Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Shawn MacKenzie, author of The Dragon-Keeper's Handbook. From Acadian shores to the Green Mountains, Northern New England is one of the most Dragon-rich regions in the lower forty-eight. Craggy outcroppings, forests full of game, and waters full of fish add up to idyllic habitats. The relative dearth of people provides a comfort zone that allows our fierce, fearsome friends to relax, keeping tabloid Dragon/human encounters to a minimum. This is my habitat, too. As the sap rises and spring’s blush licks the Long Trail, I begin counting the days to Dragon Watching time. Of course, for the observant cryptoherpetologist, Dragon-sign can be

Libra, The Balance September 23 to October 23 Modality: Cardinal Element: Air Ruler: Venus Keywords: Balanced, just, charming, diplomatic, artistic, sociable, passive, indecisive, sophisticated, accommodating, kind, likable, respectful As a Libra you are a charming people-pleaser. You make a natural mediator, not only putting people at ease in any situation but also making sure that peace and harmony are kept. You view things objectively and with a sharp mind, but you can be tripped up by your own indecisiveness in your quest for fairness. You have an eye for sophistication and beauty, being ruled by Venus, and will never be seen in less than your best. Libras enjoy a wide

Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Deonna Kelli Sayed, author of Paranormal Obsession: America's Fascination with Ghosts & Hauntings, Spooks & Spirits. “Paranormal Investigator” is now a culturally cool social marker. This is an Earth-sized shift from a mere decade ago, when most enthusiasts were often mislabeled as "weird," "woo-woo," "nerdy," or even "Satanic." While writing Paranormal Obsession: America's Fascination with Ghosts & Hauntings, Spooks & Spirits, I wanted to know who is actually doing this ghost stuff. It seems that new teams pop up everyday. But what types of folks are taking up the intrepid journey to seek out the unknown? I

Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Brandy Williams, author of Practical Magic for Beginners and The Woman Magician. In high school I was required to take speech class. For a shy, clumsy kid this was a torment. The first time I stood in front of class I was shaking like a leaf. My teacher was great. She found something to praise in every one in class, however bad we were, and kept rotating us up to the podium so each of us had many chances to speak. She taught me the basics of public address: how to look at the audience, not to fix on one person but to keep my eyes moving, how to smile and seem as if I was interested in my topic, and how to organize a speech so that it flowed