Cozy up around the campfire with someone you love, if you dare… Today’s campfire story is an excerpt from Night Terror by Jeff Gunhus. Ten years after her abduction and near-sacrifice to the Source, Sarah Tremont struggles to be a normal teenager. As much as she’s tried to suppress the power inside of her, it’s … Continue reading Around the Campfire with Jeff Gunhus
Category: Halloween Party 2014
Halloween Movie Month: Week Four
For this installment of Halloween movie month, I’ve included a short reminder of my picture rating system. A full explanation was included the first week. Characters Artistry … Continue reading Halloween Movie Month: Week Four
Guest Spooky Shot: The Menger Hotel
Welcome back, Ruthie Jones! An amateur anthropologist, Ruthie has an eye for great photo opportunities. Participate in some of the features on her blog. It's a lot of fun. Check out this shot: The Menger Hotel in downtown San Antonio, Texas was established in 1859, just 23 years after the Battle of the Alamo. Speaking … Continue reading Guest Spooky Shot: The Menger Hotel
Around the Campfire with The Dark Carnival, Part III
Cozy up around the campfire with someone you love, if you dare… Today’s campfire story is an excerpt from “Ring Toss” by J. Elizabeth Hill anthologized in The Dark Carnival, edited by Jolene Haley, Kristen Jett, and Jessi Shakarian. In this anthology, several authors and illustrators explore the dark and hidden dangers that lie within … Continue reading Around the Campfire with The Dark Carnival, Part III
Halloween Movie Month: Week Three
Before we dive into the next week's finds, I've included a short reminder of my picture rating system. A full explanation was included last week. Characters Artistry … Continue reading Halloween Movie Month: Week Three
How to Find the Perfect Costume
I spend the whole year thinking about costume ideas but usually find THE ONE at the end of September/beginning of October. Most of my time spent thinking and browsing pictures online has to do with the following criteria: Fascinating to me Requires some effort Gives me confidence Made from parts, rather than a whole In … Continue reading How to Find the Perfect Costume