Summer Solstice. It isn’t just the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In Celtic lore, it is also the day of the epic battle between the Oak King and the Holly King. Brothers—twins—who symbolically battle each year to gain control of the seasons. The Oak King, fair and golden, rules until Midsummer, the day of Summer Solstice. The darksome Holly King reigns until Winter Solstice, when the Oak King—and daylight—regains his power. Celebrate the solstice with us! Enter to win two fabulous prize packs: The Oak King prize, a collection of luminous covers and enchanting stories, and The Holly King prize, aRead More →

  Other Fire & Ice stops around the web today: Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblings: Cortney Cole: Confessions of an Ali Cat Anna@Read Between the Lines:Katie Salidas Jess@Bend the Binding: Cambria Hebert Jenn@Indie Supporter: Julia Crane   Today’s Stop Today’s Fire & Ice stop is all about Tish Thawer!  Tish Thawer is the author of mature YA series The Rose Trilogy, and the adult PNR, The Ovialell Series. About the Author Before becoming a writer I worked as a computer consultant, a photographer, and a graphic designer. I also operate a custom glass etching business, in addition to being a wife and mother of three wonderful children. I have been a fanRead More →