Some mythical creatures sure know how to hog the limelight; such as the unicorn and the centaur. However, there are a wealth of other weird and wonderful entities out there, hidden away in little-known folklore tales across the world. From blood-sucking beasts (that aren’t vampires) to noisy underground spirits, here’s a look at some of the oddest mythical beings – some of them benevolent, others definitely from the wrong side of the tracks.
In June, I’ll be walking 22 miles to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. They’re such an amazing charity – supporting not only those with the disease, but loved ones too.
Starting the submissions process is a big deal. It means that you’ve not only written a full-length book (a task in itself), but you’ve polished it to a high shine and are ready to share it with the world. For that alone, you deserve a big pat on the back.
I get into quite a few conversations about strange, sinister stuff. It comes with the territory when you’re writing about creepy creatures and ghosts – people love to ask questions about the supernatural, and I like to answer them!
Each year, I’m lucky enough to head off on a writing weekend, down in rural Cornwall. We all stay in a crumbling old manor house, where we do writing exercises, work on our current manuscripts, and eat a lot of cake.