Do you believe in curses? I’m over at Staci Troilo’s blog today discussing how an ancient curse is tied to the town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and the urban legend of the Mothman. It’s all part of the background incorporated into my latest release, A Desolate Hour.
Staci is a wonderful blogger, fantastic author, and is always ready to support others. She’s also an exceptional critique partner to yours truly 🙂
If you haven’t already clicked the “follow” button on her blog, I highly recommend a click!
I’m thrilled to welcome friend and fellow writer Mae Clair back to my little slice of the blogosphere today. She just released book three of her Point Pleasant series, A Desolate Hour, which I reviewed not long ago.
Today she wants to discuss curses, and I can’t think of a better person to dive into the supernatural with us. Here she is; let’s give her a warm welcome.
Do You Believe in Curses?
From literature to the Bible, to famous objects and haunted places, curses abound. There are cursed objects (the Hope Diamond), cursed places (King Tut’s Tomb), cursed movies (Poltergeist), and even cursed performances (multiple instances of the play MacBeth). But what about a town? Is it possible for an entire town to be cursed and to carry that misfortune through centuries?
Point Pleasant, WV—not the collapsed bridge (obviously)
My Point Pleasant series has been…
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From the Pen of Mae Clair 
Heading to Staci’s blog to read the rest. 🙂
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So glad you visited, Jan!
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Thanks, Jan!
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Great point. I think you both are exceptional critique partners.
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Aw, thank you, Craig. That means a lot to me.
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Aww, thanks. Craig! What a nice thing to say 🙂
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Mae, your intro is so sweet. Thank you.
Wishing you much success with the series. It’s wonderful, and you deserve it!
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Thanks so much, Staci. You know how much I appreciate your support.
And that intro is spot on 🙂
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Funnily enough, I heard a strange curse story just today… heading over to read the rest to see if you mention it – that would be weird!
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That would be really weird! I’m interested in hearing what it is…
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It would have been 😦 This one was about the city of Glasgow – I met a guy who believes our somewhat unique criminals are because the city is cursed for its part in the slave trade… intriguing thought for a story, I reckon…
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I’d not heard of that before. It is indeed interesting fodder for a story.
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I have a feeling it’s unique to the guy I spoke to 😂 But it works well for my WIP so I’ll go with it!
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Excellent!
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A fabulous post, Mae! It’s so lovely to read all the blog posts by so many authors supporting and promoting you and your work. It just shows how well respected you are in the author community. And well deserved for sure! Cheers. 🙂
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That makes me feel so good, Natalie! I love the author community and the support we show each other. I have made so many wonderful friends and discovered such a rich variety of work. I’m honored and humbled to have so many friends supporting me!
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Nah, I don’t believe, but I sure do like to read about them
sherry @ fundinmental
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I agree that they make excellent ready, Sherry! 🙂
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I have seen evidence of various types of curses, from targeted individuals to locales. Energy is powerful.
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No doubt! Thanks for visiting and commenting, Flossie!
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Finally got around to visiting Staci’s site and commenting today. I think there is something to curses – they certainly make for good story ideas.
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Hi, Joan. They definitely paid off in this telling for me. I think curses are a fertile playground for writers and I wouldn’t mind visiting that plot thread again. Thanks for commenting!
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I’m not sure I believe in curses, but I love reading about them.
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They make wonderful reading, Michelle. I’m in complete agreement!
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wow – you have such positive critical skills
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Thanks so much!
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Oooh, sounds like a good post. Off to Staci’s place!
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Thanks! I’m hopping over there myself! 🙂
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