S. A. Crawford
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Writer, reader, life-long student - being brave and finally taking the plunge by publishing some articles and fiction pieces.
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Since we last spoke
This is my entry for Heather Hubler's 'Write Me a Letter' challenge; My distant friend, It's a hard truth that what we deserve and what we get rarely coincide in life... you can do everything right, and still fail. But things have gotten better since we last spoke.
By S. A. Crawford2 years ago in Confessions
Scottish Folklore: Cat Sìth. Top Story - October 2023.
Sleek, silent, and graceful, the Cat Sìth is one of the most feared creatures of Scottish mythology. Taking the form of a black cat with a white spot on its chest, Cat Sìth are incredibly large; around the size of a medium or large dog depending on which sources you consider. Though the name Cat Sìth can be loosely translated to 'Fairy Cat', many sources do not consider them fairy creatures, but shape shifters.
By S. A. Crawford2 years ago in FYI
Scottish Folklore: Redcaps
Scottish history is bloody, and so it should be little surprise to anyone that much of the folklore of this land is also tinged with blood and death. From murderous water spirits to highland shapeshifters, there are many creatures in Scotland that will take a life if given the chance. Redcaps are no different, in that respect, but they are a little unique.
By S. A. Crawford2 years ago in FYI
10 Haunted Places to Visit in Scotland This Halloween
If I've said it once, I've said it a hundred times; I love Halloween. It makes my little pagan heart happy to see the roots of older traditions peeking out from behind the modern rigmarole. From carving pumpkins (or turnips if you're a traditionalist) to dressing up, its a season with it's own charm... and there's no better time to explore some of the spookier places in the world!
By S. A. Crawford2 years ago in Wander
The Spooky Season Challenge
If you know me, you'll know I love two things: Scottish history and Spooky Season. I've written about the history of Jack O'Lanterns and Guising (commonly called Trick or Treating outside of Scotland), but now I want to celebrate the upcoming season. It's a special one after all; I turn 30 the week before Halloween.
By S. A. Crawford2 years ago in Poets
The Moments Between
This is my entry to Jazzy Gonçalves's 'Perfect' challenge. "The Challenge is as follows; Write a poem about the perfect day, or morning or evening, or perfect whatever. Include your senses, such as sight, smell, and taste. Use words that describe the scene so we can experience the day as you would want to experience it."
By S. A. Crawford2 years ago in Poets
