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The October edition of Phenomena Magazine

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

Once again I find I have neglected to promote Phenomena Magazine, despite having an article in it! Shame on me, for the October edition maintains its excellent reputation. My own contribution is the second part of my ‘Spookology’ article on … Continue reading →

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Out now: Haunted Wales; A Survey of Welsh Ghostlore

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

I was given the date of October 10 for the History Press publication of my Haunted Wales: A Survey of Ghostlore but it appears to be on sale now. The book was originally published by Landmark in 2005 but that … Continue reading →

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More weirdness in Phenomena Magazine

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

The second of my Spookology articles can be found in the latest Phenomena Magazine. This month I introduce one of my favourite characters in UK folklore, the Rev Edmund Jones, who was known as ‘The Old Prophet’ because of his … Continue reading →

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Uncanny Book Club: British Goblins by Wirt Sikes

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Yep, that’s not a typo: the author really is called that. Wirt Sikes was the American ambassador to South Wales and while in residence he decided to research and write about the folk tales of his adopted home. He drew … Continue reading →

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