- Brazen Folk Horror Check inby Natasha SinclairBeltane rolled in with storms, humidity, hot and cold fronts colliding, fires, droughts, floods, and even a sinkhole! Literal and metaphorical … Brazen Folk Horror … Continue reading “Brazen Folk Horror Check in”
- Blipby Natasha SinclairI met you beforeYou wore another faceAnother body Same eyes that sparkle and die instantaneouslyWarm love and cold hate fight to dominate The soul fractured … Continue reading “Blip”
- Book Giveawayby Natasha SinclairBookGiveaway 📚 Tell me in the comments⬇️⬇️⬇️What is your favourite mythical creature and why❓⬆️⬆️⬆️I’ll pick one or two winners on May 1st! 🌞 Blooper included … Continue reading “Book Giveaway”
- Love, Peace and All of Thatby Natasha SinclairThe world is full of pain, ills and wrongs, and I am far from naive. The suffering could consume me, the anger that swells deep … Continue reading “Love, Peace and All of That”
- Broken Homeby Natasha SinclairThis term was mentioned to me when my kids’ father and I split up. I knew it would come up but I’ve considered it a … Continue reading “Broken Home”
- Forked Fistby Natasha SinclairForked Fist. Natasha Sinclair. 2023.
- Geese Overheadby Natasha SinclairI’ve recently become painfully aware of patterns I need to destroy. Upon this realisation, I am vulnerable. I hate that. Even as my muscles twist … Continue reading “Geese Overhead”
- Change in the House of…by Natasha SinclairLife is constantly changing, as it should. I’m of the mind that if things stay them same, we may as well cease to exist. Right … Continue reading “Change in the House of…”
- I am the Cycle Breakerby Natasha SinclairI’m the cycle breaker. The black sheep. The problematic relative who doesn’t endure bullshit because of a stupid thing like ‘blood’. I’ve often spoken up … Continue reading “I am the Cycle Breaker”
- Another Old Buildingby Natasha SinclairWhat a building. I walked by this building daily for several years. It was in use then. Recently, I’ve been walking that old route that … Continue reading “Another Old Building”
- Visiting my Asylumby Natasha SinclairDid you know I grew up in the place that inspired the primary settings for the book Asylum Daughter? The building I lived in no … Continue reading “Visiting my Asylum”
- Art or Bloodby Natasha SinclairWhen I become entangled viewing a piece of art, enraptured by the skilful technique and inspired by the story being depicted, through the palate, the … Continue reading “Art or Blood”
- Brazen New Year: 2024by Natasha SinclairWe have avoided forced ‘happy’ salutations this new year, especially when many folks worldwide struggle. Who needs to hear “be ‘happy’” when they … Brazen … Continue reading “Brazen New Year: 2024”
- eBook Saleby Natasha SinclairLIMITED TIME Thank you to everyone who has supported my work this year. And especially to those who have never read me before and taken … Continue reading “eBook Sale”
- Word Refinery Hiatusby Natasha Sinclair2023 has been fraught with challenges, and with significant changes looming, it is unlikely that the situation will ease anytime soon. Consequently, I am stepping … Continue reading “Word Refinery Hiatus”
- The Delevan Diariesby Natasha Sinclair#BeBrazen The Delevan Diaries
- Presence over Presentsby Natasha SinclairAutumn into winter is my favourite time of year. I love how nature sheds her skin; wild things stockpile life essentials to coorie down in … Continue reading “Presence over Presents”
- Learn and Reviseby Natasha SinclairIn October, I posted on my social media about my decision to pull A Life of Suicides (one of my first published books) from print. … Continue reading “Learn and Revise”
- Exposure or Taking Advantageby Natasha SinclairThere is an increasing expectation for free art (visual and written) in exchange for (often mythical) exposure. Hell, I’ve been asked for it. And in … Continue reading “Exposure or Taking Advantage”
- October Marketsby Natasha SinclairThese are the markets where you can find me loitering behind a table this month. If you fancied picking up a wee book or two … Continue reading “October Markets”
- Ghostby Natasha SinclairA wee blog It’s October already, and, I’ve been saying this for a few years now and will echo again—time is a slippery beast, and … Continue reading “Ghost”
- Equinox Releaseby Natasha SinclairSince coming together with a ‘simple’ idea to collaborate and write a novel, Natasha and Ruthann have made that one task into a Brazen Beast. … Continue reading “Equinox Release”
- Creativity Under a Blue Moonby Natasha SinclairOn Wednesday, August 30th 2023, we’ll again be treated to the dynamic energies of a powerful “Blue Moon.” The second of two full moons within … Continue reading “Creativity Under a Blue Moon”
- Book II from Brazen Folk Horrorby Natasha SinclairPre-order yours, and don’t forget to subscribe to #BeBrazen . Book II from Brazen Folk Horror
- Intermission…mostlyby Natasha SinclairFrom the dust of creative frenzy, there was a little impromptu reading of the prologue from Delevan House by Natasha over in TikTok. Here it … Continue reading “Intermission…mostly”
- Pardon our Dust (faerie and otherwise)by Natasha SinclairFor the next eight weeks or so, Natasha and Ruthann will be locked away building on the world and characters we designed in Delevan House. … Continue reading “Pardon our Dust (faerie and otherwise)”
- It’s July already!by Natasha SinclairAs we enter the 7th month of 2023, and I realise that my next module results for my degree are due this month, I’m pausing … Continue reading “It’s July already!”
