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Salt & Mirrors & Cats
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Literary zine with stories, poems and art about superstitions 🧂🪞🐈‍ Founded by Superstition Sam with artwork by PrairieBones.
🍀 New Blog Article 🍀

Folklore Favourites Literary Lore Edition: Hallowed Ground, The Folklore of Churches and Churchyards

In which the cat reviews @folklorepod.bsky.social 's new book published by @crossedcrowbooks.bsky.social

Read here ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/07/15/f...

#Superstitiology
July 15, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Folklore Favourites Literary Lore Edition: Cornish Folk Tales of Place (Mid and West Cornwall)

In which the cat reviews @annachorlton.bsky.social 's new book of traditional Cornish stories.

Read more ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/07/01/f...

#Superstitiology
July 1, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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Folklore Favourites: Wyrd Zine

In which the cat speaks to Claire and Will from Wyrd Zine to discuss how folklore has influenced their practice, and the intended legacy of their magickal publication.

READ ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/05/20/f...

#Superstitiology
May 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Folklore Favourites: National Folklore Survey for England

In which the cat speaks to Dr Sophie Parkes-Nield to discuss the highly anticipated @nfsengland.bsky.social

Read more ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/04/29/f...

#Superstitiology
April 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Folklore Ethics and Authenticity: The Curious Case of Joan Wytte, the Fighting Fairy Woman of Bodmin

In which the cat discusses authenticity in folklore, through the tale of beloved Cornish witch Joan Wytte.

Read more ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/03/25/f...

#Superstitiology
March 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Folklore in Museums: Lessons in Community and Collaboration from the Gwithti An Pystri

In which the cat provides an update on their last visit to this museum, highlighting collaborative and community values.

Read here ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/02/25/f...

#Superstitiology
February 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Building inclusive #communities is key to a thriving future. Join @folkloresociety.bsky.social @folklorepod.bsky.social @superstitionsam.bsky.social and #CathBannister to talk about inclusive #engagement.

Questions you'd like them to answer on the day?
Post them below!

Tickets: buff.ly/3COVz7A
February 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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There and Not Back Again: The Ethos of Superstition Sam

In which the human behind the cat sets down new research goals and dreams for the future!

Read more ➡️ superstitionsam.com/2025/02/03/t...

#Superstitiology
February 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Dear superstitionists,

The sixth and final episode of The Salt & Mirrors & Cats Podcast is here!

Listen to an interview with writer @willowwinsham.bsky.social and her essay 'Written in the Stars'.

Production and narration by @kerria.bsky.social

Available HERE 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/2R4V...
June 30, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Dear superstitionists,

We're thrilled that the fifth episode of our podcast is here! Listen to an interview with @annachorlton.bsky.social and her story The Veil narrated by Claire Calverley.

Produced and presented by @kerria.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/episode/734b...
March 29, 2024 at 1:56 PM
We're thrilled to announce that the fourth episode of The Salt & Mirrors & Cats Podcast is here!

Listen to an interview with @racheldeering.bsky.social and her poems 'Bittersweet' and 'Berrow Sands.'

Produced and presented by @kerria.bsky.social.

open.spotify.com/episode/3MqS...
February 16, 2024 at 10:46 AM
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Happy Friday! My futuristic eco tale inspired by Scottish #folklore is out today in this beautiful podcast - it's a tale of superstition, destiny, love, hagstones, and seagrass...where will the sea take you? 🌊🌱👇
Dear superstitionists,

We're thrilled to announce that the third episode of the podcast is here! Listen to an interview with author @lyndseycroal.bsky.social and her story Seedseeker, read by the author herself.

Production and voiceover by @kerria.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/episode/2i0X...
January 5, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Dear superstitionists,

We're thrilled to announce that the third episode of the podcast is here! Listen to an interview with author @lyndseycroal.bsky.social and her story Seedseeker, read by the author herself.

Production and voiceover by @kerria.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/episode/2i0X...
January 5, 2024 at 9:54 AM
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Reading for tonight: Salt & Mirrors & Cats @saltmirrorscats.bsky.social
And now I’m off. Stay safe, friends. Good night, see you tomorrow.
December 8, 2023 at 4:10 AM
Dear superstitionists,

Last but not least, we are delighted to showcase you our team members.

Today's featured writer is Joana Varanda. Find out more at: superstitionsam.com/links/

Salt & Mirrors & Cats available here: ko-fi.com/saltmirrorsc...
December 4, 2023 at 12:23 PM
Dear superstitionists,

Last but not least, we are delighted to showcase you our team members. Today's featured artist is @prairiebones.bsky.social who illustrated 'Rose.'

Salt & Mirrors & Cats available here: ko-fi.com/saltmirrorsc...
December 3, 2023 at 2:17 PM
Dear superstitionists,

Last but not least, we are delighted to showcase you our team members. Today's featured writer is @signemaene.com, who wrote 'The Haunted'.

Find out more at signemaene.com/links/

Salt & Mirrors & Cats available here: ko-fi.com/saltmirrorsc...
December 2, 2023 at 3:45 PM
Dear superstitionists,

We are delighted to showcase you the authors that contributed to our zine.

We are exploring our Short Story submissions, and today's featured writer is Sarah Jayne Tanner.

Salt & Mirrors & Cats available here: ko-fi.com/saltmirrorsc...
December 1, 2023 at 12:04 PM
Dear superstitionists,

We are delighted to showcase you the authors that contributed to our zine.

We are exploring our Short Story submissions, and today's featured writer is @kerria.bsky.social. Find out more at www.kerriadseabrooke.com

Zine available here: ko-fi.com/saltmirrorsc...
November 30, 2023 at 11:10 AM
Dear superstitionists,

We are delighted to showcase you the authors that contributed to our zine.

We are exploring our Short Story submissions, and today's featured writer is Dirk Puehl. Find out more by searching for darkartslore on Insta.

SMC available here: ko-fi.com/saltmirrorsc...
November 29, 2023 at 9:54 AM
Dear superstitionists,

We are delighted to showcase you the authors that contributed to our zine.

We are exploring our Short Story submissions, and today's featured writer is @alexakmoon.bsky.social. Find out more at www.alexakmoon.com

SMC available here: ko-fi.com/saltmirrorsc...
November 28, 2023 at 4:39 PM
Dear superstitionists,

We are delighted to showcase you the authors that contributed to our zine.

We are exploring our Short Story submissions, and today's featured writer is @samkhorton.bsky.social.

Salt & Mirrors & Cats available here: ko-fi.com/saltmirrorsc...
November 27, 2023 at 4:01 PM
Dear superstitionists,

We are delighted to showcase you the authors that contributed to our zine.

We are exploring our Short Story submissions, and today's featured writer is Allison Filiatreault.

Salt & Mirrors & Cats available here: ko-fi.com/saltmirrorsc...
November 26, 2023 at 12:16 PM
Dear superstitionists,

We are delighted to showcase you the authors that contributed to our zine.

We are exploring our Short Story submissions, and today's featured writer is @lyndseycroal.bsky.social. Find out more at lyndseycroal.co.uk

SMC available here: ko-fi.com/saltmirrorsc...
November 25, 2023 at 3:55 PM