One of my favorite things to do is peruse old newspapers. There’s such a wealth of fascinating tales in them, along with short stories and poetry. Today I stumbled across this hauntingly beautiful poem that I couldn’t help but share….
Pretty Poison: Aconite, Monkshood, Wolfsbane
Aconite goes by many names—Devil’s Helmet, Wolfsbane, Monkshood, blue rocket, woman’s bane, etc. To butcher a Shakespeare quote, “A poison by any other name would kill as quick.” Until the 20th century, aconite was the deadliest of poisons. Historical Case…
The Ghost Who Emails His Friends and Family
We’ve all heard about ghosts trying to send messages to their loved ones, but what about a ghost who emails his friends and family? On June 10, 2011, Jack Froese died from a heart arrhythmia when he was only 32…
The Greenbrier Ghost
The legend of the Greenbrier Ghost will make you second-guess everything you ever thought about ghosts. You certainly won’t quickly dismiss a ghostly encounter after reading this bizarre tale. The Greenbrier Ghost: The Ghost Who Solved Her Own Murder On…
Old Charleston Jail
The Old Charleston Jail, located in downtown Charleston, South Carolina is a sight to see if you’re ever in low country. Nestled between neighborhoods and on the outskirts of the posh historic district, the jail looks horrifyingly out of place….
Famous Graves of Bonaventure Cemetery
The previous episode was on the history of Bonaventure Cemetery. I wanted to share a little more about the famous graves of Bonaventure Cemetery and the stories attached to them should you ever make your way to the hauntingly beautiful,…
How to Write a Short Story in a Week
If you’ve ever sat down to write a short story, you know that it’s not always as easy as it sounds. Sometimes penning the perfect tale with brevity is more difficult than writing a full novel. In the article, I’ll…
The Mysterious Red-Winged Blackbird
I was recently asked by a journalist for a local paper what my favorite bird was, and that was a more difficult choice than I realized. I just mentioned the first one that popped into mind, but the truth is…
Tear Catchers or Lachrymatories
People love strange historical objects, but one stands out from the infinite list of oddities—tear catchers or lachrymatories. The Victorians are known for using lachrymatories or tear catchers. If there’s one thing Victorians knew how to do, it was to…
How to Get Motivated and Stay Motivated
How to get motivated and stay motivated… that is the question. We all lack motivation sometimes. Even when something is important to us, we may still struggle to keep up the pace or get the thing done. I’ve been thinking…
The History of Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, GA
If you’ve ever wondered about the history of Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, GA, you’ve come to the right place. One can hardly mention visiting Savannah without someone recommending they tour what’s arguably one of the most hauntingly beautiful cemeteries in…
Minimally Viable Products for Authors
Minimally viable products for authors are a great way to begin, sustain, and build your writing business. Several years ago, I listened to a podcast episode from the founder of a popular Facebook community for writers. He explained his theory…
