Worlds of Myth, History & Imagination
Discover the stories of Kris Welsh.
Kris Welsh
About the author
Kris Welsh is an Australian author, poet and storyteller whose writing draws upon a lifetime of diverse experiences in dance, theatre, rock climbing and the healing arts.
Fascinated by the embodied nature of human experience, her writing explores not simply what happens, but what it feels like to be inside an experience — physically, emotionally and spiritually — weaving together mythology, humour, vulnerability and the search for authenticity.
From Celtic legends to children’s adventures, her stories reflect a fascination with life in all its beauty, absurdity and contradictions.
Celtic Love Knot Trilogy
Kris Welsh’s Celtic Love Knot Trilogy reimagines Celtic legend through Scáthach, the warrior trainer who speaks from Tír na nÓg, the Otherworld realm of eternal youth, as she remembers Cú Chulainn, the famed Hound of Ulster who trained at her fortress on the Isle of Skye. Her twin sister Aoife enters with her own account of Cú Chulainn after their relationship changes the bond between the sisters. The warrior himself then takes over the story, considering the path that carried him from boyhood into service to Ulaid, the ancient kingdom he defended. Each voice claims a different understanding of the past, turning shared history into a contest of memory as prophecy continues, binding the warriors to one another across mortal life and the Celtic Otherworld.
Kris Welsh’s Celtic Love Knot Trilogy is beautifully written historical fiction, and Welsh does a beautiful job with Celtic lore, breathing life into the people behind the legends. Cú Chulainn is fascinating, and Welsh develops him into a fully fleshed-out warrior whose affection for Ferdiad, the foster brother who trained beside him, lingers with a wish to have him at his side again. I love Emer, who is meticulously drawn, with her memories placing the celebrated warrior inside the marriage she shared with him. Welsh shines in making ancient Ireland a character in its own right, from the riverbed churned dry beneath the fighters at the ford to the Plain of Muirthemne, where Cú Chulainn’s standing stone rises above bloodied ground. Intelligently written with an extraordinary grasp of Celtic lore, and with Gaelic vocabulary that sits naturally within the prose, readers who love mythic fiction will adore this trilogy.
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For Rhea
This enchanting children’s poem carries a profound message wrapped in mystery and gentle wisdom. Through lyrical verses and imaginative storytelling, young readers are invited into a magical world where Mother Earth and Father Sky embrace all children from far and wide as one family.
FOR RHEA celebrates unity, love, and harmony with Mother Nature. The children pray to the Sun and Moon, dance with joy beneath the heavens, and discover the sacred connection that binds humanity to the natural world. Beneath its playful rhythm lies a deeper reflection meant not only for children, but also for adults-reminding us of our shared responsibility to protect and cherish our planet and our own Inner Children.
This book is a tender invitation to rediscover wonder, to listen to the whispers of the Earth, and to step into life’s beautiful Mystery together
All Roads: Gladiatorix
In the heart of ancient Rome, where power and glory shaped the course of history, the Colosseum stood as both spectacle and symbol. The thunder of the crowd echoed as warriors clashed in fierce, gladiatorial combat – scenes both awe-inspiring, bloodthirsty, and brutal. These contests, often seen as grand entertainment, revealed the harsh realities of a civilization built on conquest, honour, and survival.
Amid this world rose Commodus, a ruler whose reign would leave a lasting mark on the Roman Empire. Though Rome had once stood as a beacon of prosperity and strength, his leadership ushered in a period of decline. What had been an era of stability and growth gradually gave way to uncertainty, excess, and unrest. The empire, once united in purpose, began to fracture under the weight of misrule.
Yet beyond the violence and political turmoil, Rome remained a marvel of human achievement – its culture rich, its influence vast, and its legacy enduring through time.
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