Sue, thank you so very much for hosting me today. I’m delighted that you wanted to talk about old superstitions.
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The first writing advice I heard was something I took to heart ― Write what you know. When I wrote Atonement, Tennessee I followed that guidance and created a fictional southern town where the urban fantasy takes place. Of course, the second novel, Atonement in Bloom, is also set there.
I made it a very small, rural town so some of the manners and personalities I grew up with would not seem out of place. The townsfolk would be familiar with the old superstitions that were often quoted to me.
I’ve always wanted to collect old southern superstitions. I wish I had written them down back in the day, because I’m sure I’ve forgotten many. I agree with Sue that so much of that…
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I really appreciate you reblogging this post. Naturally I’ve thought of more since then.
My dad refused to have dental work unless the “Signs” were in the feet, rather than in the head. One day I tried to get sense out of him — what did he mean? He got out an old Farmer’s Almanac and opened to a page with the human body and all the Zodiac information.
“Cool! Daddy’s into Astrology!” I said.
He of course denied that… he had no idea that he’d been using it all his life.
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LOL, the Zodiac Man! Yes, and quit smoking when the “Signs” are in the knees! Great article! Thanks!
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Thanks for sharing Teagan’s post, Granny 🙂
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My pleasure!!!
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