Lu Hersey
@luwrites.bsky.social
I write books. Sometimes win awards. Crop circle chaser. Myth lover. Collector of folklore. Here for the magic. https://www.lu-hersey.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Writingthemagic
This is about one of the beliefs surrounding death...
Death on the ebbing tide | Writing the Magic
It's coming up to Samhain, or All Saints Day, traditionally a time to remember and honour the dead. It seems like a good time to write a lit
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October 27, 2026 at 5:40 PM
This is about one of the beliefs surrounding death...
Moonrise above the door with jackdaw photobomb
October 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Moonrise above the door with jackdaw photobomb
Crow flying into a rainbow
October 21, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Crow flying into a rainbow
It's OK to be old, and to be a hag. I should know... awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com/2026/10/reth...
Rethinking the old hag - by Lu Hersey
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October 19, 2026 at 9:03 AM
It's OK to be old, and to be a hag. I should know... awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com/2026/10/reth...
Got out the popcorn to watch the writer comments on this piece of bullshit... 🍿👀
October 14, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Got out the popcorn to watch the writer comments on this piece of bullshit... 🍿👀
Sunset over Glastonbury on a really autumnal day 🍁🍂
October 7, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Sunset over Glastonbury on a really autumnal day 🍁🍂
Something I wrote for the equinox. awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com/2026/09/beau...
Beauty in decay - by Lu Hersey
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September 23, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Something I wrote for the equinox. awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com/2026/09/beau...
In which I discover that mangelwurzels are more interesting than I thought....
A new event in the folk calendar | Writing the Magic
I realise mangelwurzels aren't everyone's idea of vegetable worth celebrating, and up until last weekend, I'd have agreed with you. Apart fr
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September 23, 2026 at 4:48 PM
In which I discover that mangelwurzels are more interesting than I thought....
Had a fleeting thought that I must call dad to tell him about the clouded yellow butterfly I saw... after a lifetime of someone's presence, it takes a while to adjust to their absence...
August 21, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Had a fleeting thought that I must call dad to tell him about the clouded yellow butterfly I saw... after a lifetime of someone's presence, it takes a while to adjust to their absence...
This is about me trying not to use AI (but admittedly using AI to research the piece 😬)
A small step for me, potentially a giant leap for humanity - by Lu Hersey
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August 19, 2026 at 6:35 AM
This is about me trying not to use AI (but admittedly using AI to research the piece 😬)
Get rid of threadworms and dye your clothes yellow. (Not simultaneously, in case you were worried 🙂)
Tansy and its uses | Writing the Magic
Flowering in July and August, the word tansy probably comes from the Greek athanatoia, or thansa, meaning immortality. It was once used at b
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July 23, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Get rid of threadworms and dye your clothes yellow. (Not simultaneously, in case you were worried 🙂)
Some more old plantlore to try (or not) on Midsummer's Eve
How to divine your future at Midsummer - by Lu Hersey
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June 19, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Some more old plantlore to try (or not) on Midsummer's Eve
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Midsummer magic | Writing the Magic
Midsummer is a liminal time when it's said that the veil between the worlds is thin. Which means it's traditionally a time when you can divi
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June 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM
This is mostly about traditional plant folklore at Midsummer... www.patreon.com/Writingthema...
A piece about the legend of Chalice Hill, close by Chalice Well in Glastonbury...
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June 7, 2026 at 2:19 PM
A piece about the legend of Chalice Hill, close by Chalice Well in Glastonbury...
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This looks great for anyine living in the bristol area...who doesnt love a vault? yuup.co/experiences/...
Explore Enchanting Folktales in Historic Vaults
Unlock secrets beneath the city with Folktales in the Vaults! Dive into captivating tales, eerie echoes, and hidden histories. Perfect for curious minds and storytelling lovers. Book now for a unique ...
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May 29, 2026 at 7:47 PM
This looks great for anyine living in the bristol area...who doesnt love a vault? yuup.co/experiences/...
My twilight visitor...
May 21, 2026 at 8:55 PM
My twilight visitor...
Pick a Bond from the photos you already have on your phone...
May 18, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Pick a Bond from the photos you already have on your phone...
When the world has gone completely out of control, it can be therapeutic to create one of your own (possibly a lot smaller) awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com/2026/04/crea...
Creating a new (very small) world - by Lu Hersey
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April 19, 2026 at 7:39 AM
When the world has gone completely out of control, it can be therapeutic to create one of your own (possibly a lot smaller) awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com/2026/04/crea...
I have no idea if this works, but people have believed it for at least 2,000 years...
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Asking mice or rats to leave your house | Writing the Magic
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April 12, 2026 at 11:43 AM
I have no idea if this works, but people have believed it for at least 2,000 years...
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I'm really hoping we weren't the only family who did this...
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Painted eggs at Easter | Writing the Magic
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April 5, 2026 at 8:36 AM
I'm really hoping we weren't the only family who did this...
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Today Lucy has been busy helping me in the garden, digging up all the newly planted seedlings and trying to catch butterflies.
March 23, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Today Lucy has been busy helping me in the garden, digging up all the newly planted seedlings and trying to catch butterflies.
This is mostly about procrastination. And sheds. awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com/2026/03/forg...
Forget the news and think about sheds - by Lu Hersey
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March 19, 2026 at 8:11 AM
This is mostly about procrastination. And sheds. awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com/2026/03/forg...
Happy St Piran's Day, Kernow!
a black and white flag with the words happy st. piran 's day written on it
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March 5, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Happy St Piran's Day, Kernow!
This is about traditional remedies using cobwebs. I wouldn't recommend using any of them at home unless society has collapsed and you're desperate... www.patreon.com/posts/power-...
The power of the cobweb | Writing the Magic
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March 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
This is about traditional remedies using cobwebs. I wouldn't recommend using any of them at home unless society has collapsed and you're desperate... www.patreon.com/posts/power-...