Nora Roberts is a renowned author who has written numerous romance novels throughout her career. One of her popular series is the Dark Witch Trilogy, which consists of three books: Dark Witch, Shadow Spell, and Blood Magick. The Dark Witch Trilogy follows the story of Iona Sheehan, a young American woman who travels to Ireland in search of her ancestors and her own identity. She moves to County Mayo, where she meets her cousins Branna and Connor O'Dwyer, and discovers her own innate gift as a witch. The first book, Dark Witch, introduces Iona as she embarks on her journey and delves into her magical abilities. She also becomes acquainted with the O'Dwyer family, who are deeply connected to the ancient powers of Ireland.
The entire song reads to me like a pagan chant… “Danger is a great joy. Dark is bright as fire. Happy is our family. Lonely is our waltz.” And, the great part of it all, is that it’s all solidified for me with the folk-pop sounds of Marianne’s raspy voice and her band’s almost otherworldly instrumentals. This song really makes me want to have my own coven of witches to do some ritual work with. Just saying.
It s almost chaotic and hypnotic the way everything comes together at the end with a loud crescendo of vocals and instruments just before it all begins to fade away like the ghostly song that it is. Whenever WIFS tears into Pumpkin Time at the end of their set, the crowd loses it, with everyone dancing and singing with all of the joy and sincerity in the world.
She also becomes acquainted with the O'Dwyer family, who are deeply connected to the ancient powers of Ireland. As Iona learns to control her powers, she becomes entangled in a centuries-old battle against an evil sorcerer named Cabhan. Shadow Spell, the second book in the trilogy, continues the story as Iona and her cousins work together to defeat Cabhan.
Halloween Toon Tunes: Linus Van Pelt
Linus Van Pelt, Charlie Brown’s steadfast best friend, is one of my favorite cartoon characters of all time. He’s a loyal, adventurous, and sweet kid with a heart of gold--the positive beam to Charlie Brown’s sad and disappointed musings. Even when the other kids make fun of him, Linus stands tall, either brushing them off or fiercely defending his beliefs. He’s full of wonder and insists on helping his friends find that same sense of magic and mysticism. Linus believes in his friends as much as he believes in the the benevolent, mysterious, and possibly fake (don’t tell him!) Great Pumpkin.
The Great Pumpkin, according to Linus, rises on Halloween night from the most “sincere” pumpkin patch, flies through the air, and brings treats to all the good children of the world. Linus so firmly believes in the Great Pumpkin that he famously spends an entire Halloween evening waiting in a pumpkin patch, eyes peeled for a great figure to rise from amongst the gourds.
So lemme tell you: Halloween is and will forever be my favorite holiday. When I was in high school, I started listening to a band called the World/Inferno Friendship Society, a spooky, big band-style punk ensemble that sings songs about astral projection, thievery, wine, and spirits (the creepy kind, not the booze). Their music, like Linus, is full of mysticism and magic, and when I was 15 I found myself getting lost in the fantastical worlds they built--punks summoning demons to astral project and steal cars, a circus leaving town, cats that talk or sing.
As any “Infernite” will tell you, their best shows are Hallowmas, their annual Halloween concert. WIFS plays with the lore of the Great Pumpkin, celebrating the “sincerity” of the audience and the mystery surrounding the holiday being itself. Each Hallowmas I’ve been to brings something a little different--candy thrown, huge papier-mache puppets of cats and pumpkins, acrobats onstage--but there has been a common thread throughout each one: their song “Pumpkin Time”, a gospel-esque punk rager told from the point of view of the Great Pumpkin. Whenever WIFS tears into “Pumpkin Time” at the end of their set, the crowd loses it, with everyone dancing and singing with all of the joy and sincerity in the world. “There is a gourd mightier than us all!” the band cheers to a wild crowd, and it’s as if they are leading us in a rite to summon the Great Pumpkin, like we are there in the most sincere pumpkin patch in the world.
I haven’t been to a Hallowmas in several years, but World/Inferno helped me hold on to the magic feeling of Halloween, to the belief that there are mysteries out there we will never be able to explain and that can be a glorious thing, that maybe there is one night of the year when all things spooky come to light. Linus and the Great Pumpkin hold very special places in my heart (I was Linus for Halloween last year, sign and everything), and World/Inferno only solidified them. Linus is honesty, bravery, a childhood of dreaming and loving nothing more but the company of your friends, and believing anything was possible. The Great Pumpkin is adventure, sincerity, enchantment, glamour, and even a little wickedness. Together, they are the dark Mischief Nights I spent with my friends driving around suburban NJ looking for houses to TP and hoping the cops didn’t catch us; they are that feeling you get around Halloween when it’s cold at night, you smell dead leaves, and you feel like you’re stepping across the boundary to the supernatural.
So with this playlist, I hope you join Linus in the pumpkin patch. I hope you are filled with wonderment and mischief. I hope you are sincere. I hope when people ask you when you’ll stop believing in the Great Pumpkin, you’ll respond with Linus’s proud words:
The one I’m sharing with you in this post is special to me. Why? Because it’s my Season of the Witch playlist. I made this playlist last year when I was feeling extra “witchy” and I wanted my soundtrack of the season to represent that feeling. So I scoured the Apple Music universe for those perfect witch-inspired songs.
As their bond strengthens, the trio faces personal challenges and sacrifices, all in the hope of finally ending the ancient curse that has haunted their family for generations. In the final installment, Blood Magick, Iona and her cousins must confront their shared destiny and face their ultimate enemy. As they unravel the mysteries surrounding their family history, they discover the true power of love, friendship, and sacrifice. With her signature blend of romance, magic, and adventure, Nora Roberts creates a captivating world in the Dark Witch Trilogy. The series explores themes of self-discovery, heritage, and the enduring bonds of family. Each book builds upon the previous one, leading readers through a thrilling and heartfelt journey. The Dark Witch Trilogy is a beloved series that showcases Nora Roberts' storytelling talent. Through vivid descriptions and well-developed characters, she transports readers to the enchanting landscapes of Ireland and weaves a tale of love, magic, and destiny. Whether you are a fan of romance or fantasy, this trilogy is sure to captivate and enthrall readers until the very last page..
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