Horror
When Jack-o’-Lanterns Meet Jingle Bells: Horror-Christmas Mash-Ups That Slay
Halloween’s over, the pumpkins are rotting, and the skeletons are packing it in for another year. But just when you thought it was safe to stash the cobwebs and fog machine, it happens. The Christmas creep. You’re at the store buying clearance candy corn, and Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You slams… Read More
Autumn, Nature, Seasons
The Season of Stories: Fall’s Magic and the Tales That Shape Us
Ah, fall. The air turns crisp, the leaves transform into a riot of color, and the world seems to take a deep breath before winter’s chill sets in. For me, this time of year feels like a season tailor-made for storytelling. It’s a bridge between the playful chills of Halloween, the reflective gratitude of Thanksgiving,… Read More
Ghost Ship, Ghost Town, Haunted Highways, Haunting, Horror
The Origins of Horror: From Ancient Legends to Modern Nightmares
In the Halloween season, it’s time to pay homage to the stories that first sent chills down our spines. Horror has been around as long as people have huddled together in the dark, whispering tales of things that go bump in the night. But where did horror as we know it today come from? Let’s… Read More
Haunting
Rediscovered Nightmares: Forgotten Horror Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
We might be into November, but I don’t give up the horror season of Halloween so easily. The time between Halloween and Thanksgiving is a great place to get that final horror fix before the festive and cheerful holiday season starts. But what about some forgotten horror stories that we don’t usually think about? Horror… Read More
Haunting, Mystery, Nature, Novel
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has enchanted readers for generations, blending elements of horror, folklore, and humor in a way that still resonates in today’s world. As we approach Halloween, it’s the perfect time for authors—especially those working in science fiction and horror—to revisit this timeless tale and examine what makes it such… Read More
Author, Autumn
Pumpkins and Poltergeist
Last weekend the kids and I picked the pumpkin patch. Although we had enough for decorating around our house (I say we had a few too many, the kids say not enough) I usually like to have enough pumpkins to give to neighbors and friends. The weather didn’t cooperate this year. Too much rain to… Read More
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