Spoopy House 2

Yay, another Spoopy House zine release! In this issue I discuss audio dramas that I'm listening too.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPOOPY AUDIO DRAMAS

I recently found a huge recommendation list by reddit user micmac5454 regarding horror and spooky podcasts/audiodramas. I'll have to go through these when I have time!

3/4/22 - Currently I am re-listening to the first season of Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services. Its filling me up on a spiritual level. Although there are some rough spots, overall it has a lot of heart and consideration in regards to exploring the themes and having a good balance of episodic elements and overarching plot and character arcs.

3/5/22 - I tried not to rush this and enjoy it slowly, but now I'm halfway through and feeling all the feels.

I love:

how many nonbinary folk and issues casually show up
the sensitive and honest way it tackles certain subjects
the solid balance between episodic and long term story
the massive improvement from season one to two
the obvious care, love and thought behind the world and its people

BLACK CAT GIFS

The finest black cat related gifs I could find on GifCities. Feel free to use and share, no need to credit!

a black cat waiting for food a dancing black cat a black cat sits by a window and watches the sun rise and set a black cat hanging by balloons a black cat typing on a computer a black cat portait a black cat wagging her tail a black cat on an orange background a black cat walking right a black cat walking left a small black cat sitting a black cat sits in front of a brick wall stating HOME a black cat standing with a wagging tail a black cat portrait a black cat running in place a black cat eyes blinking a black cat on the farm a black cat sleeping two black cats look at the stars a black cat watches the sun rise and set

SPIRIT FILLING READS

Book Blurb

A charming and delectably sweet debut. Mischief, friendship, and a whole lot of heart--Love Sugar Magic has it all. --Zoraida Córdova, award-winning author of the Brooklyn Brujas series
Leonora Logroño's family owns the most beloved bakery in Rose Hill, Texas, spending their days conjuring delicious cookies and cakes for any occasion. And no occasion is more important than the annual Dia de los Muertos festival.

Leo hopes that this might be the year that she gets to help prepare for the big celebration--but, once again, she is told she's too young. Sneaking out of school and down to the bakery, she discovers that her mother, aunt, and four older sisters have in fact been keeping a big secret: they're brujas--witches of Mexican ancestry--who pour a little bit of sweet magic into everything that they bake.

Leo knows that she has magical ability as well and is more determined than ever to join the family business--even if she can't let her mama and hermanas know about it yet.

And when her best friend, Caroline, has a problem that needs solving, Leo has the perfect opportunity to try out her craft. It's just one little spell, after all...what could possibly go wrong?

Debut author Anna Meriano brings us the first book in a delightful new series filled to the brim with amor, az car, y magia.

I listened to the Love Sugar Magic trilogy on audiobook and I adored it. It is pure sugar, like the series name suggests. I recommend it, but here are some items to see if this book has things you will enjoy.

Written by Anna Meriano, Illustrated by Mirelle Ortega, Narrated by Kyla Garcia
A sugary sweet middle grade series of books, available in audiobook format too.
Stars a larger family, all members are distinct, and have ways of viewing the world that massively affects their actions and conflicts.
A protagonist who is eager to learn magic and excited to come into her own power.
A light-hearted and easy-going vibe.
Food magic involving the family bakery, but other types exist too.

SPOOPY ROUND UP

Twenty Two Zines is an all around great channel with Tarot and zine discussion, so I partly recommend this channel in general. However I did want to highlight this video since its about being an artist in modern times, and trying to wrangle social media meant for corporations. We all may have to approach this in different ways, but I appreciate Wes' exploration.

A webseries from Kane Pixels regarding the Back Rooms. This is a super spooky webseries! Very well done and videos are currently releasing every few weeks. Short and well worth your time.

Credits: Background image from Sadness, gifs without credits are from GifCities, stickers from Transparent Stickers,