- Contemporary Gothic Classicby Natasha SinclairOrder Delevan House. Preorder The Delevan Diaries. Contemporary Gothic Classic
- Wait. It’s not Saturday…by Natasha SinclairNo, it is not, but those brazen witches have an announcement to share. With the launch of the #BeBrazen newsletter on Summer Solstice, we promised … Continue reading “Wait. It’s not Saturday…”
- Scottish Proverbby Natasha SinclairWe shared this proverb with our #BrazenReaders in #BeBrazen Summer Solstice 2023 Edition. You can sign up here. Ruthann and Natasha joke about this ‘… … Continue reading “Scottish Proverb”
- Brazen Busyby Natasha SinclairIt’s crazy busy over here at Brazen Folk Horror! Ruthann is currently at the HWA’s annual StokerCon event in Pittsburg, where she will also be … Continue reading “Brazen Busy”
- Glasgow Marketsby Natasha SinclairThis is where you can find me in Glasgow between July and December for signed books, art prints, proverb pins and a wee blether. Come … Continue reading “Glasgow Markets”
- Brazen Interviewsby Natasha SinclairNatasha and Ruthann were recently interviewed by the divine voice of The Dark Mind Podcast, Vincent Midgard. This was Natasha’s first time meeting … Brazen … Continue reading “Brazen Interviews”
- A Brazen Packageby Natasha SinclairTo celebrate our fantastically supportive #Brazenreaders and the launch of #bebrazen this month, Brazen Folk Horror is doing a surprise giveaway! … A Brazen Package
- Birthdayby Natasha SinclairI hate my birthday. I’ve never understood the point. For as long as I can remember, I’ve never enjoyed it. Ill mental health plays a … Continue reading “Birthday”
- #BeBrazen at Eventsby Natasha SinclairTeam Brazen Folk Horror smoothly divide and conquers! Ruthann represents us at American events, and Natasha will swan about Scotland. For starters! … #BeBrazen at … Continue reading “#BeBrazen at Events”
- The Delevan Diariesby Natasha SinclairDesperate for book II? Preorder the eBook here. To secure your co-signed softcover or hardcover now, email us at brazenfolkhorror@gmail.com with your… The Delevan Diaries
- Print Price Changesby Natasha SinclairI do not speak for all independent publishers. This is my base rationale for why I’ve chosen to utilise POD (Print On Demand) services. I … Continue reading “Print Price Changes”
- Are You #Brazen yet?by Natasha SinclairAre You #Brazen yet?
