Books, Blogs and Oddities for would be writers
October has always been the month of thresholds. Long before pumpkins and trick-or-treating, the Celts celebrated Samhain, a festival that marked the turning of the year and the onset of winter. It was said that on this night the veil between worlds grew thin and the familiar world became just a little less certain. Whether…
Why September Can Feel Ghostly 🍂 The beginning of Autumn 🌙 The harvest season 🏰 Historic locations become more atmospheric 🌕 September full moons Things for Ghost Hunters and Supernatural Enthusiasts to Do in September 1. Attend a Ghost Walk Many UK cities have guided ghost tours throughout September. Popular locations include: These tours often…
because it sits between the height of summer and the approach of autumn. The days are still bright, but there is a subtle feeling that something is ending. That makes it perfect for stories about memories, echoes, and things that refuse to let go. Here are some story ideas: 1. The Last Summer Ghost Every…
If you’re looking for supernatural-themed festivals and events in the UK, these are among the best known: 👻 Whitby Paranormal Festival (Yorkshire) Held in one of Britain’s most famously haunted towns, this festival features paranormal investigators, ghost hunts, psychic readers, workshops, speakers, and a Witches & Warlocks Ball. Whitby’s connections to Dracula and its ghostly…
Why the Supernatural Still Captures Our Imagination As July brings long evenings, warm nights, and skies that linger between light and darkness, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on the supernatural. While many associate ghost stories with the darker months of autumn, there is something equally mysterious about a midsummer night. Shadows stretch…
Why are so few horror or ghost stories set during the month of June. Here is some food for thought if you think that June is all about love! 🌞 1. Summer Light That Reveals Too Much Example idea: A town where every year in June, shadows detach from their owners during midday. 🌿 2.…
For the would be Ghost and Horror writers among you. The month of May might not hold any elements of the dark side but look closer and you might be surprised. 🌙 May as an “Unlucky” Month In medieval Europe, May had a reputation for bad luck, especially for major life events. 🔥 Walpurgis Night…
April isn’t traditionally one of the “spooky months” like October, but it does have a surprisingly ghostly, uncanny side — especially when the light nights return and everything feels a bit too calm and a bit too bright. Here are a few fun, folklore‑style reasons April can feel spooky: 👻 1. The “thin” spring nights…
“Beware the Ides of March” resonates so powerfully in literature because Shakespeare transformed a simple date from the Roman calendar into a dramatic symbol of fate, forewarning, and inevitable downfall. Here’s why it endures: 📜 1. Shakespeare turned a calendar date into a universal omen In Roman times, the Ides of March simply meant 15…
Something to consider if you are a writer or content creator is the darker side of February. Best known as the month of love due to Valentines day, Its useful to consider the origins of the celebration itself. Valentine’s Day has a long, layered history that blends ancient ritual, martyrdom, and later romantic tradition—it didn’t…
A short history of Aurora toys and movie monster glow in the dark kits Here’s a short, clear history of Aurora toys with a special focus on their classic Movie Monster glow-in-the-dark kits: 📌 Aurora Plastics Corporation – The Company 🧟♂️ Movie Monster Model Kits – The Original Line 🌟 Glow in the Dark Versions…
read the sequel to the ‘Book of Jo’ Or read book two as a standalone. If you enjoy psychological thrillers with a supernatural edge and the Venice festival of masks as the backdrop. Then this is the book for you! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1J58SQT http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G1J58SQT Fleeing a relentless killer, an archaeologist lands in Venice, hoping for a quiet…
How January was viewed in terms of the history of Ghosts and the Uncanny. Darkness & the Dead 👻 Spirits & the Otherworld 🕯️ Liminal & Purifying Themes 🧠 Modern Perception Literature and horror sometimes use January settings to emphasize bleakness, emptiness, or quiet dread rather than active hauntings. Today, January’s association with darkness is…
‘If you are writing a book and your main character murders someone…What’s the best place to hide the body and who do they get to help them?’
Dim the lights! Long before Christmas meant shopping, Santa, and romantic comedies, it was linked with something much darker: ghost stories. In the UK, telling supernatural tales on Christmas Eve was a genuine seasonal tradition, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries. The roots go back to the winter solstice, when mid-winter was seen as…
Every writer’s journey begins somewhere—mine began in the dark. As a child, I was raised on a steady diet of horror: dog-eared paperbacks borrowed from library shelves, late-night films viewed from behind half-closed fingers, and the irresistible tug of stories that dared to explore the things we’re taught to fear. While other children sought sunshine,…
