 After years of searching, I’ve finally found a book club worthy of joining. The Spooky Little Book Club is run by Miranda, the blogger at Spooky Little Halloween Blog. It’s a group of like minded book lovers who want to read books that are spooky, supernatural, or fit in the Halloween culture.
 Outdoor festivals are tricky because you have to deal with things like high winds, rain, heat, dogs, children, Port a Potties, questionable food trucks, set up and tear down, and fitting everything into your car. There is a lot to think about.
 This year I'm participating in the Spooky Little Halloween's card exchange. Basically you send a Halloween card and get one back in return. Your Halloween card can be handmade, store bought, a cool thrift store find, whatever you want.
 My first trip to Denver, CO had to include one thing, a ghost tour at The Stanley Hotel. Most people know The Stanley Hotel because it was the inspiration for Stephen King’s novel, The Shining. Or, from the movie Dumb and Dumber. Yep, the stairs where Lloyd trips Mary is at The Stanley. Race you to the top!
 We were on our way to the Nashville Film Festival. I was driving, my sister sitting next to me, and my Mom was in the back seat.
My Mom suddenly asks, “So, why is your art so dark now?” It’s a valid question. See, I used to paint a lot of tropical themes, mermaids, palm trees. So, now that I’m suddenly making shadowy figures, ghosts, and rats I guess that would be confusing.  Believe it or not, Nashville’s art scene does consist of more than mason jars and distressed wood. There is a killer, weird art scene here. It’s just not as in your face as some of the other types of artwork. Which is a shame, really.
 Every holiday is Halloween in my house. Actually, make that every day. Skeletons, bats, and creatures hang up all year. If you're all .... samesies ..... then keep reading, and download the printable (pdf) "Killer Leprechaun" cupcake toppers to get into that St. Patrick's Day spirit. Cupcakes not included.
 When the moon comes out and the darkness brings quiet, I prefer to relax on a creamy leather couch, wrapped in my favorite blanket. Holding a warm tea, and of course, a good book. The sound of each page turning. The look and feel of the ink. Here are the 8 books that made the cut in 2017.
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