- City Kill Houseby Natasha SinclairAs a child, I used to beg my parents not to drive by it. “Please, can we take another road to get there?” I’d plead. … Continue reading “City Kill House”
- The Cast of Delevan House #12by Natasha SinclairMauve is introduced in Delevan House in the chapter ‘Ripples’, during Caoimhe Liùsaidh Delevan’s birth. Mauve, along with Fraoch, are the only two of… The … Continue reading “The Cast of Delevan House #12”
- Art Inspires Art: Incesticideby Natasha SinclairI was asked recently about the cover for Incesticide: Collected Horror, so I’m sharing a wee bit about it here. Music is a massive part … Continue reading “Art Inspires Art: Incesticide”
- #BeBrazen Saturdayby Natasha SinclairLast week we shared some insight into one of our most loved characters, The Threnody. The character who haunted Ruthann’s dreams, demanding to be … … Continue reading “#BeBrazen Saturday”
- The Cast of Delevan House #10by Natasha SinclairThe Green Stones It’s always interesting when we can assign a personality or humanize the importance of inanimate objects in a story. There are … … Continue reading “The Cast of Delevan House #10”
- Inside Scoopby Natasha SinclairAs with everything, it’s behind the doors, in the background, where the hard work happens. A carnage of crafting, ideas and all the building blocks … Continue reading “Inside Scoop”
- The Cast of Delevan House #9by Natasha SinclairOne Should Keep Walking from a Walker We all know the easy analogies…like a month to a flame…stand too close to the fire, and you’ll … Continue reading “The Cast of Delevan House #9”
- Intermissionby Natasha SinclairWith spring holidays on both sides of the Brazen Folk Horror world, which means no breaks for us directly, rather the opposite, we are having … Continue reading “Intermission”
- The Cast of Delevan House #8by Natasha SinclairNicnevin is the absolute source of the immortal characters readers will meet reading Delevan House. Beyond the epigraph opening the novel, chosen … The Cast … Continue reading “The Cast of Delevan House #8”
- The Cast of Delevan House #7by Natasha SinclairMairi Pivona (Voni) McQueeney was born under a crescent moon on a Wednesday. At the time, no one celebrating the birth of the screaming girl … Continue reading “The Cast of Delevan House #7”
- The Cast of Delevan House #6by Natasha SinclairDelevan House Elspeth Jane Ogilvy dropped out of university and disappeared from her life in Glasgow. The pressure from her family to live her life … Continue reading “The Cast of Delevan House #6”
- Newsletter Launching 2023by Natasha SinclairBrazen Folk Horror has shared weekly updates with our visitors for several months. As we grow arms, legs, roots and tentacles, and demands rapidly ramp … Continue reading “Newsletter Launching 2023”
- The Cast of Delevan House #5by Natasha SinclairLawrence Gordon Witches! Witches! Witches! Naw, not really. More Fae. However, let’s broach the ‘witch’ in the room a wee bit today. Perhaps the way … Continue reading “The Cast of Delevan House #5”
- The Cast of Delevan House #4by Natasha SinclairMinerva Morven is our woman of a certain age. Though a resident of Badb village, she’s not one to indulge or engage in casual conversation … Continue reading “The Cast of Delevan House #4”
- Five Yearsby Natasha SinclairFive years ago, on 26th February 2018, my first book was published. As a lifelong habitual writer, this was never something I intended to do. … Continue reading “Five Years”
- The Cast of Delevan House #3by Natasha SinclairThis week you’ll learn a bit more about what makes Robert Lawrence Gorgon tick. Though no more than you’ll discover from visiting Badb village, where… … Continue reading “The Cast of Delevan House #3”
- Jenna McCray’s Taste of Scotlandby Natasha SinclairJenna McCray’s first drink in Scotland. When the New Yorker find herself in the coastal village of Anand is a pint of Scottish-brewed heather ale, … Continue reading “Jenna McCray’s Taste of Scotland”
