Deck the halls with something sinister… Krampus is coming to town, and he’s bringing chains, birch branches, and karmic justice instead of candy canes! Although Yule is technically celebrated on the Winter’s Solstice, I consider Krampus’s annual homecoming as my...
Hello, my friends! I’ve cooked up (see what I did there? 😜) a little something special for Thanksgiving: music and art to bring inspiration, gratitude, and a touch of magic to your day. Whether you’re celebrating the holiday or simply enjoying a cozy moment, I hope...
Content Warning: This excerpt contains strong language about sexual situations. Have you ever found yourself so wrapped up in a book that it feels like it’s reading you instead? That’s precisely what happened with this chapter from The Unmothers by Leslie J. Anderson,...
My deep dive into #FolkHorrorFall continues on this magnificent October Trope Tuesday. Although I’m not one to slap a label on everything—I create outside the lines—tropes play an essential role in genre art, especially in storytelling, whether on-screen or...
I’ve been ravenous for as much folk horror as possible since I saw The Witch and Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched has filled my bucket until it runs over! Join me for a movie trailer reaction, an honest review of the doc, and more plans to bring folk horror to...
As we celebrate balance and prepare for the cooler days ahead, why not start envisioning your spring garden now? From setting powerful intentions to choosing enchanting flora, discover how planting seeds this season can bring renewal and hope through the darker...
Delve into the enchanting corridors of knowledge and mystery with our new video, “Wednesday Study Hall Op. 1 – Nooks & Books.” Inspired by the enigmatic Wednesday Addams from the iconic Addams Family series, this video is a tribute to all the...
A Midsummer Night’s Faerie Garden is Here! 🧚🏻♀️✨🌸 Recently, on my Substack, I shared a sneak preview of a visual story I’ve been working on since April, and today, I’m so excited to reveal the full fairytale! 🧚🏻✨🧚🏽♀️ A Midsummer Night’s Faerie Garden is now...
After growing up as a typical Gen-X video game enthusiast in the ‘80s, I picked up a PlayStation controller again in my late forties and am still playing strong in my early fifties. Interestingly, I discovered that the Atari 2600—the console that first sparked my love...
When I worked in corporate television, one of my favorite bosses—hello, Larry!—not only encouraged his team of producers and editors to keep our reels updated, but he would tell us to block out time on the job to get them edited. “At least once a month,”...
Imagine a world where self-transformation isn’t just a product but a lived, deeply felt experience. Today, I’m sharing my decade-long journey through accidental and intentional self-discovery — messy, profound, and sometimes revolutionary. If you, like me, are weary...
In case you missed last week’s teaser, the new video is up on YouTube and Spotify!! When I posted this last night, I hadn’t even thought of Daylight Savings Time, but what a great week for a sleep story! Enjoy! With Love & Magic, ~Jaye Watch the Video on YouTube...
As winter’s last dance turned my Art Deco apartment into a snow globe this week, the feeling was bittersweet: although I’m looking forward to spring’s waking life, a part of me will always long for the ethereal magic of winter. Thankfully, storytelling knows no...
Imbolc is such an underrated gem in the Pagan wheel of the year. Over the years, as I’ve embraced my Eclectic Witchery and cultivated my practice, Imbolc has become one of my favorite Sabbats. Celebrating Imbolc: Dates and Meanings Celebrated between February 1st and...
My podcast kicked off this art therapy project in 2023 with a declaration: “Hi, I’m Jaye, and I am here to unf*ck myself.” Then… I disappeared. What can I say? Life happens. And 2023 decided to have its share of medical situations come up, from a serious knee injury...
Have you ever found yourself staring at the night sky, under the full moon’s gaze, feeling a primal pull in your soul? The first moon of the year is incredibly special, for it’s the Wolf Moon, and this gorgeous, sparkling celestial being wants you to connect with...
