Crysta Coburn
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Crysta K. Coburn has been writing award-winning stories for most of her life. She is a journalist, fiction writer, poet, playwright, editor, podcaster, and occasional lyricist. She co-hosts the popular paranormal podcast Haunted Mitten.
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Perfect Gifts for Book Lovers
In On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, Stephen King wrote, "Books are a uniquely portable magic." And books have cast their spells on many hearts and minds. I, myself, am such a victim, and I could not be happier. Both reading and writing books transports me to places far away, introducing me to different experiences that I could never hope to live myself.Chances are, if you aren't a book lover yourself, you know a book lover, and you may be at a loss as to what to buy them—aside from more books, of course, and buying another person a book that you hope they will enjoy can be a daunting task. Or maybe you are a book lover and you want to show the world!
By Crysta Coburn7 years ago in Geeks
Interview With Rose Sinister
Originally from Los Angeles, Rose Sinister is a professional tour guide in New Orlean's French Quarter specializing in haunts, mysteries, and - most especially - vampires. Rose has a singular, elegant personal aesthetic that has been likened to a "Gothic Mary Poppins." My kind of gal!
By Crysta Coburn7 years ago in Horror
40 More Songs for Your Halloween Playlist
If you are hosting a party (even if it is a party of one, rocking out in your car on the way to work or gearing up for some serious trick or treating), you want the music to flow flawlessly with few interruptions and repeats, right? And there are so many great spooky songs out there that it is just so hard to pare them down!
By Crysta Coburn7 years ago in Beat
50 Songs to Add to Your Halloween Playlist
One of the first heralds of the Christmas season, for better or worse, is the switch over of music from normal, everyday popular songs to reindeers and Santas and snow. It surrounds you in shopping malls and in grocery stores. Why don’t other holidays have their own soundtracks? Why can’t we switch over our radios and listen to those other holidays’ music?
By Crysta Coburn7 years ago in Beat
5 Kids Halloween Movies from the 80s That Still Rock (And One Honorable Mention)
Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. My house is basically always decorated for Halloween (inside, at least), and I think nothing of wearing spooky clothing any day of the year. Luckily, I found a partner who feels the same way I do! And we celebrate Halloween in a big way. One of our favorite things to do is watch Halloween-themed movies.
By Crysta Coburn7 years ago in Horror
Halloween Books for Kids
Halloween is a wonderful, spooky, and unique time of year, perfect for spinning tales into nights that grow longer and longer with the approach of winter. Here is a list of books for kids in order of age recommendation, starting with age 3.
By Crysta Coburn7 years ago in Families
My Top 6 Hulu Binges
Netflix is virtually synonymous with "streaming service," but it is by no means not the only one out there. I don't even have Netflix, but I do have Hulu. For $7.99/mo you can watch with limited commercials (between 0 and 4 per break, depending on the popularity of the show) or $11.99/mo for no commercials. (You can also add on HBO or Showtime packages.) I like Hulu better than Netflix for watching TV shows because I can watch most as they air rather than waiting until the season is finished and Netflix to pick it up. I can usually also binge watch old seasons until I am caught up. Here are some of my favorites on Hulu right now.
By Crysta Coburn7 years ago in Geeks
The Wonderful World of Libraries
Libraries are more than book depositories these days, and many make their items available long distance, whether through digital or inter-library lending. If you haven’t been to your local library recently - or worse, never been - read on to learn what you’re missing. It might even help you save some cash.
By Crysta Coburn7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Celebrate Michigan in the Fall. Top Story - September 2018.
Michigan is possibly at her most beautiful in the Fall. Leaves change colors, the air cools, food is preserved for the winter. Time for sweaters, thick blankets, hot cider, and bonfires lighting up the night. If you're looking for ways to celebrate the season, keep reading.
By Crysta Coburn7 years ago in Wander
Visiting Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is the fifth largest city in Michigan with a population of roughly 120,000. It's a college town with several nicknames, among them Tree Town, The People's Republic of Ann Arbor, and A2 (please don't call it AA; that's already taken). There is a lot to do in this vibrant city! Here are 5 of the best to keep visitors busy.
By Crysta Coburn7 years ago in Wander
