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Ghost Month: The Poltergeist

This could be the most famous type of ghost because of the movie.  At least it’s a name that people recognize.  So, what is a poltergeist in terms of folklore? With the name originating in Germany, poltergeists are spirits found … Continue reading

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Ghost Month: Apparitions

This is a weird one because it feels like apparitions is nothing more than another word for ghosts.  Yet, there is a difference that turns up on occasion.  So, what is an apparition and why is it really different than … Continue reading

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Ghost Month: Interactive or Intelligent Ghosts

(I don’t see these posts being very long, but hope they are still fun for a quick and thoughtful read.) These are a pretty standard and probably most common ghost, especially since it can cover many of the upcoming categories.  … Continue reading

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Mirror, Mirror in the Myth

I saw mention of the Magic Mirror from Snow White and started thinking of other ways this common object shows up in stories.  It’s amazing how much symbolism and usage is behind a piece of glass.  Not only recently, but … Continue reading

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Questions 3 and Looking Back at ‘Ritual of the Lost Lamb’

This book had so many title changes that it was ridiculous.  I don’t even know how I ended up on Ritual of the Lost Lamb.  The strangest part is that there wasn’t a ritual until after I wrote the title.  It … Continue reading

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Questions 3 and Looking Back at ‘The Spirit Well’

This book finished the champion power center arc of Legends of Windemere.  It was a tough one to write too because I needed closure and setting up the final arc.  Those types of books always make my head spin, which leads … Continue reading

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Difference Between Ghosts and Demons

This feels like a weird topic to end the week on, but I stumbled onto some short videos that brought it up.  Ghosts and demons are both able to possess mortals, which makes this a shared ability.  Many authors use … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Having Characters Speak to the Dead

It really does seem like an easy power to throw into a story and solve a problem.  That might be the issue though.  Speaking with the dead or any spirits should have some kind of challenge.  Otherwise, the characters with … Continue reading

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When Characters Can See Spirits

The ability to see spirits is fairly common in fantasy and horror.  Though, each genre uses such a power for different effects.  Horror is almost exclusively creepy and eerie while fantasy can have it be information gathering or simply a … Continue reading

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Animal Symbolism Uses in Fiction

Above you see a breakdown of what a tiger can mean in various situations.  There’s much more to it than that and you may find a difference in symbolism throughout cultures and groups.  That makes it a little difficult to … Continue reading

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