As a fantasy and paranormal romance author, I am fascinated by folklore, fairytales, myths, monsters, and Halloween! For several years, I've been on a fact-finding mission focused on the history of traditional Halloween "monsters" including their origins and evolution in folklore, literature, and pop culture. Today, let's take a look at THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN. You... Continue Reading →
Traditional Halloween “Monsters”
As a fantasy and paranormal romance author, I am fascinated by folklore, fairytales, myths, monsters, and Halloween! For several years, I've been on a fact-finding mission focused on the history of traditional Halloween "monsters" including their origins and evolution in folklore, literature, and pop culture. Each year, I research and post about a few more.... Continue Reading →
Halloween Monsters: Mummies
As a fantasy and paranormal romance author, I am fascinated by folklore, fairytales, myths, monsters, and Halloween! For several years, I've been on a fact-finding mission focused on the history of traditional Halloween "monsters" including their origins and evolution in folklore, literature, and pop culture. Today, let's take a look at...MUMMIES. While many monsters on... Continue Reading →
Halloween Monsters: Zombies
As a fantasy and paranormal romance author, I am fascinated by folklore, fairytales, myths, monsters, and Halloween! For several years, Iโve been on a fact-finding mission focused on the history of traditional Halloween โmonstersโ including their origins and evolution in folklore, literature, and pop culture. Today, letโs take a look at...ZOMBIES. Okay, so technically mummies... Continue Reading →
Halloween Monsters: Ghosts
As a fantasy and paranormal romance author, I am fascinated by folklore, fairytales, myths, monsters, and Halloween! For several years, Iโve been on a fact-finding mission focused on the history of traditional Halloween โmonstersโ including their origins and evolution in folklore, literature, and pop culture. Today, letโs take a look at...GHOSTS! A ghost is defined... Continue Reading →
Halloween Monsters: Vampires
As a fantasy and paranormal romance author, I am fascinated by folklore, fairytales, myths, monsters, and Halloween! For several years, Iโve been on a fact-finding mission focused on the history of traditional Halloween โmonstersโ including their origins and evolution in folklore, literature, and pop culture. Today, let's take a look at...VAMPIRES. While the mythologies differ,... Continue Reading →
Halloween Monsters: Werewolves & Shapeshifters
As a fantasy and paranormal romance author, I am fascinated by folklore, fairytales, myths, monsters, and Halloween! For several years, Iโve been on a fact-finding mission focused on the history of traditional Halloween โmonstersโ including their origins and evolution in folklore, literature, and pop culture. Today, letโs take a look at...WEREWOLVES & SHAPESHIFTERS. A werewolf... Continue Reading →
Paranormal Creatures | Elves
We have kids, so, like many families these days, we have Elf-on-the-Shelf. Actually, we have two. Cookie and Rocky come every year like clockwork and my kids love to find where those scamps hide each morning. And of course, starting on the 21st, they'll leave elf gifts under my kids' pillows for the last few... Continue Reading →

