Tag: halloween
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Trick or Treat… or Publish? The Real Scares of Indie Author Life
Forget haunted houses — the real scares? Bad reviews, blank pages, and the monster called “algorithm.” Indie author life is the spookiest story I’ve ever lived.
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Cozy Reads, Cozy Sales: How October Can Boost Your Author Brand
October isn’t just pumpkin spice season. It’s cozy reading season — and the perfect time to let your books shine like the candles readers light beside them.
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For the Ones Who Still Grieve
Some nights, the grief still wakes me before dawn. The house is silent, but I can almost hear his laughter in the dark corners where memory hides. That’s when I light a candle—not to bring him back, but to remind myself I’m still here. Every spell in Samhain was born from moments like that. Small,…
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Balancing Pumpkins and Pages: How Authors Survive the Fall Hustle
Fall isn’t just cozy vibes. It’s chaos, deadlines, pumpkins, and PTA meetings. The trick for indie authors? Stop fighting October — let it co-write your story.
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Writing in the Shadows: How Spooky Season Inspires Storytelling
October isn’t just pumpkin spice and skeletons. It’s the month when stories demand to be written — not the polite kind, but the ones that lurk at the edges, waiting for you to be brave enough to listen.
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The Origins and Evolution of Halloween: From Pagan Rites to Modern Festivities
Halloween, celebrated on the 31st of October, is a festival that intrigues many with its unique blend of spookiness, costumes, and traditions. Though it is often associated with trick-or-treating and haunted houses, its roots are more complex and steeped in various cultural influences. This article aims to delve into the origins of Halloween, exploring its…
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Halloween is Just Around the Corner: Here’s the Sweet Scoop on the Best Candies to Give
“Disclaimer: The product links included in this article are not affiliated or sponsored in any way. The recommendations made here are solely based on my personal opinions and should be taken as such. Always remember to exercise your own discretion when making choices based on the information provided.” The air is crisper, the leaves are…
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A Spooky Guide: How to Pick the Perfect Halloween Gifts for Every Personality
Halloween is that time of year when the air becomes crisp, pumpkins adorn doorsteps, and everyone gets a chance to embrace their inner spookiness. It’s also a season of giving and receiving, making Halloween gifts a delightful tradition. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the art of selecting the perfect Halloween gift for different…
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How to Choose the Perfect Gift for Men: A Comprehensive Guide
Selecting the perfect gift for men can be an intricate task, requiring a blend of thoughtfulness, practicality, and a dash of creativity. Gone are the days when gifts for men were limited to ties, cufflinks, or shaving kits. Today, the range is as diverse as the men themselves—from tech gadgets to gourmet hampers, from books…
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Halloween is not what it seems.. not for everyone at least.
I acknowledge that each of you comes to this page with your own unique life experiences, and perspectives to offer. This contributes to the way you perceive several types of data and ideas explored. In this article, I will cover a variety of topics, some of which you may find triggering. These topics include suicide…
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, bsc 