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Lions and Tigers and Bears! Oh My! by Eleri Grace

 WWII novels aren't typically scary in the traditional sense -- not in the same way that a paranormal or suspense novel might keep you up at night. Yet historical novels can include scenes driven by psychological terror or danger, and I like to believe my novels include plenty of page-turning scenes that leave the reader in suspense. I've written here about the fear of heights common to so many

When Things Go Bump in the Night by Sue Ward Drake

FLEEING THE STORM is now on PRE-ORDER!www.SueWardDrake.com                 What do you do when something goes bump in the night? Doyou pull the covers over your head or go investigate? In my case, being hard ofhearing, I’ve never even noticed. LOL.          October is the month of Halloween with its gorgeous,multi-colored—but  dying—leaves, thepumpkins grinning through missing teeth from

Going Off Topic

Hi, I’m Judith Ashley, author of The Sacred Women’s Circle series, soulnourishing romantic women’s fiction with light paranormal elements. My storiesshow you what life could be like if you had a place like The Circle where youare unconditionally accepted, supported and loved. And where, with thissupport, you make choices to overcome the darkest nights and choose love andlight.Finally the

Things that Go Bump in the Night...and in the Day

By Robin WeaverI’m guessing thismonth’s theme, Things that Go Bump in the Night, conjures up all sortsof super spooky Halloween images: the price of gas, politicians trying to keepa promise, Simon Cowell’s botox, freezer burn, English peas…Ooops! Alternateuniverse. I mean images of ghosts, goblins, and chain-saw killers.For me though,the thing that goes bump in the night is…well, me. In

Look but don’t touch …

Things that go bump in the night? It might be you dropping dead if you’re not careful with your foraging. Or if you sample mushroom ragout cooked by your enemy. I love this time of year for the fresh apples, the crisp days, and the colourful fungi peppering the forest floor, like these that I found on a recent camping trip. But sometimes those mushrooms and toadstools, if eaten, have ugly

Fears and Fun by Paty Jager

This is the month when everyone thinks of Goblins, Ghosts, and Ghouls. I myself like the change of season, the pretty colors, and cooler air. However, I have been known to paint pumpkins and ghosts on my nails and wear spider earrings all month in support of October 31st and Halloween. Even though I write mysteries and love a good murder mystery, I have a low tolerance for violence and scary

Images of Things that Go Bump in the Night by Sarah McDermed

 Courtesy of The Graphics Fairy - Vintage Images, DIYTutorials & Craft ProjectsWelcome to October, 2022, when, in much of the world, Halloweenis a welcome distraction from the all-too-real threats we face. We’d rather faceimaginary characters and creatures than threats of war, politics and disease. (Not to mention inflation).What are some of the characters or creatures that scare you?Bats

The Past Isn't Dead. It Isn't Even Past .... by Anna Taylor Sweringen

"The past isn't dead. It isn't even past." - William Faulkner, Requiem for A NunAs a lover of history, this line of Faulkner's thrills me. Why? Because I believe what has gone before is not only always present, but also has the power in the present as well. Faulkner's line hit home when I took this picture many years ago from the Brooklyn promenade where the World Trade Center used to stand. That

The Power of Unity by Sarah McDermed

My favorite quote is on the Great Seal of the United States, adopted in 1782:  "E pluribus unum", Latin for "Out of many, one". The founding fathers understood the power of Unity. They knew unity is essential for a democracy to survive.I believe that, at this stage in humanity's development, world unity is needed for humanity to survive. Existential threats like pollution, pandemics and climate

Words to live by....

 This month's topic - our favorite quote(s) is perfect for me!! I have one I use and think about almost daily - no kidding.The amazeballs Maya Angelou once said: How true are these words?I know they are for me - and because of that I always try to treat others with respect and kindness, even if it isn't being shown to me. You never know why someone is acting the way they are: maybe they are