A new take on the Krampus story
Author Archives: Gwen Clayton
Krampusnacht Comes to Conquest Books
Three local horror authors invite the public to celebrate Krampusnacht with them Dec. 3 at Conquest Book in Ashland, KY.
‘Mumblings’ launch party brings a spooky good time to Appalachia
West Virginia author Caitlyn Pace had a launch party for her book, ‘Mumblings’ at Cicada Books in Huntington on Nov. 13, 2022.
Halloween versus Samhain and why Oct. 31 is meaningless
Samhain is often conflated with Halloween but one is based on natural phenomena while the other is an arbitrary date. The two do not reconcile.
The Great Pumpkin sighted in Milton, West Virginia
The Great Pumpkin has been denied his fair share of publicity for 56 years. It’s time the world knew about this amazing advocate for autumn holidays.
Hemlock’s ‘Fury’ selected for October book club
The October 2022 choice for the Storytellers of Appalachia Book Club will be “Fury in the Shadows” by Christian mystery and romance author Rebecca Hemlock.
Restaurant Review: Green Bar helps struggling writer get creative juices flowing
Can writer’s block be treated with power foods? One author says, “Yes.”
Memorial Day for KIA and Those Who Never Left the War
Memorial Day is to honor those who were killed in action. For some veterans, though, the war never left, and we’re losing them to suicide.
Clayton Finally Signs a Book
Author Gwen Alyce Clayton will be at Indie Bookstore Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 at Cicada Books and Coffee, 604 16th Street West in Huntington, West Virginia.
New Hotel Owners Celebrate American Dreams
The Best Western Luxbury Inn has new owners. And their story is inspirational. Check it out in this blog post.