I’m really excited about my new project, which has me thinking about all things paranormal. Turns out, they’re all around us — almost, well, normal. The Bible is one source for images and ideas, but the appeal (some would say awareness) seems basic to our humanity. If we don’t believe, exactly, we are nevertheless captivated and strangely affected by the supernatural. There’s the vampire craze, of course; but angels and demons (thank you, Dan Brown, we cannot use that phrase in exactly the same way ever again), hybrid beings, and mysterious doings are part of the warp and woof of our lives.
Some weeks ago, when the summer ahead seemed endless, I opened a hulking book that has been quite a ride — Galilee, by Clive Barker. Immortal beings intersecting with extraordinary human beings in ordinary settings. It’s wild, not least because the narrator is a curious being and so self-aware of telling the story (another layer that’s intriguing). Besides that, I’ve been watching old episodes of Saving Grace, True Blood, and the pilot of Neighbors from Hell (didn’t do it for me), Supernatural, and the Gates. So many more! — and I’m open to suggestions. Hope you enjoyed a magical Fourth~
