This quote from T. Kingfisher's “Nettle & Bone“—“Nothing is fair, except that we try to make it so. That's the point of humans, maybe, to fix things the gods hadn't managed“—really spoke to me. I've often felt life, in general, is unfair. Some are handed fortunes, while others face hardship simply due to birth, time, or place. As humans, our best effort is to level the playing field and fight for the marginalized.
I couldn't help it, I just had to make myself another holiday horror aesthetic. 😁 #naughtylistholidayswap #NLHS
I couldn't pick just one. I'm grateful for T. Kingfisher, Neil Gaiman, Matt Haig, and Katherine May. #sundayfunday @bookmarktavern
I stole this idea from an Instagram account. It was so funny I couldn't help myself!
“When it says in the book you're reading that he smiled with his bottom teeth.“
Matches are sent—time to share your horrific holiday aesthetic! Post images, fave movies or lore to inspire your secret match while they shop.
I‘m into Krampus, ghost stories & holiday horror like Gremlins & Violent Night. I also love cute movies with a creepy edge, like The Grinch (loneliness & redemption) & Rudolph (bullying, societal pressure, & harsh parenting). What inspires your delightfully dreadful holiday style? #naughtylistholidayswap
It's a book and beer Saturday with my favorite book nerd @tiedyedude.
Sent out my #SSS / #StuffedStockingSwap package today! @avanders
#NaughtyListHolidaySwap / #NLHS matches have been sent! Please let me know asap that you have received your match, and of course, let me know if you didn't! @bumpinthenight @BarkingMadRead @chissyreadit @Kar2b @Gissy @Marmie7 @BookwormAHN @MaleficentBookDragon @Nazgul93 @Captivatedbybooks @Avanders @Alexus_SB
I am working on sending out matches today for the #NaughtyListHolidaySwap / #NLHS. I'm four hours behind east coast time here in Alaska, so some emails may not get to their intended recipients until late or past bedtimes. Just wanted you all to have a heads up to avoid any needless worrying.
We've been experiencing below zero temps the past week, temps usually reserved for January and February, not November! 🥶❄️ #WhatsNewWednesday @Tiedyedude @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @read4life
Today is the last day to ensure your name is inscribed upon the List of Naughty! You can do so here: https://forms.gle/bvkSj4mdr2b4L1ey8
#NaughtyListHolidaySwap #NLHS #LitsyEvents #LitsySwaps
You still have through the end of tomorrow to sign up for the Naughty List Holiday Swap! https://forms.gle/a8fz3tb9xVNc34ao6 #NaughtyListHolidaySwap #NLHS #LitsyEvents #LitsySwaps
There is still 5 days left to sign up for the Naughty List Holiday Swap! This swap is where creepy Christmas, folklore fright, and Dark Holiday cheer take center stage. Those who love to celebrate Krampusnacht, Winter Solstice, Yule, and/or the darker side of the traditional winter holidays are sure to delight in this swap. :-)
https://forms.gle/a8fz3tb9xVNc34ao6 #NaughtyListHolidaySwap #NLHS #LitsyEvents #LitsySwaps
I got 61% on the survey. Three of my favorites are coconut cream pie, key lime pie, and blackberry cobbler. But I don't eat any of those at Thanksgiving, so it's safe to say Thanksgiving desserts aren't my favorite. #TLT #ThreeListThursday @dabbe
Have you heard of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder? RBD is where one physically acts out vivid, often unpleasant dreams w/ vocal sounds & sudden, often violent arm & leg movements during REM sleep. Onset is generally gradual & can get worse over time. It seems I likely have it. I'm waiting for my sleep study results; my follow-up appt w/ the doctor's on Tues & it can't come soon enough! #WhatsNewWednesday @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Read4life @Tiedyedude
Gather ‘round, mischievous spirits and festive fiends for the Naughty List Holiday Swap! This winter, let‘s celebrate all the dark and delightful holidays, where creepy Christmas, folklore fright, and Dark Holiday cheer take center stage!
Sign ups are open now thru November 19th: https://forms.gle/5ato6KFneqV5McB56
#NaughtyListHolidaySwap #NLHS #LitsySwaps #LitsyEvents
I'm tagging folks who had expressed some interest prior. Please share & tag!
