Happy boxing day!

Meet Yuletide all!!! Art by Jean Michel Coriou

I was deeply humbled to be asked to deliver a keynote speech at the International Symposium on gender-based violence this past November, focusing on the legacy of gender-based violence within folklore and ghost stories, and the obligations it imposes on men of privilege, well essentially, like me.

Chris Reeve and my out of print book on Black Dog folklore in East Anglia is now available for purchase from Lulu. If you are interested in something spooky for a last minute give idea... www.lulu.com/shop/david-w...

Latest Academic publication is live. With Zeb Leonard and Lauren Zeuschner. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Project underway for early next year release. A Call of Cthulhu scenario exploring the experience of Indian migrants to Ballarat's goldrush in the mid 19th century. A fantastic and fun collaboration with my colleague Reshmi Lahiri-Roy.

As the year darkens and the wind turns colder, the Victorians knew exactly what to do on long December nights: draw the curtains, bank the fire… and tell ghost stories. This Christmas, carry on that tradition a with the Cthulhu by Gaslight Repository Bundle. legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/4906...

Speaking here Friday at the Australian Association for the Study of Religion. Written on the Walls: Apotropaic Marks and Cunning-Folk Practices in Goldrush-Era Victorian Buildings www.aasr.org.au/2025-confere...

On the Radio today on 3ba 11:45am talking about the oft neglected story of the Indian community in 19th century Australia and during the goldrush.

Speaking here in Sydney this Saturday at the AIPR conference on Aradale, dark tourism, folklore and ghost stories as a response to traumatic histories. www.eventbrite.com.au/e/parapsycho...

Feeling nervous. I am honored to have been asked to deliver one of the keynote addresses here next week. I am focusing on the legacy of violence against women in dark tourism, folklore and ghost stories.

In the papers again. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Just did an interview for the Guardian on folklore surrounding the Oarfish in 19th century Australia

Reviewing the old Ballarat Gaol for an event next year.

Snail and flower predators.

Nice reviewing my latest academic publication in, my colleague Jeremy Smith's, edited anthology on the Clemente program.

Lovely weekend out hiking near Blackwood.

Well this arrival from Aus Post is very interesting.

Just gave an interview at 3BA on Halloween during the goldrush. Seems like they are down to a skeleton staff during the public holiday...

All set up at Elder God's and Dragons to run William Bailey's Haunted Mansion for the Victorian Horror event in Melbourne.

Great night last night as a guest speaker at Sovereign Hill for their "History Matters" series. 130ish people in the audience who were really engaged and great discussions on folklore and superstitions in the goldrush.

Speaking here tomorrow night. www.sovereignhill.com.au/events/ghost...

In the papers again. Little segment on the legend of Shug monkey coming out of my work on the Black Dog of Bungay. www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...

Very happy to say Chris Reeve and my book "Shock! the Black Dog of Bungay" is now available again for purchase in paperback. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FXGCMTTJ

Wonderful seeing my PhD student Graeme Quick graduate today for his thesis on the history of the horse in 19th century Ballarat.

Just letting everyone know that Chris Reeve and my book "Shock! The Black Dog of Bungay" is now available on Kindle. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWZH7WP4

Taking a little break from the MR repository Con this weekend to take our pooch on an adventure.

So come and join me doing a demo of my multi- award winning Call of Cthulhu scenario William Bailey's Haunted Mansion in Melbourne for Halloween. 1st of November at Elder God's and Dragons. www.egnd.com.au/event-detail...

Great stuff seeing our student co-op projects merging digital history and the humanities creating Phone based virtual tours of the Ballarat New Cemetery. Themes are The Grounds, 150 Women of the Ballarat Cemetery and Ballarat Sporting Greats.

Well that's really lovely :-)

It is such a remarkable honour! www.arpia.org/arpia-celebr...

Congrats to Chaosium community content creators @katclay.com and @davidwaldron.bsky.social, winners at the Australian RPG Industry Awards #ARPIA tonight, part of Melbourne International Games Week. Kat won Best Scenario for 'Resort' (Call of Cthulhu) and David was awarded Best Emerging Creator.

About to go on 3BA radio at 11:45 talking the history of the Horse in Ballarat with my newly successful Phd student Graeme Quick.

On Halloween night, the ghost of goldrush glamour returns as a vampire, Lola Montez, and grief-stricken friends must outstep her fatal waltz. The ENNIE award nominated "The Last Dance of Lola Montez." www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...

Lovely day out at Werribee zoo today with the Waldron side of the family. :) with Jasmine Littlejohn Bruce Waldron Caillin Montrose Allioop Elsey and my niece and nephew, Logan and Alex.

So very happy to say, a few days before the anniversary of listing my first Call of Cthulhu scenario, "William Bailey's Haunted Mansion", it has become a Gold best seller. www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...

I was interviewed here by Computer Weekly on AI and tertiary education by the, always interesting, Peter Allison. www.computerweekly.com/feature/The-...

Geeky arrival by post today. There's my chill time the next week or so.

Launched 1 Oct 2023, William Bailey’s Haunted Mansion sits two sales from Gold. This 1890s Ballarat one-shot—drawn from an award-winning festival livestream—dives into local legends and the shadowy New Lights/Stephenites cult. Get it for $2 now: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/browse?di...

Doing some artefact lining ups for an Auscycling Gala event exhibition in Ballarat next February. With Lucie Akers and the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre.

A year ago on a few weeks journey from Mexico City across to Quinta Roo. I actually want to go back again one day.

The AIPR Mini-Conference 2025 Venue: North Sydney Community Centre (The Morton Room, Ground Floor) 220 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW (rear of Stanton Library; near North Sydney Station) (car-parking, 200 spaces) Date: Saturday, November 29th, 2025 Time: 1:00pm to 5:30pm AEST

William Bailey’s Haunted Mansion is a Gaslight Call of Cthulhu one-shot (2–3 hrs, with pre-gens) is a half dozen sales off DriveThruRPG Gold. If you’ve been on the fence, tonight’s a great time to grab it and help us over the line. www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...

Fascinating new exhibition coming out from Lily Mae. Long time friend of Jasmine Littlejohn and I and a staggeringly amazing artist. scottliveseygalleries.com/exhibition/1...

So very chuffed with play of "The Witch's Bargain" in the forthcoming anthology "The Year of the Goat". Was a nervous but rewarding experience. Thanks to Symphony Entertainment Gaming for making it happen and Bridgett Jeffries for being so supportive. youtu.be/v1_6tzPbpts?...