This year has been...
In broad terms, unhinged- but there was something that made it so much better.
You.
All of you- the subscribing, the following, the commenting and the responding.
All of you. Wherever you are right now, I am sending you so much love and hugs.
You've made it all worthwhile.
I must thank some personally, though, for their presence in my life made me a better, less nervous, more hopeful - person.
tarotbyphil, thank you for being not only the best kind of uncle, but also a great mentor and guide.
Augustinus Lemovicinus, thank you for being there, constantly shining.
Treading Water, catch my love there, in Australia - you've been fab. In everything. Still are.:)
Gustave Deresse, you know why- and for being a wonderful friend.
Kyle (Horrorble Writer), your presence is sooo comforting. And so…familiar:)
Molly | Bone and Mirror Tarot , yer a wizzerd. But you know that, right?
Love PNR | Kestrel Caim , MaKenna Grace , ladies, you rock.
J.A.A. Arnold, you are a genius. Sir Terry would be proud of you. Thank you for being my friend.
Michael Barrett, you know i love you, right?)
Althenar, thank you for appearing so unexpectedly and making it better.
Margaret Estelle, thank you for NY magic:)
Cameron M. Bailey , W. Lorenzo Cromwell , Dewald , Shellie Enteen , tomrambler319, The Vampire Dorian Moreau, Into Mystery, Dr. Sasha Chaitow, Studying History, History Explored, RJ Sykes , Coffee and Crime, Andrew Milner, Author Ed Anderson , - all you wonderful people, thank you.
Each of those who still follow me, still subscribe- you are amazing.
Have the greatest New Year, and the merriest Christmas:)
Love,
H.Actually




Thank you, Hell. Right back at ya. I remember first meeting you building a poem off each other in the group chat of a collective on here early this year. Not even sure it it’s still exists. You may not remember. It’s been truly great seeing your substack grow substantially since I first came on here a year ago. You definitely derserve it and one of the hardest working writers here, and looking forward to your future posts in 2026. Wales and Vampires.
We will conquer 2026 while the world watches. 😈🙏✨ The sun will never set on our empire!! Also, your article about the trees is open in another tab at home, I'm with family now. 💕 I wish you the merriest Christmas, my friend. Take care at this time!