Emma LH Ghost Catcher Isles
@ghostcatcherisles.com
steampunk. writer. folklore lover. street art fan. tsundoku and ikebana enthusiast. hamster lover
Writer at Ghost Catcher Isles, Haunted Magazine & Unexplained.ie
Blog: https://ghostcatcherisles.com/
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Writer at Ghost Catcher Isles, Haunted Magazine & Unexplained.ie
Blog: https://ghostcatcherisles.com/
Ko-fi.com/ghostcatcherisles
https://linktr.ee/gh
Pancake Day approaching? Bored of the same old lemon and sugar pancakes? Then why not add some extra vim to the proceedings and throw a Lupercalia Pancake Party!
Did you know that Shrove Tuesday has pre-Christian roots? 🥞
The Roman festival of Lupercalia was said to be a carnival of feasting, merrymaking, animal sacrifices & nudity!
Find out how to throw your own Lupercalia Pancake Party over on the Butser blog:
The Roman festival of Lupercalia was said to be a carnival of feasting, merrymaking, animal sacrifices & nudity!
Find out how to throw your own Lupercalia Pancake Party over on the Butser blog:
How to Throw a Lupercalia Pancake Party — Butser Ancient Farm
Who doesn’t love Pancake Day? Hovering on the cusp of spring, a sanctified invitation to dine on sugar-sprinkled stodge for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But did you know that Shrove Tuesday, like so…
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February 15, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Pancake Day approaching? Bored of the same old lemon and sugar pancakes? Then why not add some extra vim to the proceedings and throw a Lupercalia Pancake Party!
A most excellent alien abduction post box topper by Kerry McKenna in Avebury today
#postboxtopper #alienabduction #Avebury #knitting
#postboxtopper #alienabduction #Avebury #knitting
February 15, 2026 at 10:20 PM
A most excellent alien abduction post box topper by Kerry McKenna in Avebury today
#postboxtopper #alienabduction #Avebury #knitting
#postboxtopper #alienabduction #Avebury #knitting
The local triffid sculpture had a romantic addition of a heart and flower for Valentine's Day this year ❤️
#triffid #valentinesday #heart #sculpture
#triffid #valentinesday #heart #sculpture
February 15, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The local triffid sculpture had a romantic addition of a heart and flower for Valentine's Day this year ❤️
#triffid #valentinesday #heart #sculpture
#triffid #valentinesday #heart #sculpture
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No declarations of love this year? It could be worse, you could be receiving a pile of vinegar valentines. 💔
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Will You Be My Vinegar Valentine?
No declarations of love this year? It could be worse, you could be receiving a pile of vinegar valentines.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
No declarations of love this year? It could be worse, you could be receiving a pile of vinegar valentines. 💔
burialsandbeyond.com/2026/02/14/w...
burialsandbeyond.com/2026/02/14/w...
I'm watching 'The Owl Service' for the first time, while sipping Lindisfarne mead. A perfect evening!🍷🦉
#theowlservice #mead #folkhorror #tvshows
#theowlservice #mead #folkhorror #tvshows
February 14, 2026 at 9:54 PM
I'm watching 'The Owl Service' for the first time, while sipping Lindisfarne mead. A perfect evening!🍷🦉
#theowlservice #mead #folkhorror #tvshows
#theowlservice #mead #folkhorror #tvshows
Ever heard of Jack Valentine and his darker counterpart Snatch Valentine? Check out my new post!
open.substack.com/pub/ghostcat...
#JackValentine #SnatchValentine #ValentinesDay #FolkTraditions
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#JackValentine #SnatchValentine #ValentinesDay #FolkTraditions
February 14, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Ever heard of Jack Valentine and his darker counterpart Snatch Valentine? Check out my new post!
open.substack.com/pub/ghostcat...
#JackValentine #SnatchValentine #ValentinesDay #FolkTraditions
open.substack.com/pub/ghostcat...
