Turning the Table

 I've neglected this blog in my transition to having a website dedicated to combining various Occult topics that I had separated on several different blogs. It is still an on going project but I have determined that this is still a valuable tool as I further my research and writing into publishing books.

 It was about this time last year that I finally published my first book. I've been consumed in research and the process. A long and arduous process. Especially, when one is self-publishing. As I progressed through this new journey I realized what it is I wanted to do with this book and future Occult/Paranormal books.

That is to create a series of short nonfiction. Small, short books comprised of 100 pages or less to allow readers a quick read with enough information to keep interest.

Thus, my first book came into existence - Turning the Table: A Look at the Victorian Supernatural Obsession. 

Each chapter covers various different areas and tools utilized during the time period. Many of which have become a tradition and common practice in the paranormal field. The book covers the spiritualist movement, the Fox Sisters, Quija boards, and even Spirit Photography - to name a few topics.



You can purchase a paperback or kindle copy of my book on Amazon.

Keep believing!

There is always a starting point...

It seems that there are a variety of books, blogs, and even websites dedicated to the various subjects on my list to write about. Scattered across the information highway like litter; neither cohesive nor easy to research. I've tried and found myself spending countless hours searching through various online engines and printed materials in hope of gaining a broader knowledge base.

This was chiefly derived from my own fascination with the Victorian culture beyond the fashion, science, inventions and literature. All wonderful venues of our ancestors, those who came before us at the height of a new century on the horizon. My admiration comes partly from the romanticized ideals of the time, life in what seems to be simplicity yet in its depths far out weighs our own in so many ways, or perhaps the fact that my own generation and those of my time have welcomed in a new century as well.

Since childhood I have been drawn to the Victorian era, my initial exposure at the age of 6 was a hard back copy of Jules Verne's 'A Journey to the Center of the Earth'. It opened my eyes to whole new world, I was hooked. Soon followed more wonderous tales by H.G. Wells, Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle among many other fantastic writers. Cinema furthered my love as I became more entranced into my escape from a harsh and at times abusive childhood.

Despite the rigorous Christian upbringing, I was fascinated by many occult subjects. Vampires, Werewolves, paranormal and even superstitions, all fueled my hunger to know more. As I grew older I finally delved headlong into research to fully understand the myths and beliefs that captivated the Victorians. Now I share all that I have and shall discover on this blog with you.