Night Flights and Spirit Battles: The Benandanti
Magic is all about energy. Being a good witch means directing that energy toward the protection of those we love.
The Gasp with Jessica Hobbs
A newsletter for the horror lovers, literature/film history nerds, the creepy curious, and all things strange & unusual.
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The Exhilaration of a Completed Project. The Grief of Saying Goodbye.
To know my dissertation will be turned in soon and to expect a framed master’s degree in Magic & Occult Science on the wall above my desk is to accept the end of what has objectively been one of the best years of my life.
What the Hell Are We Doing?
The arts & humanities are under attack yet again. I’m sick of pretending they have no economic value.
Why Get an MA in Magic & Occult Science?
Because magic is storytelling and storytelling is magic.
The Hierarchy of Knowledge in the "Margarita Philosophica"
In the historical present, education has been de-valued and knowledge that exists outside the purpose of maximizing profit is considered ‘worthless.’ It hasn’t always been this way.
Natural Landscapes and the Otherworld: The Importance of Setting in Storytelling
How important are natural landscapes in the process of creating narratives about witchcraft?
Need Some Guidance on a Story About the Occult? Let’s Chat!
Friends and colleagues,
What Can Be Gained From the Study of Monsters?
Horror writers and fans alike might want to learn about Monster Culture and its long-standing relevance to the practice of storytelling.
Your Characters Need Real Problems
A problem a character can walk away from is a story an audience can walk away from.
The Bride: Or, a Modern Lilith
I wrote a paper for grad school on how the Bride of Frankenstein is our culture's modern-day representation of Lilith. Maggie Gyllenhaal's new interpretation gives her the voice she deserves.