MARION WIESLER   CELTIC HISTORICAL FICTION

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The Celts


The Celts of today's Austria were an advanced civilization, and yet they are often still found in school textbooks as "barbarians", granted just a marginal note next to the "important" cultures of the Romans and Greeks.

They were our ancestors and an incredibly diverse and exciting culture.

Feared warriors, skilled craftsmen, earthy nature people, humorous storytellers ...

The Celtic novel series "Braider of Words" brings them to life in all their facets.

Discover the heartbeat of that time within you!


Food, religion, warfare ... I have looked into many themes when researching for my Celtic series. My blog posts give you short insights, but beware! I am not a historian, not an archeologist or timetraveller (wish I were, at least for a weekend!). Some of my conclusions might be different to university opinion, but that is to be expected by a creative novel author ...

How you became a Bard

How you became a Bard

<p class="ng-binding">We actually know surprisingly much about the education of Celtic Bards</p>

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The bucket of enlightenment

The bucket of enlightenment

<p class="ng-binding">How a bucket can change your views on the Celts</p>

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The Celts are awakening! (at least their museums)

The Celts are awakening! (at least their museums)

<p class="ng-binding">A list of Celtic villages and museums in Austria</p>

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Raving for Ravens

Raving for Ravens

Their reputation is not the best, but aren't they gorgeous animals, the ravens?

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Noricum - important region of the Celts

Noricum - important region of the Celts

<p>Noricum was most of todays Austria and an important celtic region for different reasons.<br></p>

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