Forsake Reading Nevermore!

If you are out and about on this Halloween day, pop into The Book Market in Crest Hill (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)  and ask to see the fun "nevermore" Halloween prop with the blinking eyes.

Janet Staley brought it out to show Rebekah and me when we hung out there last week. And it's sure to delight any bookworm, not just "Poe" fans.

You can also check out our BryonySeries Halloween display before that goes away and pick up some last minute treats for people who might enjoy them.

Haunted house, anyone?

And if not a haunted house...

...maybe you'll discover some new authors and titles tucked away, here and there, just lurking...

...where you least expect them.

Happy Halloween!

"Stingy Jack" at Spirits with the Spirits Oct. 30

 WriteOn Joliet member Cean Magosky and I are participating in a Halloween event in downtown Joliet tomorrow night.

It's called "Spirits with the Spirits" and will run 5 to 9 p.m. at various locations.

Cean and I will be at Black Cat Curiosities reading original ghost stories - and you can browse our books, too.

I'm planning to read the BryonySeries version of "Stingy Jack," a legend about the origin of the jack-o-lantern that's been told and re-told by others in various versions. And if there's time, I have two others planned (just haven't decided which one).

I'm also planning to wear this super fun "Stingy Jack" necklace that Rebekah bought me from The Raven's House when we participated in "Panic at the Plaza" earlier this month (recap still to follow).

The Raven's House owner was super nice and had some gorgeous, very unique, and mostly handmade jewelry Rebekah also bought a pair of earrings for herself.

Come "Spirits with the Spirits" early and learn and perform a "Thriller" dance.

For details and to register, visit jolietccp.com/spirits.

Back at the Book Market on Friday

If you're out and about the Crest Hill area on Friday, be sure to pop into The Book Market between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

You can check out our BryonySeries Halloween display of seven curated BryonySeries books, our Halloween ribbits, and free gifts with purchases. 

Rebekah and I will be hanging out with the rest of the books in the series, too. We'll be able to answer your questions about the series and maybe read an excerpt (or two) of your choice.

The Book Market owner Janet Staley is super-friendly, too, and always ready and willing to help you find the perfect book in this family-owned bookstore of new, used, and rare books.

We'll also have information about upcoming events, such as WriteOn Joliet's anthology release party on Dec. 5, where you can pick up a wide variety of locally written books in a wide variety of genres for all the bookworms on your holiday list.

Hope to see you there!

Halloween Reclaim - 5 short stories