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 FRANKENSTEIN'S MONSTER. Of all the Halloween-related monsters, this one is perhaps my favorite. Sounds crazy, right? Vampires, werewolves, ghosts, and now... Continue Reading →
We’re Hopping between Oct. 27 – Oct. 31, 2014 Over 50 participating bloggers LOTS of prizes will be given away including the grand prize of a $100 Amazon or B&N gift card! Halloween has long been one of my favorite holidays. There's candy and costumes involved. What's not to like? After many Halloweens (no, I'm... Continue Reading →
There is a giveaway raffle involved - see the bottom of the post for details! ***** For years I've had these two tiny cauldrons made to look like carved pumpkins. This year I found some batter-powered tea-lights to put in them, and both my kids immediately knew what to do. When they get up at... Continue Reading →
Update 2/24 - I managed to wrap up early and HYACINTH is now available on Amazon Kindle (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BK9TMCC)!!! I am adjusting my games and giveaways a little bit. The 10 Kindle copies of Hyacinth will go to the top point earners as of noon 2/25. You can continue to earn points toward the Kindle Paperwhite... Continue Reading →