- The Cast of Delevan House #1by Natasha SinclairDelevan House: Part 1 We’ve enjoyed sharing ‘The Making of Delevan House’ with you in a series of posts on Brazen Folk Horror before our … Continue reading “The Cast of Delevan House #1”
- Time is Moneyby Natasha SinclairIt fills me with terror when I see short turnaround periods offered for manuscripts on some freelance service platforms, where folk offering many different services … Continue reading “Time is Money”
- Delevan House by Ruthann Jagge and Natasha Sinclairby Natasha SinclairDelevan House is a dark fantasy horror that leans heavily on folk tales, mysticism, and lore. The village of Badb is a place with many … Continue reading “Delevan House by Ruthann Jagge and Natasha Sinclair”
- The Making of Delevan House #22by Natasha SinclairOrder Delevan House here. The Making of Delevan House #22
- First Blood: Delevan House Reviewby Natasha SinclairThey say you always remember your first. We are eternally grateful to all our exclusive first readers, and absolutely blown away by the depth of … Continue reading “First Blood: Delevan House Review”
- The Making of Delevan House #21by Natasha SinclairAccess the playlist Ruthann and Natasha created the first Brazen Folk Horror novel to on Amazon Music or Spotify. Just click! Order Delevan House … … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #21”
- The Making of Delevan House #20by Natasha SinclairOrder Delevan House here. The Making of Delevan House #20
- Possessed and Obsessedby Natasha SinclairI have been immersed in creativity while juggling the craziness of everyday life and spanners. Over on Brazen Folk Horror, Ruthann Jagge and I have … Continue reading “Possessed and Obsessed”
- Trust, Value, Editingby Natasha SinclairI will admit something that, like so many independent writers, can be torn apart. And I also acknowledge there can be pitfalls – some gatekeepers … Continue reading “Trust, Value, Editing”
- The Making of Delevan House #19by Natasha SinclairThe release of Delevan House is only a month away! And trust us when we say there will be far deeper articles shared on Brazen … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #19”
- The Making of Delevan House #Interludeby Natasha SinclairSlow seduction is always the best kind. Natasha and Ruthann wish all your holiday dreams come true, we’ll be sharing ours with you all through … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #Interlude”
- Scotland Banned Christmasby Natasha SinclairFrom 1640 to 1958, it was illegal to celebrate ‘Yule Vacations’. Christmas (then called Yule or Nollaig (Gaelic))was banned in Scotland for over 300 years. … Continue reading “Scotland Banned Christmas”
- Brazen Solstice 2022by Natasha SinclairDecember 21, 2022, is the Winter Solstice. It’s the shortest day and the longest night of the year. In Celtic Traditions, Winter Solstice sees the … Continue reading “Brazen Solstice 2022”
- 2022: The Year of Birdsby Natasha SinclairHogmanay nears, as does what can barely be avoided — the annual consolidation, the ‘review’ as we step over the next threshold. It’s been another … Continue reading “2022: The Year of Birds”
- The Making of Delevan House #18by Natasha SinclairWrapping Up Brazen Folk Horror presents the print cover wrap for Delevan House. Isn’t it a beauty! The cover image was created by the immensely … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #18”
- Editing Softwareby Natasha SinclairAuthor Advice In times when the costs of everything are skyrocketing, and artists have a hard enough time as is. I implore my fellow writers, … Continue reading “Editing Software”
- The Making of Delevan House #17by Natasha SinclairThe Chill of a Cold Moon Cold Moon, Texas, U.S.A The last full moon of 2022 hit the sky in all its brazen glory this … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #17”
- Balanced Discrimination?by Natasha SinclairIn this world of hyped-up political correctness, labelling and the push for artists to emotionally support, woo, and pamper the egos of a (potential) audience … Continue reading “Balanced Discrimination?”
