Thank you for this post, Thomas (coming from the SQPN Discord server). I haven't read the CNA Article, but I appreciate seeing this first. If more people knew about this, I think there wouldn't be as much anxiety over Halloween.
Thank you for writing this. I too struggle with scrupulosity, and I'm glad I saw your post before the CNA article. I've never exactly been super enthusiastic about Halloween, but I do like the "vibe" of it all and am a fantasy writer myself, so I do find it all intriguing.
Yes, as writers we need to find a good balance. It's absolutely possible to explore the uncanny and the paranormal in our stories without glorifying evil. I think the horror genre is so compelling because it helps people to face their fears in a healthy way.
Thank you, Angela! This piece seems to have struck a chord with people. I've never had this much engagement on my newsletter before. Looking forward to whatever you're brewing up for your own Substack :)
very glad you crafted this. they've been staring too long into the void, and its bit back at them. the more I spend time with Halloween, the more I realise it can be an intensely valuable ritual.
Thanks Dom. I wrote this piece in haste and perhaps could have worded things a bit better. But what I wrote seems to have struck a chord with people. I've already gotten a lot of feedback!
Thank you for this post, Thomas (coming from the SQPN Discord server). I haven't read the CNA Article, but I appreciate seeing this first. If more people knew about this, I think there wouldn't be as much anxiety over Halloween.
Thank you so much for kind feedback! It was just one of those things that bothered me so much I had to get if off my chest right away.
Thank you for writing this. I too struggle with scrupulosity, and I'm glad I saw your post before the CNA article. I've never exactly been super enthusiastic about Halloween, but I do like the "vibe" of it all and am a fantasy writer myself, so I do find it all intriguing.
Yes, as writers we need to find a good balance. It's absolutely possible to explore the uncanny and the paranormal in our stories without glorifying evil. I think the horror genre is so compelling because it helps people to face their fears in a healthy way.
I concur, and I'm very glad you've stood up for what you believe in.
I've been tinkering with a draft about a similar topic for almost a month now on my Substack... Maybe it'll see the light of day soon.
Thank you, Angela! This piece seems to have struck a chord with people. I've never had this much engagement on my newsletter before. Looking forward to whatever you're brewing up for your own Substack :)
Make Halloween Christian Again!
Indeed. Thanks for reading, Amy.
Sure thing. I only wish I had more time to read all these different Substacks!
very glad you crafted this. they've been staring too long into the void, and its bit back at them. the more I spend time with Halloween, the more I realise it can be an intensely valuable ritual.
Thanks Dom. I wrote this piece in haste and perhaps could have worded things a bit better. But what I wrote seems to have struck a chord with people. I've already gotten a lot of feedback!
Amen.
This was a thoughtfully written critique.
Thank you. I was hoping it came across as fair.
Amen!
Glad you enjoyed this, Jake!