#JackValentine #SnatchValentine #ValentinesDay #FolkTraditions
1/2 I’m currently reading the "Herne & Shuck" strip from 2000 AD, and I’m really enjoying it! The blend of folklore and folk horror is fantastic, bringing characters inspired by Herne the Hunter and Black Shuck to life. It’s also great to see other deities like Cernunnos making an appearance.
MEGA-INTERVIEW!
Herne & Shuck are on a mission in their latest series in 2000 AD - and creators @davidmbarnett.bsky.social and @drawninthemargins.bsky.social joined @thecomicon.bsky.social to explain how it's going (not well!) https://bit.ly/4r15Wt6
Herne & Shuck are on a mission in their latest series in 2000 AD - and creators @davidmbarnett.bsky.social and @drawninthemargins.bsky.social joined @thecomicon.bsky.social to explain how it's going (not well!) https://bit.ly/4r15Wt6
“A Cross Between John Constantine And A Bin Man” -- Talking ‘Herne And Shuck: Power Trip' With David Barnett And Lee Milmore
Given the violence that was required to turn Herne into Herne the Hunter, it's not really a surprise that having demigod powers isn't a walk in the park or that not having an instructio...
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February 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM
1/2 I’m currently reading the "Herne & Shuck" strip from 2000 AD, and I’m really enjoying it! The blend of folklore and folk horror is fantastic, bringing characters inspired by Herne the Hunter and Black Shuck to life. It’s also great to see other deities like Cernunnos making an appearance.
Read my Substack for a tantalizing teaser on my next work in progress. Have your passport at the ready!
open.substack.com/pub/ghostcat...
#workinprogress #fortean #Substack #WeirdHistory
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#workinprogress #fortean #Substack #WeirdHistory
February 4, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Read my Substack for a tantalizing teaser on my next work in progress. Have your passport at the ready!
open.substack.com/pub/ghostcat...
#workinprogress #fortean #Substack #WeirdHistory
open.substack.com/pub/ghostcat...
#workinprogress #fortean #Substack #WeirdHistory
Blessed Imbolc.
We collected reeds today to make this.
#blessedimbolc #imbolc #brigidscross #pagancelebration
We collected reeds today to make this.
#blessedimbolc #imbolc #brigidscross #pagancelebration
February 1, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Blessed Imbolc.
We collected reeds today to make this.
#blessedimbolc #imbolc #brigidscross #pagancelebration
We collected reeds today to make this.
#blessedimbolc #imbolc #brigidscross #pagancelebration
Almost finished a piece I've been working on for submission to an anthology. It's been fun researching it and I think I would like to write a bigger piece from a different angle on it another time. Here are a few clues to my topic.
#Mysteries #cryptid #writingprocess #projectinprogress✔️
#Mysteries #cryptid #writingprocess #projectinprogress✔️
January 31, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Almost finished a piece I've been working on for submission to an anthology. It's been fun researching it and I think I would like to write a bigger piece from a different angle on it another time. Here are a few clues to my topic.
#Mysteries #cryptid #writingprocess #projectinprogress✔️
#Mysteries #cryptid #writingprocess #projectinprogress✔️
Just listened to an episode of Mysteries & Monsters where Paul interviewed @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social about his book "Hidden Haunts Ireland." Fascinating chat on Irish ghosts! Check it out & grab a copy. There's even a story from my West Cork experience!
#hiddenhauntsireland #irishghoststories
#hiddenhauntsireland #irishghoststories
January 27, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Just listened to an episode of Mysteries & Monsters where Paul interviewed @eerieedinburgh.bsky.social about his book "Hidden Haunts Ireland." Fascinating chat on Irish ghosts! Check it out & grab a copy. There's even a story from my West Cork experience!
