Gavin Fox (Author)

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Yard work for my #WeirdWednesday today then, #ForteanSky. In honour of the creeping green vines I'm cutting back, here's something also green and creepy for #CthulhuSky. A surprisingly rarely referenced ode to old Howard himself, spoken at his graveside. Worth putting up with the sound issues for.

Planning on sharing my thoughts on some of John Keel's books over at the Media Reviews section of my online portfolio soon, seeing as he has always been a big influence on my writing. And now I have acquired almost all of them as audio, revisiting those ideas should be doubly easy, dyslexia or not.

Quieter weekend than the last one, mostly just sorting files on my hard drive during #MercuryRetrograde and also getting some writing done. Had something nagging away at me since the trip back to London. Wouldn't call it a mystical download or anything so grand, but new ideas to explore either way.

Just finished this yesterday and madly in love with it (especially Jacket, who is a very good boy). Popped a glowing review up on Amazon, and not just because I know the author. This really is one of the best modern urban sci-fi fantasy books I've read in a while. Definitely worth your time.

Great. Always loved how these sorts of 'spirit of place' experiences can be translated across borders or cultures. Those who live their mystical side honestly will tend to find common ground with others who do the same, as it should be. The Weird is the Weird, regardless of location or date.

That's exciting. Most seem to forget that there were people involved in the experiences that led to the folklore that others now see in the books or hear friend of a friend. So what you do today has a chance to become the urban legends of tomorrow, be it as revivals of old ideas or wholly new ones.

Cockney Gothic Few who drift along the ever changing streets of the East End guess just how high the graves are piled beneath their feet. London is a city built upon the remains of those who trod those well worn …

OK, so seeing as there is no official #FolkloreThursday this week I'm going to share an example of how personal mythology and spirit of place can impact someone as they grow instead, especially in a storied city such as London. This one saw print in an Anathema Publishing hardcover back in 2021.

Nice. Looking forward to hearing what you think about it. 🦊

An oddly specific horse related observance you have there, but I can get behind that. Especially as it's the Year of the Horse based on the Lunar Calendar too. Meta-horse narratives (and apple bribes) for the win in 2026, eh?

So it's the first #MercuryRetrograde of 2026 from tomorrow through to the 20th of March then, #WitchSky. Never used to pay it much mind, but after a few bad months here and there, I'm ready to accept that both tech and interpersonal relationships are going to suck until it's over.

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I've decided to shift gears a little at my author website, use it as a portfolio space for my published writing first, with side projects like Memento Magus, The Weird Year Ahead entries and my Media Reviews in support. So that means the scrappy and unfocussed monthly blog entries had to go.

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Wheel of the Year thinking, #PaganSky. As of now there is 247 or so days until Halloween. And 116 until the summer solstice. Last year I lived the seasons, this year I think I'll concentrate more on the actual observances and celebrations themselves. So a mystic pathworking through a cultural lens.

YouTube video by Cryo Chamber This is Death

#Mood.

A very well worn poster for the musical event that signalled the end of the Chaos Streams II launch in London. Black posterprint text, filthy once white paper, heavily graffiti covered red wall behind. Fun fact: this was on the inside of the door of the gents.

Right, so still recovering from the London trip but pushing through as best I can. While I'm in no rush to visit my hometown again any time soon, the trip was cathartic. The IOT put on a damn fine show, that's for sure, though I'm happy to remain freelance as far as my own path goes. Fun though.

Yep, still feeling it a couple days after. And as for the book, hopefully it serves you well. It was designed to work as either a unique magickal pathworking or as a set of individual tools that can be used in any system, so hopefully you'll find value in it either way.

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Back into a rainy Cardiff from London at 3am. Blagged a seat on an earlier coach, as the solo ritual work I had to do after leaving the event at half time was quicker than planned. Ain't as young as I used to be. Hard to do 260 mile round trips on five hours sleep like the old days. Worth it though.

A purple, pink and yellow flier for the Chaos Streams II launch event this afternoon back in London. Eight pointed chaos star, baphomet head and yellow text explaining all the things.

Heh... this looks like it's going to be fun. Not long now. Sipping on a coke and waiting for admission. Already getting a buzz off the energy downstairs in the event room. Nice little community bar too. Missed doing stuff like this, even if I had to break my rule and come back to London to attend.

YouTube video by InfiniteSoul BADBADNOTGOOD - BBNG2 (FULL ALBUM)

#Mood.

The Mysterious Angel Of The Thames | Spooky Isles Angels have been seen to float about the Thames in London during times of trouble. NIA JONES reports on this mysterious phenomenon

So this week it's a water themed #FolkloreThursday? Well yes, I can definitely add something to that. How about the Angel of the Thames, apparently seen during the Great Fire of London and Blitz, as well as right up to the modern era? A river spirit roused by surrounding disaster perhaps...

And a happy #LunarNewYear then, everyone. This one is the usually energetic and spirited horse, further bolstered by the fire element. So there is the potential for fast paced changes this year. Gods know we could use such a vital shift on any number of levels these days, eh?

Well here you go - from my original Open Office Writer document for that chapter of the book. I don't have time to alt text this one though. Hope it serves you well.

Yep, Rik Schaffer did an amazing job with that soundtrack. Fun fact, it was actually one of the albums I had playing in the background while writing the book, which is why I chose to pop it on for that video of the Foxfire Salts as well. 😆

Here we go then, #WitchSky. A little practical magick for this damp Sunday afternoon. Those lucky enough to have read my book, The Accelerated Necromancer, will know what this is. For those who haven't yet, let me introduce my Foxfire Salts warding blend in it's raw, unsifted state.

Spring is in the air this morning, #WitchSky. Feels like the first dry and bright day for months here in Cardiff. Trees are showing tightly bound leaf buds and the daffodils are standing proud. Grass is neon green. Time to marvel at the #WheelOfTheYear again then, and watch the show.

Fear The Reaper To the outside observer, ghost hunting can appear to be a dangerous pastime. While the majority of discussions in this regard seem to revolve around the possibility of something nasty following you…

One of my older professionally published articles for both #ForteanFriday and #PhantomsFriday today then. Because sometimes, #ParanormalSky, the thing that goes bump in the night is no ghost. Hunt carefully out there, Gravehounds, and stay safe.

YouTube video by ABKCOVEVO The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black (Official Lyric Video)

#Timeless.

Screen grab from my author portfolio. "Memento Magus" in bold white text on an orange rectangle. Smaller black text on a white background below, which states in part ... "A lifelong student of Forteana, Gavin is endlessly fascinated not only by weird events but also the equally strange people who crowd around them. As a Necromancer he found himself uniquely positioned to create an online memorial to these at times controversial figures, ordered by date of death as opposed to birth. Some deserve to be remembered, others serve as warnings from history instead, so it goes without saying that a spot on this list does not equal an endorsement of their beliefs before they crossed the Veil. Memento Mori indeed."

Making some changes over at my author portfolio in the coming weeks. Tidied up the headings of a couple of the sections today. Most importantly, made it very clear that I do not endorse the beliefs of some of the people on my Memento Magus section, even though I feel their inclusion is important.

Yeah, definitely agree with waiting. I usually hold off for better weather too, but I'm on a time crunch. That said, once it's dried and sifted, it'll be just like the stuff collected in summer. Might even have a bit of a stormy feel too, which may be worth leaning into in future.

More footage from my stormy cemetery trip earlier today then, #WitchSky. Got the grave soil drying on the radiator in my home office, will grab a photo when it's mixed in to my Foxfire Salts blend and ready to tube up. Proper fun trip, need to mudlark in my local cemetery more often, #PaganSky.