A bit soggy but a nice day seeing mum via a quick trip via Bridgnorth

@tomasstanger.bsky.social review of The Cat’s Tales: Feline Fairy Tales and Folklore, by @charliecreed.bsky.social published by @eandtbooks.bsky.social is on our website now: thegothicrevival.com/the-cats-tal... #Booksky #writingcommunity #bookreviews #cats #folklore

Happy birthday to Carrie Fisher, born #onthisday 21 Oct 1956, who played Bianca Burnette in Scream 3 and Mrs Crenshaw in Sorority Row. However, she is fondly remembered as a public speaker, author and Princess Leia to millions around the world. #Horror #Horrorsky #movies #starwars #carriefisher

We're working on a sample issue, which will be published shortly. In the meantime, we've a new website, and looking forward to sharing lots of new content with everyone, including reviews and ghost hunts! Woo! #gothic #comingsoon #WritingCommunity #horror #horrorsky

Frankenstein: Why Mary Shelley's 200-year-old horror story is so misunderstood www.bbc.co.uk/culture/arti... #Gothic #horrorsky

I've just discovered (albeit late) this rather lovely hardback #GraphicNovel of Dracula, published by Legendary Comics, starring Bela Lugosi. It looks fantastic and is a wonderful homage to both the novel and the actor who became synonymous with the characterisation of the role. #Gothic #horror

@tomasstanger.bsky.social review of Voices of Thunder: Radical Religious Women of the Seventeenth Century by @drnaomibaker.bsky.social published by @reaktionbooks.bsky.social is on our website now: thegothicrevival.com/voices-of-th... #Booksky #writingcommunity #bookreviews #cats #folklore

I've been missing getting out and about on weekends, so I've been thinking about National Trust membership, in the hope I may make a bit more use of my weekends. Weekends used to be for adventures, which I've not had for a while. Yes, I will still be ghost hunting!

Sunday mornings (along with any other time of day) were made for Betty Davis. Such an underrated, sexy and funky album! Although only releasing 5 albums, she remains one of the most great breaking funk artists of the 70s and 80s. #music #vinylcommunity

Day three, and our #Halloween #Horror 'masterpiece' is 1970s, Scream and Scream Again. A man wakes up in hospital with his legs amputated. There's a serial killer, a fascist secret army; none of it makes sense. Mad scientist Vincent Price creates murderous superhumans. I fell asleep before the end.

Good morning, from the 3 minutes it was actually dry on my morning walk.

My review of the fantastic Flashbacks & Polaroids by Blind River Scare is on my website to read now: tomasstanger.com/flashbacks-p... #music #countrymusic #Americana #albumreview

Today's #Halloween #Horror 'masterpiece' is the 1960 City of the Dead, aka Horror Hotel. A student goes to research witchcraft in a small town. The hotel is run by a reincarnated witch, trying to achieve immortality. The 'heroes' arrive for the climax, which involves a big crucifix. Everyone dies.

It's October 1st, and our #Halloween #horror countdown. Today is the 1974 'masterpiece', The Beast Must Die. Eight people are invited to an island by a millionaire, who thinks one of them is a werewolf and wants to hunt it. So, he chases it in a helicopter, trying to shoot it with a machine gun.

Morning has broken

My review of Brightening from the East by @kgeorgew.bsky.social published by @littletollerbooks.bsky.social is on my website to read now: tomasstanger.com/brightening-... #Booksky #writingcommunity #bookreviews #history #landscape

Betty Boop Meets Dracula (1933) This wonderful live-action short, starring Mae Questel sings to wax figures, while the Dracula figure, portrayed by Bela Lugosi, comes to life to stalk our Miss Boop! "You've Booped your last Boop!!" Fantastic! #Gothic #horror #movies youtu.be/GZnH5DcXAOE?...

Owing to the fact that the rain from Spain mostly falls on Newport, we've had a few rainbows.

My review of Three Rivers by Robert Winder, published by @eandtbooks.bsky.social‬ is on my website to read now: tomasstanger.com/three-rivers #Booksky #writingcommunity #bookreviews #Travel #NonFiction #History

Happy birthday to An American Werewolf in London, released on 21 August 1981. Written and Directed by John Landis. Combining horror, comedy and a top-tier cast, this remains a benchmark for both werewolf films since. And, let's be honest, that transformation sequence is superb! #Gothic #horrorsky

Happy Birthday on this date, August 11th 1937, to Anna Massey, known for her roles in British Horror films Peeping Tom and The Vault of Horror, also the psychological thriller, Bunny Lake is Missing, and Alfred Hitchcock's penultimate film, Frenzy. #horror #Gothic #birthday #horrormovies

My review of On the Narrow Road to the Deep North: Journey into a Lost Japan by @lesleydowner.bsky.social‬, published by Eland Books, is on my website to read now: tomasstanger.com/on-the-narro... #Booksky #writingcommunity #bookreviews #travel #TravelBlogShare

Day off today as it’s my birthday, which brings me to Glastonbury Tor, clambering up the steep hill only to find the actual footpath once I got to the top! Going to pop to the village next, and maybe a spot of lunch and see if the old bookshop is still here, as I think I need more books

Enjoying a spot of light reading I’m not sure why I never brought a copy of Lovecraft’s Necromomicon before, but the shelf thought it was missing something. #booksky #writingcommunity #gothic #horror

@tomasstanger.bsky.social review of Eaters of the Dead: Myths and Realities of Cannibal Monsters by @kevinwetmore.bsky.social published by @reaktionbooks.bsky.social is on our website to read now: thegothicrevival.com/eaters-of-th... ‪ #Booksky #writingcommunity #bookreviews #Horror #folklore

Happy birthday Jaws

Well, this week's going a bit crap for musicians I actually like! RIP Brian Wilson pitchfork.com/news/the-bea...

