The Craft Carole Wood

On this special Yule episode – the last of 2023 – I have some Yule traditions; three cosy crafting tutorials; a vegan turkey recipe; a heart-warming ghost story; and a December tarot reading for you. Snuggle in and feel the magic!

On the second last episode of the year I bring you a merry yuletide gift guide, a cosy homemade heat pad tutorial, and some Irish vampire lore. Drink up!

On this episode I talk about the Society for Psychical Research, the Irish medium Eileen J Garrett, whether my new doll is actually haunted, and a couple of writing tips to inspire courage or dread. This week's book review is The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow, and I offer a fun film recommendation (Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose).

Ever heard of the Cooneen (Coonian) ghost? Well, check out this supernatural occurrence on this week's episode. Plus, some recipes for leftover Halloween produce, a review of Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie, and a trip to the Púca Festival in Meath. Come on in, the holy water's fine – promise it doesn't burn . . .

It's the Halloween Special where I read your spectral encounters, a short Samhain story, and talk about ghosts. What are they and why are they here? Tune in to find out . . .

This week I talk a lot about pumpkins: recipes, Jack O'Lanterns, a scary pumpkin carving story, plus a tutorial for rustic car air fresheners, and a book on cursed objects.