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Dark Folklore -The History Press. Who Is Anna Stenberg? -Liminal Books. Author, historian, voice actor, creator of woolly things & art. Tutor Intro to British Witchcraft - Learn for Pleasure. Project Mgr - Folklore Library. http://traceynormanauthor.com/

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Tracey Norman Author @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social · Apr 30

COVER REVEAL!

'Devon's Forgotten Witches 1860-1910'

which I wrote with @folklorepod.bsky.social is out later this summer, and uses newspaper archives to explore obscure incidents involving Devon witches.

Art by @pj-richards.bsky.social

#BookSky #WitchSky #ComingSoon #HistorySky #folklore

Image shows the cover reveal of 'Devon's Forgotten Witches - 1860-1910', a book by Tracey Norman and Mark Norman, which is published by The History Press and comes out in late summer 2025. The cover is a pointillage image featuring charm bags, small medicine bottles, playing cards and a knife, swirling around a central lozenge-shaped frame in which the book title and author names are picked out in white text against a deep purple background. The frame is decorated with filigree elements, and is topped with a triple moon. Below, a pair of cupped female hands are releasing all these items into the air. The design is by PJ Richards.
The image itself is titled 'COVER REVEAL' and presents the book on a deep purple background with white filigree designs in the corners top left and bottom right, echoing the designs in the cover art.

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Tracey Norman Author @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social · 6h

A lovely event at @thebookery.bsky.social tonight, talking about #Devon 's Forgotten #Witches and Britain's #Folklore Year with @folklorepod.bsky.social

#BookSky🩵📚 #HistorySky #WitchSky #FolkloreThursday #Skystorians #books #history

Author and folklorist Mark Norman, and author and historian Tracey Norman with Carl and Dominic from Crediton's independent bookshop The Bookery, before discussing their books Devon's Forgotten Witches 1860-1910 and Britain's Folklore Year.

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Tracey Norman Author @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social · 6h

a cat is laying down on a table with the words `` no '' written on its face .

ALT: a cat is laying down on a table with the words `` no '' written on its face .

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Dr Sam Hirst @romgothsam.bsky.social · 1d

What's that I see before me? A new Romancing the Gothic conference! Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Radcliffe's last publications with a conference on the work of women and people of marginalised genders in the Gothic and horror...

romancingthegothic.com/2025/10/15/r...

Romancing the Gothic 2026 Conference CFP

More Terrors than her Reason Could Justify A 200th Anniversary Celebration of Ann Radcliffe’s Posthumous Publications 2026 marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of Ann Radcliffe’s final po…

romancingthegothic.com

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Tracey Norman Author @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social · 1d

All set up and ready to talk about #Devon 's Forgotten #Witches in #Exmouth.

#WitchSky #folklore #History #HistorySky #Skystorians

Slideshow of Tracey Norman's talk 'Devon's Forgotten Witches', the title slide showing a small pouch with rosemary, cloves and hagstones spilling out of it.

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 1d

Don’t forget this online talk which I’m hosting on Saturday. Still time to book …

The Folklore Library & Archive @folklorelibrary.bsky.social · 1d

Just a few days left to book a ticket for our online talk this Saturday. Daniel Harms will be discussing British Grimoires and their place in our folklore.

Tickets are just £5 and include access to a recording of the event, which starts live at 7:30pm

Book now at bit.ly/flaevents

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The Folklore Library & Archive @folklorelibrary.bsky.social · 4d

I recently went to the press event for the opening of the new #Dark #Secrets #exhibition. Check our our #Youtube channel for a sneak peek at the entrance. #esoteric #witchcraft #folklore #WitchSky #werewolf #spiritualism #vampire #CursedDolls #seance #Crowley #tarot

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Folklore Library

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Tracey Norman Author @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social · 5d

@poetrypharmacy.bsky.social 😍🥰

Tracey Norman Author @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you 🥰

Tracey Norman Author @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social · 7d

This was such a brilliant event - check out the post below for details of how to get a filmed version, if you weren't able to be there in person. Each purchase helps @folklorelibrary.bsky.social to exist.

#BookSky #Chocolat #Vianne #chocolate #JoanneHarris #folklore #books #magic #tarot

The Folklore Library & Archive @folklorelibrary.bsky.social · 10d

You can now purchase a filmed copy of our recent live event with our new patron @joannechocolat.bsky.social in conversation for just £5.

The film runs for around an hour and ALL money supports our charity

Order a copy from

www.thefolklorepodcast.com/store/p191/J...

Thanks to Pete Burnett Visuals

Mark Norman and Joanne Harris, seated and in conversation

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 8d

Heading to the Isle of Wight today for the IWLF. Hope to see some of you there! Details of my events on my website at: Joanne-Harris.co.uk

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Tracey Norman Author @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social · 11d

Something brilliant this way comes...

#SaveTheDate
#SpittingImage
#Crediton #Devon #surprise #WhatsOn #Christmas
#WhatAreWeUpToNow

#folklore #library #archive

The Folklore Library & Archive @folklorelibrary.bsky.social · 11d

Our next big event is coming to Crediton…

Save the date - Friday 12th December at 7:30pm

Watch this space.

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 12d

Just to let you all know that aside from the illness in my family that is having an effect on content, I have to go into hospital next weekend for some minor surgery.

