St Catherine's reputation as a learned woman makes it fitting that she's the subject of a poem by one of the earliest female authors writing in England whose name we know: Clemence, a nun of Barking Abbey in the twelfth century en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clemence_… getty.edu/art/collection…

In many early medieval calendars, 7 November is the first day of winter. One Anglo-Saxon poem calls today 'Winter's Day': like an invading warrior, it 'seizes sun-bright autumn with its army of ice and snow' and holds the earth captive until spring returns aclerkofoxford.blogspot.com/2014/11/after-…

I had the honor of talking with D.J. Butler -- Sci-Fi / Fantasy Author and Editor about his novels and how they relate to IRL magic, history and more! Check it out. D. J. Butler Author Conversation - The Cunning Man, IRL Magic, and Historical Fantasy youtu.be/VVprudIfViA

We are delighted to announce that Andrew Breeze's new book, "King Arthur: Medieval British Literature & Modern Critical Tradition," is now published and available worldwide. Check it out! Visit: uppsalabooks.com/arthur

I mentioned Oswald and Aidan in my recent article in Corncrake Mag

Today is Martinmas, the feast of St Martin of Tours, a major festival in medieval Europe which heralded the approach of winter with fire and feasting. St Martin is the patron saint of soldiers, often shown sharing his cloak with a poor man to protect him from the winter cold.

It's out! Andrew Breeze's monumental study of Arthurian literature is now available worldwide. Visit: uppsalabooks.com/arthur

Oswiu, king of Bernicia, defeated and slew Penda, pagan king of the Mercians, at the Battle of Winwæd, in the district of Loidis (Leeds), #OTD in 655. Oethelwald, king of Deira, had refused to help his northern uncle and was soon replaced by Oswiu’s son Alhfrith.

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November homily reading and translation done! Now to get the accompanying lecture hammered out. I have much to do for December: the homily will be for Christmas, but I'm also hoping to do 8 of the Old English O Antiphons from Christ I leading up to the 25th.

Some riveting reading this morning

The recent non-fiction ARCs I’ve received. Looking forward to finishing and sharing thoughts!

Announcing SPACE's NEW Living Arts Sector! Living Arts celebrates creativity in motion— the skills and practices that bring beauty, presence, and craft into daily life. Whether you're learning watercolors or bookbinding, cultivating mindfulness and organization, or finding

My long-time friend Mary Dockray-Miller has just published her novel, Freyja's Garden, with Signum UP. The life story of Queen Hildeburh, the book is both a great read and a subtle and insightful interpretation of the Finnesburg episode in Beowulf. collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/store/150

In case you missed it, Mythmoot registration is OPEN! With Guests of Honor and lodging and Call for Papers and every good thing! Mythmoot XIII: Unexpected Company - June 25-28, 2026 ow.ly/r0sU50Xzfth

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