Well, I’m officially a married woman. Who in the heck thought that would ever happen? Not me. But alas, I’m Mrs. Russian…. Still known as still Liz Rau. And ...

I've always believed in the idea of magic. And sure, the word "Magic" instantly creates a specific image in your head, but that's an image specific to you, n...

Magick: Secrets, Spells and Tales is a magical story that takes place in December. Did you know that? "New threads are once again woven into the stories of S...

Writing starts with an idea. And, if you have them written down, the idea tends to stick around. Like this one, that I blogged about: Why am I rambling on ab...

When Liz finds a poem she wrote in 10th grade, she can't help but think it could make one awesome country music song. Taylor Swift could never, folks. Plus, ...

People tell me all the time, "I can't believe you wrote a book!" And then they follow it up with, "How do you do it?" There are many blogging tips on the int...

Everybody remembers Halloween, but who remembers All Souls Day? The American Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating probably dates back to the early All So...

Tried and executed for witchcraft in 1662, Gowdie is notable for her detailed confession, which she gave of her own volition, without being tortured like so ...

It's only fitting that I have a story about Tituba, a man character in my "Secrets, Spells and Tales" series. It is likely you have heard this name from Arth...

Born Violet Mary Firth in 1890, Dion Fortune was a British occultist and author, thought of by many as a modern-day witch. She wrote prolifically about the o...

Riverdale Road When it comes to worlds most haunted roads, Colorado’s Riverdale Road is at the top of the list. It’s located in Thornton, Colorado and is a 1...

Chapter Three. Kirsten stood in the memorial park that cool rosy morning, honoring the remembrance of The Trials victims. Grief filled her soul as she said p...

Fun Facts About Magick Music Inspirations: “Skin & Bones” by David J. Roch, “Delicate” by Taylor Swift, “Yellow” by Brooke White, “Love Me Anyway,” by P!nk &...

In my books, I often use auras in all aspects. The color of the sky, moods, wind, sunsets, even jewel colors involve aura colors. But I think it's interestin...

Chapter Two. “Don’t you have an inn to be running this morning, Sarah?” “Harry is at the front desk, should any of my patrons need assistance this morning. P...

Chapter One. Mat sighed as he watched his wife Ally snoozing on their sofa, all while their sweet as pie, golden haired, green-eyed monster-of-a-baby was pas...

Seamus Rua (Red James) woke up one night from a very deep sleep, as voices wafted up from the floor below. He crept down the stairs and saw half a dozen old w...

Dame Alice Kyteler, who owned the Kyteler Inn, in Kilkenny, where she would lure local businessmen with her charms, taking their gifts and money. She survive...

Ravenswood, also known as the Leonard Home, is a historic home and farm and national historic district located near Bunceton, Cooper County, Missouri. It was...

The Devil's Chair (or haunted chair) is a common legend but the one specific to Missouri involves what is known as "The Baird Chair" in Kirksville at the Hig...