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Another Halloween has come and gone. Another season of skulls and horror movies and carving pumpkins. Another night of becoming something else, of facing that which scares us. The crunch of leaves underfoot. The colors of fall. The chill in the air. There's nothing like Halloween. As a kid, I couldn't wait for my dad to get home so we could go trick-or-treating. Always proudly wearing my costume to school that day. Always ready for a bag full of candy that never lasted until Christmas like I hoped. When we moved to this big old house with a front porch...and his[...]
I know. Halloween isn't for another 7 weeks, but I can't help it. I'm ready to plan my decorations, costumes, and even the nibbles. If you're anything like me, you hit Pinterest for some inspiration. Where else can one find great ideas? Now if only to narrow it down... https://www.pinterest.com/kissedbyink/halloween-party-decorations/ https://www.pinterest.com/kissedbyink/halloween-nibbles/ https://www.pinterest.com/kissedbyink/halloween-lawn-decorations/
I judge books by their cover. Don't @ me. Admittedly, I know nothing about the nuances of cover design, illustration, or typography, but I do have an eidetic memory when it comes to why I buy the books I do (spoiler: it's the cover). And so, here is a definitive ranking of the top 13 books in my personal MG horror collection:[...]
I love Halloween. More than every other holiday, including my birthday. Last year at this time, I was touching down in a plane in San Francisco to attend my good friend’s magical wedding. That was one of the best Halloweens of my life because I was watching two amazing people celebrate their love in a magical science center filled with dinosaur bones and artifacts. I had drinks in a bird sanctuary, appetizers under an aquarium staring up at giant fish, and dinner in a safari room, all while touches of skeleton bones and macabre music and décor filled my ears[...]
Hello, Kittens! I hope you're all well. October makes me one happy little creature, so I'm bloody fantastic. I have some exciting news to share, even though you probably know it already if you follow me on twitter. *Ahem - @raddestgirlever* I signed with a literary agent last week..ish! I'm now represented by Gina Panettieri, President of Talcott Notch! Gina is a total rocks star and I'm so excited to be working with her. I signed for my middle grade horror (obvs) and am excited for what comes next :) Anyhoo! Enough about me. As you may have realized, it[...]
My parents let me watch way too many horror movies. I can remember watching Halloween when I was maybe, five years old. I watched the Exorcist when I was around seven. After, I remember sitting in my bunk bed, terrified to go to sleep. Because if I did, what would stop a demon from possessing me? I've always loved scary movies. But I've also been fascinated by the stories these scary demonic possession stories are based off of. Are they real? Or just real-ly fake? To this day, I find this topic so interesting, terrifying, and strange. To kick off Demon Week,[...]
Nobody does Halloween like The Midnight Society. It's the most wonderful time of the year! Most of us, myself included, spend all year waiting for it to be October again. It's our time. If you've followed us for long, you know that we turn it up every October. Lots of great blog posts, themed weeks, tons of fun on twitter! You won't want to miss any of it. Here's an idea of what you have to look forward to: Keep up with us on twitter and use the hashtag, #SocietyScreams! Yes, you are seeing that calendar right! We'll be posting about October history,[...]
HALLOWEEN IS COMING!!! Yes, you read that correctly. And yes, I know that Halloween is over 2 months away but there's something special happening this year. The remake of Rocky Horror Picture Show will preview on FOX. I'm old enough to have experienced the original film in the theater. I know, I don't look a day over...Enough of that. I remember standing in line with costumed fans and watching them act out the film, bringing it all to life. I am so excited that a new generation will get to enjoy Rocky Horror Picture Show, whether it's new or the original film (I[...]
My kids are too old for trick-or-treating and no trick-or-treaters come to my house... so...On Halloween, I took my kids on a road trip (BECAUSE HALLOWEEN IS IMPORTANT!). We immersed ourselves in the scariest night of the year at my parents' house. My dad has a spectacular set-up, so I donned my demon persona and strategically placed myself amongst the creepiness of dancing skeletons, a coffin, demons, and a graveyard. Colored lights and a spooky soundtrack created the perfect atmosphere. I didn't jump out at people. I didn't threaten them with a chainsaw. I s[...]