A History of Halloween as Samhain (All Hallows Eve) Approaches and the Week Ahead at Scattered Thoughts

Happy Samhain!   October 31st is almost upon us. Known by many names, this time of year is celebrated by people all over the world and in far different ways than we might imagine.  A little history first.  Known first as Samhain (pronounced Sa win or sow en depending upon which Celtic dialect you use), it… Continue reading A History of Halloween as Samhain (All Hallows Eve) Approaches and the Week Ahead at Scattered Thoughts

A Paul B Review: A Heart for Robbie by J.P. Barnaby

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars Celebrated gay author Julian Holmes writes young adult books where his heroes face demons, spirits and other things that go bump in the night. Those are nothing compared to the problems he faces when his newborn son Robbie is diagnosed with a serious heart defect. Julian must now navigate… Continue reading A Paul B Review: A Heart for Robbie by J.P. Barnaby

A PaulB Review: Elijah’s Ghost (A Wizard’s Touch #4) by Amber Kell

Rating: 4  stars out of 5 “It only takes one event to change the world.” Elijah Trenton is an average student at wizard school. His true abilities are found out after an accident in one of his classes. He must learn how to live life with his new found skills and the attention of Devin… Continue reading A PaulB Review: Elijah’s Ghost (A Wizard’s Touch #4) by Amber Kell