Morrana is the Slavic goddess of winter, death, decay, and rebirth, a queen of endings who makes space for beginnings. Not evil. Necessary. Who is Morrana? Goddess of Winter & cold Death, decay, and the grave Night, stillness, and silence The threshold between life and afterlife In old Slavic belief, death wasn’t feared and… Continue reading Slavic Myth: Morrana
Who is Loki? Loki is a trickster god—not evil by default, but disruptive by nature. He is clever, sharp-tongued, and endlessly adaptable. Born a jötunn (giant), he becomes blood-brother to Odin, which grants him a place among the Æsir gods despite never fully belonging. That tension—insider and outsider at once—defines him. What does Loki Represent?… Continue reading Norse Myth: Loki
Book DNA is working to connect readers and authors through shared interests and passions. I participated in one event to help promote Three Curses and Other Tales while also sharing the books and authors who influenced me most in writing that collection. You can read my thoughts on my 5 favourite books that influenced me… Continue reading Favourite Reads, Folklore & Fairytales
The Cù-Sìth (pronounced koo-shee), a legendary fairy hound from Scottish Highland folklore — and it’s actually a very faithful, atmospheric portrayal. What is the Cù-Sìth?• The name literally means “fairy dog” (cù = hound, sìth = fairy / otherworld).• It is not just a magical animal — it’s a liminal being, halfway between:• the fairy… Continue reading Scottish Folklore: The Cù-Sìth
I am delighted to share the news that my fantasy novella TRICKSTER TALES from Brigid’s Gate Press is a finalist for the Aurealis Awards, Australia’s Premier Speculative Fiction Awards. The Aurealis Awards ceremony will be held on February 21st 2026 in Brisbane as part of GenreCon. You can read the full list of finalists here
On June 28, 1914, a member of the revolutionary group Young Bosnia assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The archduke was the presumptive heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, which had annexed Bosnia-Herzegovina several years before. Young Bosnia was trying to overthrow Austria-Hungary’s rule of the region and had acquired weapons for a revolution with the help… Continue reading World War I Alliances
Jólabókaflóð is Iceland’s “Christmas Book Flood” which is celebrated more widely than ever. So what are the origins of this book reading tradition? The story of Jólabókaflóð is tied to both Iceland’s love of literature and the deprivations during World War II. Icelandic Literature: Iceland’s literary tradition goes back to the medieval sagas, the histories and… Continue reading Jólabókaflóð
XVI. Conclusion I write all this you suppose with composure. But far from it; I cannot think of it without agitation. Nothing but your earnest desire so repeatedly expressed, could have induced me to sit down to a task that has unstrung my nerves for months to come, and reinduced a shadow of the unspeakable… Continue reading Carmilla: Week 16
XV. Ordeal and Execution As he spoke one of the strangest looking men I ever beheld entered the chapel at the door through which Carmilla had made her entrance and her exit. He was tall, narrow-chested, stooping, with high shoulders, and dressed in black. His face was brown and dried in with deep furrows; he… Continue reading Carmilla: Week 15
Book review from Happy Goat Horror & Bluebells: In the Devil’s Garden also makes the Top 10 Favourite Horror Novellas. Check them out! For the book review: https://happygoathorror.com/2025/09/09/bluebells-by-leanbh-pearson/ And… For the booktube Top 10 Horror Novellas: https://youtu.be/xjVbIya7MpI?si=cmln5YOBGfFNF7nE
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