- The Making of Delevan House #16by Natasha SinclairThat Which is Destined to Repeat Brazen Folk Horror ‘Delevan House’ Rituals and traditions feature in every culture throughout the known world and … The … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #16”
- The Making of Delevan House #15by Natasha SinclairConverging Paths BrazenFolkHorror I share many old and new stories at home. As a family, we love to read aloud together. A habit I’ve shared … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #15”
- Incesticide: Collected Horrorby Natasha SinclairNEW RELEASE Incesticide: Collected Horror has almost emerged! Due to some interruptions within the industry and the panic rumour mills spinning, I decided to get … Continue reading “Incesticide: Collected Horror”
- The Making of Delevan House #14by Natasha SinclairTwisting History Creating Magick in Texas We’ve spent many hours researching in the dusty corners of “Delevan House.” When we decided our story would… The … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #14”
- The Making of Delevan House #12by Natasha SinclairGoing Rogue #BeBrazen The earliest use of the term is regarding elephants. There are “elephants” in any room, group, gathering, or social structure. … The … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #12”
- Fuckin’ Maggotsby Natasha SinclairA splatterpunk short Story Content Warning: Contains graphic violence, crass language, swearing, and sex. An imprefect reading of ‘Fuckin’ Maggots’ by Natasha Sinclair. Originally published … Continue reading “Fuckin’ Maggots”
- Remember, Remember, the 5th of Novemberby Natasha Sinclair—Guy Fawkes/Bonfire Night. It’s been little to do with politics for a long time. When it once celebrated the failed gunpowder plot — where Catholic … Continue reading “Remember, Remember, the 5th of November”
- Delevan House Announcementby Natasha SinclairImbolc is situated between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. It’s a Celtic festival celebrated across Scotland and Ireland since the Neolithic … Delevan House Announcement
- Witch on Trendby Natasha SinclairOne of the most prolific characterisations called upon in the writing of horror fiction is that of the Witch. The incarnations cross genres, not exclusive … Continue reading “Witch on Trend”
- The Making of Delevan House #11by Natasha SinclairSamhain Weekend Samhain (All Hallows Eve) signals the end of the year for some. As nature’s wheel turns, the season cycles towards peace found in … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #11”
- The Making of Delevan House #10by Natasha SinclairWhat are the ingredients of Folk-Horror? Perhaps when targeting a specific genre, writers must consider the essential ingredients in the recipe to … The Making … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #10”
- Proper Englishby Natasha SinclairI adore the creativity and diversity in language. English particularly causes such passionate debates. Many folks have definitive rules in their minds—especially those of us … Continue reading “Proper English”
- The Making of Delevan House #9by Natasha SinclairWriters on vacation? My girl is in the mountains; I picture her standing high, overlooking the land in a circlet of evergreens painted in autumnal … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #9”
- The Making of Delevan House #8by Natasha SinclairThe Art of Seductive Reasoning Some may consider life and all of its complexities purely deductive, where two or more ideas come together to form … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #8”
- The month of Samhain 2022by Natasha SinclairWitches’ New Year approaches. With that, I’m Autumn cleaning, creatively speaking, at least. Washing away the dust of the summer fires, sweeping this germ-ridden circle … Continue reading “The month of Samhain 2022”
- The Making of Delevan House #7by Natasha SinclairThe first day of October leaves us speechless, as it’s the official entrance to everything Autumn, our favorite time of the year. No words adequately… … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #7”
- Co-conspiratorsby Natasha SinclairThe thing about finding a partner to share the intricate and often messy process of life and or creation with is that there has to … Continue reading “Co-conspirators”
- The Making of Delevan House #6by Natasha SinclairHow does a writer living in Texas, USA and another living in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, write books together? We’re not on brooms; we’re on zoom! … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #6”
- The Making of Delevan House #5.2by Natasha SinclairIn the Northern Hemisphere, the year’s Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to Autumn Equinox. This year the Moon graces the earth with her … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #5.2”
- The Making of Delevan House #5.1by Natasha SinclairLiving on a rural ranch has taught me a genuine appreciation for nature and the night sky. Not that I didn’t always love watching clouds, … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #5.1”
- “Validate Me!”by Natasha SinclairI’m not going to blame social media—thats just a channel of increased visibility for that desperation. Where people drag others down to try to elevate … Continue reading ““Validate Me!””
- Don’t Wake Me Upby Natasha SinclairThe fog has been rolling in thick with sundown; an exchange as Summer’s end meets Autumn’s wake. Shards of blinding light dance with strips of … Continue reading “Don’t Wake Me Up”
- The Making of Delevan House #4by Natasha SinclairChapter 4 We’re about a month away from Mabon, celebrating the final harvest. For some who celebrate the great cycle of the earth, Mabon is … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #4”
- Clan Witch: Found Shadowsby Natasha SinclairI’m sweeping the circle. The bones and remnants of word fusions are being expelled to make way for new spells. This collection is set for … Continue reading “Clan Witch: Found Shadows”
- The Making of Delevan House #3by Natasha SinclairChapter 3 Question: Where does one begin when the spark of a novel involves obscure history, mythos, and an elevated degree of imagination to … … Continue reading “The Making of Delevan House #3”
- Expectant Miscarriage: Waiting for Avereyby Natasha SinclairPersonal blog post My first was in 2004, a spontaneous natural miscarriage. My second was in 2013, a missed miscarriage that required medical management. My … Continue reading “Expectant Miscarriage: Waiting for Averey”