I will try and bring you episode this week - but it may be a little rough around the edges.

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 12d

Do you follow @folklorelibrary.bsky.social

We founded this registered charity to save and preserve folklore materials and at-risk heritage.

The charity holds collections of international significance.

Please follow if you don’t and tell your friends if you do 🥰

bit.ly/flafundraising to support

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The Folklore Library & Archive @folklorelibrary.bsky.social · 12d

Dido the Archives Cat is being Very Helpful today.

She has decided to take the day off from being a furry trip hazard.

#ArchivesCat #CatsOfBlueSky #cats #folklore #TripHazard

Pictur of a black and white 'tuxedo' cat lying on a black bean bag in such a way as to make her look like she has fewer than the usual feline allocation of feet.

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Tracey Norman Author @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social · 12d

I'm half an hour's drive away.

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Tracey Norman Author @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social · 12d

It's October, and therefore time to ask,

"Where's Pipes?!"

I have no idea if the #NationalSeance will move to BlueSky from the Other Place, but I'll be watching #Ghostwatch at 9.25 on Halloween night.

Will you?

#ghost #poltergeist #WheresPipes #HauntedHouse #GhostStory #horror #folklore

Image shows a tiny figurine of 'Pipes', the entity in Stephen Volk's brilliant GHOSTWATCH. In an unusual daytime sighting, Pipes, with his long, dark dress-like garment and his ravaged face, is inspecting my various Dracula DVDs.

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Tracey Norman Author @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social · 12d

My merch haul from the brilliant #HellTorFestival in #Exeter last weekend. Looking forward to reviewing all of these.

#BookSky🩵📚 #books #horror #HorrorSky #folklore #FolkHorror #GhostStory #ghost #haunted #haunting
@ashley999thorpe.bsky.social
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@stevenallon.bsky.social

Merch haul from the brilliant Hell Tor Festival from Carrion Events, which takes place in the Exeter Phoenix. Image shows the following titles: issue 46 of Haunted Magazine; Borley Rectory DVD; flyer for Claire Louise Amias's one woman show Haunted Shadows - the gothic tales of Edith Nesbit (currently on tour, so check it out and see if it's on near you); Steve Nallon's Ghost Stories; House of Psychotic Women by Kier-La Janisse; The Good Unknown by Stephen Volk; The Frighteners by Peter Laws and Satanic Panic by Kier-La Janisse. In the centre is my VIP pass for the festival (I was one of the speakers).

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Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social · 12d

Looking forward to kicking off my four-week course exploring WRITING SHORT STORIES, getting rolling on the 20th November! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-sh... #shortstory #shortstories #course #courses #writingcourse #writingcourses #class #classes

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Tracey Norman Author @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social · 12d

I love @joannechocolat.bsky.social 's advice. Thank you. 💜

Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 12d

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 18167:
There is no "typical reader," just as there is no "typical writer." Your first responsibility is to yourself; to create the most honest, well-written, carefully-researched story you can. Finding readers comes later.

Tracey Norman Author @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social · 13d

I haven't seen any comment online, and am not local to Crediton, so I'm not sure!

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Tracey Norman Author @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social · 13d

I'm really looking forward to this talk!

Get your ticket at bit.ly/flaevents

#history #HistorySky #WitchSky #Skystorians #grimoire #folklore #legend #magic #magick

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Tracey Norman Author @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social · 13d

Suggestion for an addition: @folklorelibrary.bsky.social - a registered charity based in Devon which seeks to preserve all forms of folklore and hidden/intangible heritage and make its holdings freely accessible to all.

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James Wright @jpwarchaeology.bsky.social · 14d

I'm starting to book shows for The Buildings Archaeologist book tour. Currently, looking for dates from 4 July 2026 onwards. Festival of Archaeology, Heritage Open Days, fringe festivals, history festivals, book festivals or special one-off's... Happy to look at all reasonable offers 🙂🏠🏰🕍✒️🚂

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 14d

I’ll be hosting this online talk on British Grimoires and folklore on Saturday 18 October, via Zoom at 7:30pm

All profits support @folklorelibrary.bsky.social

Book now at bit.ly/flaevents

Our next online talk is now booking.

On Saturday 18th October, we will be hosting a talk via Zoom on the subject of British Grimoires and their significance to folklore.

Tickets are £5 (plus booking fee) via our EventBrite page and include a Q&A with the presenter, Daniel Harms, and access to a recording of the talk afterwards.

All profits support our charitable work. To book, please visit

bit.ly/flaevents

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Tracey Norman Author @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social · 14d

Our next #online #lecture is the awesome @danharms.bsky.social who will be exploring #grimoires and their relevance to #British #folklore - get your ticket from
bit.ly/flaevents

and please share our post & help us spread the word!

#WitchSky #FolkloreThursday #library #archive #WhatsOn #HistorySky

The Folklore Library & Archive @folklorelibrary.bsky.social · 14d

Our next online talk

FAIRIES, WITCH BOTTLES AND AZAZEL: British Grimoires and their Significance to the Study of Folklore

Saturday 18 October, 7:30pm
£5 plus booking fee

bit.ly/flaevents

All profits support our charity.

Ticket includes talk, Q&A and recording of the event

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