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Scary Halloween Story: “Tradition”

Guest Post by authors Cathy and Neil Davies

Halloween — when ghosts and all manner of spooky things come out of hiding. Such a good time of year don’t you think? Makes me happy and relaxed and excited all at the same time.

I love looking out of the window and seeing the kids go by all [...]

Cheap Costume Ideas and Halloween Deals

Just because the economy has been, well, scary this year, doesn’t mean it should stop you from being scary this Halloween. With some creativity and smart shopping, you can create a Halloween costume that will allow you to party on and pocket the savings. Here are some cheap costume ideas and Halloween deals to give [...]

Halloween Party Theme: Famous Couples Costumes

If you can’t party like a rock star on Halloween, then when can you? A famous couples party theme gives your guests lots of costume options, from the fictional to the historical. Keep in mind that a couples party doesn’t mean date party. Anyone can make a famous couples costume. The couple doesn’t have to have a [...]

Scary Book Excerpt: “Shadows in the Mist”

Guest post by author Brian Moreland

Shadows in the Mist is a supernatural horror novel set during World War II. It is part suspense thriller, part war story, based on the Nazis’ true fascination with the Occult. It starts off in present day, when war hero Jack Chambers asks his grandson to deliver a war diary [...]

Building Anticipation for your Halloween Party

Planning a Halloween party can be a lot of fun, but how do you ensure that your guests are as excited as you are about the evening’s festivities? Here are some ideas to build antici…

-pation for your Halloween party:

Photo courtesy of Dale B.

Have a pumpkin carving pre-party. Depending on what works best with your plans, [...]

A Pro’s Guide to Picking a Halloween Costume

Guest post by costume designer Kara McLeod

Been invited to a Halloween party but you’re stumped? Went to a costume shop but you were just overwhelmed with choices? Try these ideas to get to your perfect party choice:

1. Decide what impression you want to create. Do you want to be sexy? Funny? Scary? Silly? Cute? Narrowing [...]

Cheap Costume for 3

Remember that nursery rhyme about the three blind mice? Maybe this video will refresh your memory and make you feel like a kid again:

Girls, if you travel in a group of three, this would be the perfect costume for you. It’s cheap to make and easy to put together. 

Mouse

Items you’ll need:
- 2 of your [...]

What’s your favorite scary movie?

With today’s release of Rob Zombie’s Halloween II, I’ve got scary Halloween movies on the brain. Vote for your favorite:

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Why shouldn’t women carry knives?

Hey Hal,

Check out these awesome illustrations I just recieved from renowned illustrator Duncan Long. What’s wrong with women carrying knives?

Illustration by Duncan Long

Illustration by Duncan Long

 
 
 
About Duncan Long
Duncan Long has created book cover illustrations for HarperCollins, PS Publishing, Pocket Books, Delirium Books, American Media, Fort Ross, Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine, and many other publishers. You [...]