by Julie Holden | Mar 7, 2026 | Gothic fiction, mental health, Mind mood and fiction
A Gothic Misconception Picture a midnight corridor, a flickering lamp, creaking floorboards, and walls that whisper long-held secrets. Gothic fiction has a certain mood, and it can be easy to dismiss it as mere shadow and spookiness. But gothic fiction isn’t about...
by Julie Holden | Apr 12, 2024 | mental health, Mind mood and fiction, Positivity, Resilience, well-being
Would you believe that reading books like Moby Dick and The Lord of the Rings can help improve our brains and creativity? No expensive course, or attaching yourself to the electricity grid for a boost. Just open a good book to improve mind and mood. My husband died in...
