The Triple Spiral, Winter 2003/4, no.7

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