#hiddenhauntsireland #irishghoststories
#hiddenhauntsireland #irishghoststories
I like the look of this! 😍
January 26, 2026 at 10:09 PM
I like the look of this! 😍
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January 26, 2026 at 10:06 PM
From Rebecca to The Others, Gothic cinema reminds us that ghosts are never just ghosts. I’ve rounded up 5 paranormal favourites and dug into why they linger long after the credits. Have a read:
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#ghostcatcherisles #gothichorror #moviepicks #ghosts
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#ghostcatcherisles #gothichorror #moviepicks #ghosts
Classic Gothic Horror Movie Picks
Gothic horror and romance films are experiencing a resurgence, with series like ‘Penny Dreadful’ and films such as ‘Crimson Peak’ showcasing classic themes of death, love, a…
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January 26, 2026 at 10:07 PM
From Rebecca to The Others, Gothic cinema reminds us that ghosts are never just ghosts. I’ve rounded up 5 paranormal favourites and dug into why they linger long after the credits. Have a read:
wp.me/py3eK-uq
#ghostcatcherisles #gothichorror #moviepicks #ghosts
wp.me/py3eK-uq
#ghostcatcherisles #gothichorror #moviepicks #ghosts
Something peculiar is taking shape on my writing desk.... a new work in progress involving clues, odd encounters, and things best spotted out of the corner of your eye.
If you fancy a peek:
ghostcatcherisles.substack.com/p/bizarre-cl...
#workinprogress #substack #writingprocess #Cryptids
If you fancy a peek:
ghostcatcherisles.substack.com/p/bizarre-cl...
#workinprogress #substack #writingprocess #Cryptids
January 24, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Something peculiar is taking shape on my writing desk.... a new work in progress involving clues, odd encounters, and things best spotted out of the corner of your eye.
If you fancy a peek:
ghostcatcherisles.substack.com/p/bizarre-cl...
#workinprogress #substack #writingprocess #Cryptids
If you fancy a peek:
ghostcatcherisles.substack.com/p/bizarre-cl...
#workinprogress #substack #writingprocess #Cryptids
1/4 Last night I was in Glastonbury watching one of my favourite storytellers perform, and it was honestly wonderful. I’ve never read Sláine, but the Celtic myths and legends threaded through the story really fired my imagination, and now I want to read more.
January 23, 2026 at 6:53 PM
1/4 Last night I was in Glastonbury watching one of my favourite storytellers perform, and it was honestly wonderful. I’ve never read Sláine, but the Celtic myths and legends threaded through the story really fired my imagination, and now I want to read more.
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Read it last night and it was fabulous! The perfect FT article.
January 21, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Read it last night and it was fabulous! The perfect FT article.
Thrilled to share my piece on the quirky Ditchingham Chicken Roundabout in @forteantimes.bsky.social And I’m on the front cover! 🫨
FT has been part of my life since I was a kid, sneaking my mum's copies under the covers.
Grab a copy to learn more! 🐔
#forteantimes #ChickenRoundabout
FT has been part of my life since I was a kid, sneaking my mum's copies under the covers.
Grab a copy to learn more! 🐔
#forteantimes #ChickenRoundabout
January 20, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Thrilled to share my piece on the quirky Ditchingham Chicken Roundabout in @forteantimes.bsky.social And I’m on the front cover! 🫨
FT has been part of my life since I was a kid, sneaking my mum's copies under the covers.
Grab a copy to learn more! 🐔
#forteantimes #ChickenRoundabout
FT has been part of my life since I was a kid, sneaking my mum's copies under the covers.
Grab a copy to learn more! 🐔
#forteantimes #ChickenRoundabout
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An interesting painting that hits all our buttons.
George Roux - Spirit, 1885
#opeaghost #podcast #paranormal #art #painting
George Roux - Spirit, 1885
#opeaghost #podcast #paranormal #art #painting
December 30, 2025 at 12:33 AM
An interesting painting that hits all our buttons.
George Roux - Spirit, 1885
#opeaghost #podcast #paranormal #art #painting
George Roux - Spirit, 1885
#opeaghost #podcast #paranormal #art #painting
Celebrating a wonderful night of storytelling with Natalie Doig and Steph Lay at "Winterval ", where I told my tale of the battle between the Holly King and Oak King. Yummy white port: cheers!