RIP Sly Stone, the man who influenced so much of my music listening, and got me to ‘dance to the music’ in my younger years. youtu.be/5WD6BccSY1M?...

My review of We Camy by Sea by @horatioclare.bsky.social published by @littletollerbooks.bsky.social is on my website to read now: tomasstanger.com/we-came-by-s... #Booksky #writingcommunity #bookreviews

Occasionally, I write on my website about whatever. Recently, it's been autism, and this kind of looks at that and the need to follow your own path in life. Having not written in a while, it's nice to return. The next Chapter tomasstanger.com/the-next-cha... #autismawareness #writingcommunity

Five Favourite Black-and-White Films Made in 1960 or Later The Haunting (1963) Dr Strangelove (1964) Wings of Desire (1987) Night of the Living Dead (1968) Young Frankenstein (1974) #FilmSky Very hard to pick only five, as the 60s produced so many films I really like.

My review of Lifelines: Searching for Home in the Mountains of Greece by @julianhoffman.bsky.social is on my website now: tomasstanger.com/lifelines-by... #Booksky #writingcommunity #bookreviews

I have banned myself from choosing new bedding for myself, following my recent purchase of these ‘70s curtains’ throwbacks with turquoise sheets. Won't need to turn the light on!

Having a quiet pint today, and remembering my step-father, Stan, who drifted away from this Mortal Coil 13 years ago. I’m sure he’d be ok with it.

Also up on the review list is Lifelines: Searching for Home in the Mountains of Greece by the fantabulous @julianhoffman.bsky.social which I've been very much looking forward to reading. #booksky #writingcommunity #bookreviews

Reading mood has returned, with #bookreviews on the way. Next up are Brightening from the East by Ken Worpole, which is looking very intriguing, & We Came by Sea by Horatio Clare. Many thanks to Gracie at @littletollerbooks.bsky.social for allowing me to review these. #booksky #writingcommunity

My review of Nature Needs You: The Fight to Save Our Swifts by Hannah Bourne-Taylor is on my website now: tomasstanger.com/nature-needs... #Booksky #writingcommunity #bookreviews

Up to the second half of the 20th century CE, Walpurgis Night (30th April) was observed in rural communities throughout Lincolnshire hanging cowslips to ward off evil spirits. #folklore #evilspirits #walpurgis

I’ve just discovered that this is adjustable. I’ve gotten through 4 cruet sets in the past two years.

One of the last remaining standing stones at Gray Hill, Chepstow. The circle is, allegedly, older than Stonehenge, which is possible. I visited here for the first time in 2021, intending to return. I should probably get around to that. #StandingStoneSunday

6 years since finally publishing The Pilgrim When I started, I had no support and went without food to pay for it, but I made some wonderful new friends. The moral of the story is that if someone says you’re not capable of achieving something, tell that person to go to hell and do it anyway! ⬇️

Just a quick update on what we're up to. We've built a new website (thegothicrevival.com) for the magazine and other areas, which currently includes articles and reviews. Also, we're creating a sample issue which will be released soon. We hope you'll enjoy both #Gothic #horror #writingcommunity

A great weekend at Dale Fort attempting to channel the dead. The scenery was breathtaking, the blood moon on Friday was literally out of this world, and typically hid when I wanted to take a photo. Never mind, the oil refinery in the dark makes it look a bit jazzy! #gothic #Horror

We're finally working on a sample issue for your enjoyment, which will be published later this year. In the meantime, we're currently building a new website, and looking forward to sharing lots of new content with everyone, including reviews and ghost hunts! Woo! #Gothic #Horror #bookreviews

Currently enjoying a few days in Lisbon where, so far, I’ve learned about exploration, exploitation and slavery, revolution and King Joseph was a bit of a coward

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a team to launch a new magazine! Following a bit of a break following the closure of The Pilgrim (pilgrim-house.com) in 2024, I'm looking to start a new project, and am looking for individuals who are interested in a #Gothic themed magazine If interested, let me know!

Remember these bad boys? Aldi Corale Baked Beans, the king of baked beans! This is probably the last tin in existence. I'm happy to auction off, hoping to raise $44bn so I can buy Twitter and make it a nice place again, although it probably isn't worth that much now!

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a team to launch a new magazine! Following a bit of a break following the closure of The Pilgrim (pilgrim-house.com) in 2024, I'm looking to start a new project, and am looking for individuals who are interested in a Gothic themed magazine. If interested, let me know!

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a team to launch a new magazine! Following a bit of a break following the closure of The Pilgrim (pilgrim-house.com) in 2024, I'm looking to start a new project, and am looking for individuals who are interested in a Gothic themed magazine. If interested, let me know!