Mae Clair’s Mythical Monday: Yule Log Superstitions & Customs
It’s now officially December and only a few weeks from Christmas. Given the festivities of the month ahead, I thought I’d use this Mythical Monday to look at superstitions related to the Yule log. Who...
View ArticleMae Clair’s Mythical Monday: The Christmas Lads (plus G*I*V*E*A*W*A*Y)
Today is the last day of the Purrrfectly Giftastic Christmas blog hop. Many thanks to Drea Beacraft for organizing such a great hop. You can find a list of all participating authors here. Because today...
View ArticleMae Clair’s Wizards with Words: Debbie Peterson
Before I introduce you to today’s guest on Wizards with Words, I’m pleased to announce the winner of my giveaway during the Purrrfectly Giftastic Holiday Blog Hop. Congrats to Marlena Fein who won a...
View ArticleMae Clair’s Mythical Monday: Christmas Eve Legends
The celebration of Christmas touches us each in different ways. For me, as for many, it is a religious holiday, but it’s also a time for merriment, family, celebration and joy. There is a special magic...
View ArticleMae Clair’s Mythical Monday: The Unicorn
Before venturing into the land of myth, I’m happy to announce that Ronda Tutt is the winner of my giveaway during the New Year’s Eve Blog Hop and will receive a $15 gift card to Amazon or Barnes &...
View ArticleMae Clair: What’s Your Preference, Vampires or Werewolves? H0p!
Today is Mythical Monday on my blog, and also the first day of the Vampire vs. Werewolf Hop. What a great mesh! During the hop, participating authors and bloggers will be discussing those sexy...
View ArticleMae Clair’s Mythical Monday: Channeling Changelings
Hey, friends! It’s Mythical Monday! Before, I kick off today’s star mythology player, I want to announce the winner of my Vampires vs. Werewolves Blog Hop giveaway. Congrats to Tracey D. who won an...
View ArticleMae Clair’s Mythical Monday: Mesmerized by Mermaids
I’ve been holding off addressing nautical folklore and sea myths on my Mythical Monday posts, saving them for closer to the release of my contemporary romance/mystery TWELFTH SUN. I’m still on schedule...
View ArticleMae Clair’s Mythical Monday: Heartbreak and Valor
Today is the last day you can enter for a chance to win giveaways in the Heartbreaker Blog Hop. To enter, follow this link and comment on THAT post. But wait! Before you scamper off to do more blog...
View ArticleMae Clair’s Mythical Monday: The Nine Lives of Cats
Arafel, my first cat came from a litter of farm kittens. I always told her she looked like a little woodland creature from myth. I love all animals, but cats are my favorite. As a kid I grew up with...
View ArticleMythical Monday: The Boogeyman and Other Childhood Monsters, by Mae Clair
Childhood days are filled with fun, a time of delight and discovery. But children also have vivid imaginations for conjuring the denizens of make-believe. Like most otherworldly elements, the...
View ArticleMythical Monday: The Lore of the Leprechaun by Mae Clair
Top ‘o the morning to you! My friend, Christina McKnight, is splashing my cover for TWELFTH SUN on her blog today. Given I’m so besotted with it, I had to make sure everyone knew it was available for...
View ArticleMythical Monday: Nautical Superstitions, by Mae Clair
Whether it’s ghost ships, sea lore, or whispered tales of phantom winds and water sprites, I’ve always been intrigued by the murky depths of the sea. From ancient times to present, the underwater world...
View ArticleMythical Monday: The Apple Tree Man and the Green Knight, by Mae Clair
The next time you venture into an apple orchard, if you’re very lucky, you may discover buried treasure. According to legend, sun-ripened apples don’t simply occur at the whim of nature, or even due to...
View ArticleMythical Monday: Spring Heel Jack by Mae Clair
For today’s Mythical Monday, I’m visiting an era steeped in gas lanterns, cobbled streets, carriages, and gentleman callers in top hats. Enter Spring Heel Jack, a macabre phantom who terrorized the...
View ArticleMythical Monday: Fiddler’s Green by Mae Clair
Often called the sailor’s version of heaven, Fiddler’s Green is an enchanted place every mariner and fisherman dreamed of reaching in the afterlife. Some believed it could be found in the physical...
View ArticleWerewolf Folklore by Mae Clair
I am in a werewolfy frame of mind today. My friend, Carmen Stefanescu, invited me to her blog, Shadows of the Past. A native of Romania (yeah, Dracula territory), Carmen has a very cool hangout, rich...
View ArticleMothman Memes #PointPleasantSeries #UrbanLegends
I’ve been doing a lot of playing around on Twitter lately. After blogging, it’s my favorite form of social media and I find it a great place to connect with others. I also love the variety of graphic...
View ArticleCreature Feature
If you’re a regular follower of my blog, it’s no secret I have a love affair with creatures—a passion I developed early, thanks in part to my older brother. He had a Creepy Crawler maker when we were...
View ArticleFriday Feature
Just a quick note to say Marcia Meara invited me to be her first Fabulous Friday Guest Blogger, a weekly series she is launching. If you get a chance, hop over for a visit. I’m talking about—you...
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