#storytelling #stories #storyteller #winterval #celebrate
#storytelling #stories #storyteller #winterval #celebrate
December 30, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Celebrating a wonderful night of storytelling with Natalie Doig and Steph Lay at "Winterval ", where I told my tale of the battle between the Holly King and Oak King. Yummy white port: cheers!
#storytelling #stories #storyteller #winterval #celebrate
#storytelling #stories #storyteller #winterval #celebrate
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Here's how to join the winterval story telling event: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winterval-...
Winterval Ghost Stories with Nat Doig and Special Guests
Join Nat Doig from Weird in the Wade podcast for an evening of ghost stories and folktales.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Here's how to join the winterval story telling event: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winterval-...
Please join us tonight!
I was just interviewed on BBC 3CR talking about Weird in the Wade and the Online Winterval Ghost Stories event tonight There are still some tickets left for the event tonight and you can book on right up until 6:30pm (the event starts at 7pm) Details in the comments
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BBC Three Counties Radio - Liz Flower, 29/12/2025
Liz eases you through your mid-morning with music and conversation.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Please join us tonight!
Ahoy there! Feast your eyes upon this marvel! Ever keen to create a distraction, watch as I help to steal the crown jewels!
Will anarchy prevail? Filmed by Bottlejack & Hastener watch V1CT0R1A to find out!
youtu.be/oeWALR8GTzM?...
Will anarchy prevail? Filmed by Bottlejack & Hastener watch V1CT0R1A to find out!
youtu.be/oeWALR8GTzM?...
V1CT0R1A
YouTube video by Simon Lock
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December 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Ahoy there! Feast your eyes upon this marvel! Ever keen to create a distraction, watch as I help to steal the crown jewels!
Will anarchy prevail? Filmed by Bottlejack & Hastener watch V1CT0R1A to find out!
youtu.be/oeWALR8GTzM?...
Will anarchy prevail? Filmed by Bottlejack & Hastener watch V1CT0R1A to find out!
youtu.be/oeWALR8GTzM?...
I wrote a magical little Christmas story to go along with a gift of Danny Robins book "Do you Believe in Ghosts?" I gave it to my young folklore loving friend Katy. I hope Katy liked it. Merry Christmas!
#christmasstory #elf #doyoubelieveinghosts #kidsbook
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#christmasstory #elf #doyoubelieveinghosts #kidsbook
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The Christmas Elf and the Ghostly Gift: An Uncanny Story
An Uncanny Christmas story for little folklorist Katy, by Emma L. Holohan
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December 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I wrote a magical little Christmas story to go along with a gift of Danny Robins book "Do you Believe in Ghosts?" I gave it to my young folklore loving friend Katy. I hope Katy liked it. Merry Christmas!
#christmasstory #elf #doyoubelieveinghosts #kidsbook
open.substack.com/pub/ghostcat...
#christmasstory #elf #doyoubelieveinghosts #kidsbook
open.substack.com/pub/ghostcat...
Day 24 of the Advent Calendar: Magical Christmas Eve Gift Bringers.
On Christmas Eve we celebrate the magical figures who bring us joy and gifts. From Santa Claus to the Christkind, these traditions, rooted in folklore, have evolved over time. 1/2
On Christmas Eve we celebrate the magical figures who bring us joy and gifts. From Santa Claus to the Christkind, these traditions, rooted in folklore, have evolved over time. 1/2
December 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Day 24 of the Advent Calendar: Magical Christmas Eve Gift Bringers.
On Christmas Eve we celebrate the magical figures who bring us joy and gifts. From Santa Claus to the Christkind, these traditions, rooted in folklore, have evolved over time. 1/2
On Christmas Eve we celebrate the magical figures who bring us joy and gifts. From Santa Claus to the Christkind, these traditions, rooted in folklore, have evolved over time. 1/2