“Her son dies in a child-sized bed, big enough for him but barely enough to hold her and her husband who cling to the edges, folding themselves small so they fit one on each side of him.“ #FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl
I was hoping for a #CreepyChristmas swap again this year. @Teebe, are you planning on hosting again? If not, I would be interested in hosting. #CreepyChristmasSwap #LitsySwaps #LitsyEvents
I couldn't face the world yesterday, so I chose to stay protected inside the bubble of comfort and safety of home. I stayed off of social media and the news. I read, I cocooned, I drew. I finished this pumpkin charcoal drawing I had been working on a little at a time. Today I'm back at work but am remaining largely offline, and I found this gorgeous book that sounds very autobiographical. I can't wait to immerse myself in it!
Kicking off the weekend in the best way possible: curled up in my recliner with my doggy, a good book, and a warm cup of cider by the fire. Here's to a cozy, lazy, and rejuvenating weekend!
This is going to be fun! Thanks for putting this together, @avanders! Tagging @tiedyedude in case you're interested! #StuffedStockingSwap #SSS
In the underground city of Caverna the world's most skilled craftsmen toil to create delicacies beyond compare. The people of Caverna are more ordinary, but for one thing: Their faces are as blank as untouched snow. Into this dark and distrustful world comes Neverfell, a girl with no memory of her past and a face so terrifying that she must wear a mask, for emotions are obvious on her face, and that makes her very dangerous. #mask #wickedwhispers
Thank you @vonnie862 for the #HHS / #HHS24 / #HauntedHollowSwap package! Those books! 😍😍😍 I can't decide which one to read first! Cady oversaw the opening of the box 🐾 🎃🕷🕸👻🧡
Thank you @wanderinglynn for making this fun swap happen! 👍👏🧡🎃
1. I forgot to put a sticker on my answer! Oops! I like sour candy over sweet. I think.
2. Buy costume due to the time factor
3. Skeleton
4. Both!
5. Both!
6. Scary moviethon
7. Casper
8. Potion
9. Cobwebs
10. Carve a pumpkin
11. Both!
@Eggs #WondrousWednesday
Being a vampire can get messy. #blood #WickedWhispers #WhatWeDoInTheShadows #wwdits @eggs @alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
I remember enjoying this alternate-history novel set in post-Civil War America, where the dead rise as zombies during the Battle of Gettysburg. The story follows Jane McKeene, a young Black woman trained to fight the undead, as she navigates a world of racial tension, survival, and rebellion.
#dread #wickedwhispers @eggs @alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
At the grave of an insurgent (1877) by Władysław Rossowski. #grave #wickedwhispers @eggs @alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Note: Duppy is ghost in Jamaican. #trick #wickedwhispers @eggs @alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
These DIY potion bottles look super cool and fun to make! https://www.barberellahome.com/potion_bottles/
#potion #WickedWhispers @eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
1. My second and third grade teacher, Mrs. Woodbury. I loved her so much, and she was such a calming, soothing, and supportive influence in my life. She also encouraged my writing and penmanship and saw qualities in me that I didn't see myself.
2. My husband, Andrew (@tiedyedude). He's supportive, funny, loving, creative, and my favorite person.
@eggs #WondrousWednesday
1. Apples, watermelon, and pineapple. If berries were included, my answer would be different. 😁
2. Alice in Wonderland
#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView
A favorite animated Halloween film of mine. 😊 #monster #wickedwhispers @eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
My #HHS / #HHS24 package arrived today. Thank you, @vonnie862! I can't wait until the 30th! @wanderinglynn #hauntedhollowswap
For the #death prompt of #WickedWhispers, I have decided to share a copy of the letter my skeleton, Eliza R. Cage (R stands for Rib), sent to her boyfriend, Edgar, who resides in Colorado. She hadn't heard from him for quite awhile and was relieved to hear from him! 💀 ❤😁 (I apologize that the font is probably too small to read on a phone. I'll try adding the text to the comments section as well). @eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Very cute story; I highly recommend this quick read to anyone. 💀💗 #skull #wickedwhispers @eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Corn maze
Carve pumpkins
Nature walk
Haunted house AND bonfire!
Curl up with a book AND spooky movie marathon
Caramel apples
Chili & cornbread
Pumpkin spice
@eggs #WondrousWednesday
1. Yes, candycorn and mellowcreme pumpkins. I know, two of everyone's favorites. 😉 2. Tagged. “Inventive, dark, and thrilling.“
#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView
Wanna play @tiedyedude?
An unsettling, slow-building horror film that I highly recommend to all you horror fans! #witch #wickedwhispers @eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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