OCCURRENCE — Dancing With Tricksters: The Very Strange Story of William F. Blume

by William F. Blume

A true-strange memoir where UFOs crash into childhood—and the world you thought you knew unravels.

Occurrence – Dancing with Tricksters tells William F. Blume’s real, unnerving, poetic journey through strange childhood events, invisible intelligences, and a reality that won’t stay tethered.

This isn’t a book designed for tidy answers. It’s an invitation into lived mystery — a slow unraveling of memory, myth, and presence.

Readers have

“A captivating and mind‑bending journey through the surreal... where the lines between reality and the metaphysical blur in astonishing ways.” Booksprout, Instagram, Amazon
“This is not a book for passive reading — it demands introspection.” Goodreads

These encounters began in childhood — The Airship, Mom Irons Things Out, The Light in the Trees — chapters that feel like something you almost remembered. Each event ripples outward, weaving a subtle pattern just beneath the surface of everyday life.

“From the airship sightings to strange presences at home and in the woods, every chapter invites you deeper.”

Some readers call it haunting. Others call it transformational. All say it stays with you.

You won’t find comfort here.
But you might find a signal.
Faint, familiar, and waiting just beneath the noise.

228 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2024

About the author

William F. Blume stands at the crossroads where science brushes against mysticism, where philosophy entangles with the occult. His writing moves between worlds—sentences that begin in concrete reality before spiraling into speculative territory. Decades immersed in esoteric traditions have shaped his voice into something uniquely nuanced—neither the academic drone of the scholar nor the breathless hyperbole of the convert. Through prose that alternates between direct declaration and contemplative inquiry, he creates a distinctive rhythm that invites readers to engage with mystery directly, approaching the unknown with both intellectual rigor and experiential openness.

Reviews

[Desmond Knipe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Occurrence – Dancing with Tricksters is a wonderfully strange and unpredictable ride, a book that leans fully into the surreal while still keeping its storytelling sharp. From the opening pages, it signals to the reader that this is no ordinary narrative. The story blurs the line between the real and the bizarre, pulling you into a world where tricksters, oddities, and eccentric events refuse to follow familiar rules.

The strongest element here is its embrace of strangeness. The book thrives on disorientation — not in a confusing way, but in a playful, thought-provoking manner. Readers are never quite sure what’s coming next, which makes each chapter feel like stepping through a funhouse mirror. The prose has an offbeat rhythm that suits the material perfectly, weaving together the humorous, the unsettling, and the absurd.

Characterisation is equally quirky. William F. Blume isn’t a conventional protagonist, and that’s exactly the point. His encounters with tricksters and bizarre figures test both his sanity and the reader’s expectations, making him an oddly compelling anchor in a world that refuses to behave. Side characters pop in with sharp eccentricity, leaving impressions even when they vanish quickly.

If there’s a drawback, it’s that some readers may wish for a firmer narrative spine. At times, the story feels more like a series of surreal vignettes than a tightly plotted novel. But that looseness is also part of its charm — this isn’t a book meant to be read for linear logic, but for its atmosphere, voice, and sheer unpredictability.

Overall, Occurrence – Dancing with Tricksters is a celebration of the strange. It’s witty, playful, and just grounded enough to keep you hooked while dragging you further down its rabbit hole. For readers who enjoy surreal, offbeat fiction with a sly sense of humour, this is a delightfully odd gem.

[Andy C · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a captivating and mind-bending journey through the surreal experiences of William F. Blume, where the lines between reality and the metaphysical blur in astonishing ways. Blume’s storytelling is both raw and poetic, inviting readers into a world filled with mysterious encounters, spiritual revelations, and the unpredictable forces of trickster energies. What makes this book so compelling is Blume’s ability to weave his deeply personal story with universal themes of transformation, resilience, and the search for meaning. Readers will be kept on the edge of their seats and will find profound truths in every twist and turn.

Blume’s honesty and vulnerability shine as he shares his journey of self-discovery, making this book not only a fascinating read but also an inspiring one. For those intrigued by the mystical, the extraordinary, and the unexplainable, this book is a must-read—a story that challenges the way we perceive reality and invites us to dance with the unknown.