31 Days of Halloween: Day 11
Another day of Halloween fun! Mostly just tea and a story today, but I am building up to some bigger things later in the week... Today's Story Today's story was 'The Sentence' by J Kaden-Bandrowski. I...
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Another Halloween-tastic day for me! My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones This week's tram reading is My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones. After I finished Grady Hendrix's The...
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So today's Halloween activities included something pretty dramatic. I don't know if it was technically a Halloween-themed event, but it was pretty special so I'm definitely including it! Firewalk! So,...
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My Halloween month continues! I have to admit after the excitement (and terror) of yesterday, I felt like I should take it a little easier today! But I still had some nice seasonal things to enjoy....
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Another day of Halloween month... and I wasn't sure I'd have much to say in today's post, as I was out for a distinctly non-Halloween day trip with the residents of the care home where I volunteer....
View Article31 Days of Halloween: Day 16
My Halloween month continued today, though I'm a bit tired after the week so far! We had something cool planned for the day that I've been looking forward to for a while. Chilling Cocktails Rob and I...
View Article31 Days of Halloween: Day 17
A bit of a quieter Halloween day for me after yesterday's fun. I just stuck to my daily story and tea today. Today's Story Today's story was 'A Little Place off the Edgware Road' by Graham Greene....
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I am delighted to announce that Ten Tales: Ghost Stories for North Manchester is returning to North Manchester FM for a second series this winter. Every Friday at 10pm, I'll be sharing a brand new and...
View Article31 Days of Halloween: Day 18
Another day of Halloween, but another quiet one. Things are going to get busier later in the week, but today I'm content with my daily horror story and another Halloween-themed tea. Today's Story...
View Article31 Days of Halloween: Day 19
I'm going to be posting this one a little late, as I've had a lot on this week and have fallen behind with my Halloween posts. Fortunately, I haven't fallen behind with my celebrations, so I've still...
View Article31 Days of Halloween: Day 20
Another day of Halloween in a very busy week (which is why I'm posting this one a bit late). Just a story and a tea for me today. Today's Story Today's story was 'The Veld' by Ray Bradbury. I think...
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And another kind of quiet day on the Halloween front, with just another daily story and tea. I'm building up to much more at the weekend though! Today's Story Today's story was 'Evening Primrose' by...
View Article31 Days of Halloween: Day 22
Quite a busy day of Halloween things today, so this post is going to be a bit longer than the last couple! Halloween Gin I met up with a friend this evening for a couple of Halloween-appropriate gins...
View Article31 Days of Halloween: Day 23
And another day of Halloween for me... not quite as busy as yesterday, but I still did a couple of seasonal things. Whisky Tasting Rob and I dad a lovely evening yesterday with friends at the first...
View Article31 Days of Halloween: Day 24
More Halloween! Tea, more tea, and a story for me today. Spooky Afternoon Tea Rob and I went to Ordsall Hall this afternoon for a Spooky Afternoon Tea. Today's Story Today's story was 'The Comforts of...
View Article31 Days of Halloween: Day 25
A quiet day in my Halloween month, so just a story and a tea today, but both very enjoyable! Today's Story Today's story was 'Pig' by Roald Dahl, a delightfully unpleasant story that I've read before...
View Article31 Days of Halloween: Day 26
Another quiet day on the Halloween front, with just a story and a tea. I'm pacing myself ahead of the big weekend, of course. Today's Story Today's story was 'Robert' by Stanley Ellin (the first of...
View Article31 Days of Halloween: Day 27
Another day in my month of Halloween... and the big day is getting ever closer. Today, as well as my usual story and tea, we were at the theatre! The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Rob and I were at Oldham...
View Article31 Days of Halloween: Day 28
And so... it's my last quiet day before the big weekend. And the last day when I won't be wearing at least one costume! Today's Story Today's story was 'The Terrapin' by Patricia Highsmith. This is...
View Article31 Days of Halloween: Day 29
My Halloween month is about to go up a gear as we approach the big day. I've got a few things planned for this weekend, but Friday was a pretty busy day as well. Dracula Film Afternoon plus The Raven...
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