My Best Birthday Memories
My Best Birthday Memories
Welcome to my virtual birthday party! This month, I’m celebrating three important dates: my birthday, the six-month anniversary of my “book baby,” Hereafter, and the feast of Parentalia (February 13th-21st), an ancient Roman celebration to commemorate one’s ancestors and placate the spirits of the dead.
Today I wanted to share with you my best birthday memories. Over the years, my birthday has been a mixed bag, sort of like Forest Gump’s chocolates—I never knew what I was going to get.
Veneration of the Dead Festivals
Festivals of the Dead
Welcome to my virtual birthday party! This month, I’m celebrating three important dates: my birthday, the six-month anniversary of my “book baby,” Hereafter, and the feast of Parentalia (February 13th-21st), an ancient Roman celebration to commemorate one’s ancestors and placate the spirits of the dead.
Parentalia is one of many “veneration of the dead” celebrations practiced around the world and at different times in history. Today, I wanted to tell you about some of my favorite “veneration of the dead” celebrations. Many of them are very similar, but each is also unique in some way, incorporating rituals or beliefs not found anywhere else.
Hereafter Readers' Guide
Now available - Hereafter Readers' Discussion Guide (available at this link and from the Hereafter page)! I'm always available to meet with book clubs and discussion groups - either in person or via skype or telephone. Please don't hesitate to email me to arrange a visit - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Day of the Dead
Today is a BIG, BIG day! Not only is it Day of the Dead but
Where Do Ghosts Come From?
Hey, check it out, today I'm at the Coffee Time Romance blog, for their monthly Book Brew with the Coffee Crew feature, talking all things spooky and chatting with readers as we prepare for Halloween. I'll even be giving away a copy of Hereafter to one lucky reader, so leave a comment (between noon and 8 pm EDT) for a chance to win!
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