Tag Archives: Halloween

The Haunting of Vancouver Island: Book Trailer and Giveaways

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Shanon Sinn

It’s officially Halloween, and The Haunting of Vancouver Island is one year old! And what better way to celebrate, than by sharing it with the rest of the world through a short, but deadly sweet, book trailer. There will be … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Island University Book Reading & Launch

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Shanon Sinn

Hi everyone, Here’s the poster for my reading at Vancouver Island University on October 27th at 5:30 pm. That’s the Friday of the Halloween weekend. The Arbutus Room is above the cafeteria in building 300 (campus map). For those of … Continue reading →

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October 23rd Reading at Bolen Books in Victoria

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Shanon Sinn

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Unhallowed Sport

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Shanon Sinn

While doing some research for the museum, I came across this gem from the November 1, 1894 edition of the Nanaimo Free Press. As far as I know, this may be the earliest mention of the word Halloween in the paper: The youthful … Continue reading →

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Haunted Locations on Vancouver Island

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Shanon Sinn

My new book The Haunting of Vancouver Island is now available. Many of these stories are told in full, complete with images.

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Ireland’s Samhain

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Shanon Sinn

Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms, and Superstitions of Ireland was published in 1887. In it, Lady Wilde lets us look into the minds of the Irish peasantry of the time. She did this by interviewing the elders of a dying faith … Continue reading →