Goddess Speak Sanctuary of Solace Newsletter - October 2025

“There is something in October sets the gypsy blood astir: We must rise and follow her, When from every hill of flame She calls, and calls each vagabond by name.” ― William Bliss

October Dates of Interest:

• Oct. 1 - International Coffee Day/National Black Dog Day/National Pumpkin Spice Day
• Oct. 4 - Pagan Book Fair / Chili Cook-Off & Autumn Psychic Fair!
• Oct. 5 - World Teachers Day
• Oct. 5 - Sin City Witch's Magick Brew Coffee Social
• Oct. 6 @ 8:47 pm Full Harvest Moon (in Aries)
• Oct. 6 - Mad Hatter Day/World Architecture Day
• Oct. 9 - International Beer and Pizza Day
• Oct. 13 - Breast Cancer Awareness Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
• Oct. 18 - UUCLV Food Pantry
• Oct. 18 - Ghouls Gift of Life Blood Drive 10am till 2pm @ UUCLV
• Oct. 19 - UUCLV Trunk-O-Treat @ Noon
• Oct. 21 - "Back to the Future" Day / National Apple Day
• Oct. 21 @ 5:25 am - New Moon in Libra
• Oct. 25 - Bonedance @ 10:00PM - Presented by Vegas Vortex (follow Vegas Vortex for more information)
• Oct. 26 - National Pumpkin Day/Visit A Cemetery Day/National Transgender Children’s Day
• Oct. 26 – UU Sunday Service: Samhain - Honoring the Ancestors
• Oct. 27 - National Black Cat Day
• Oct. 30 - Devil’s Night, or Mischief Night
• Oct. 31 - Samhain/Halloween / National Magic Day
• Oct. 31 - S.o.S. Samhain Ritual on Zoom
• Nov. 1 - S.o.S. Silent Supper & Samhain Ritual live @ UUCLV

October glows on every cheek, October shines in every eye, While up the hill and down the dale Her crimson banners fly. –Elaine Goodale Eastman (1863–1953)

The Sacred Gift:

Organ Donation as Divine Service

By Priestess Laurelinn

In goddess-centered spiritual traditions, the body is honored as a vessel of divine energy—a temple through which love, wisdom, and healing flow. Organ donation, then, becomes more than a medical act; it is a sacred offering, a continuation of service beyond the veil, and a profound expression of compassion.

Honoring the Body, Honoring the Cycle

Many goddess-based paths celebrate the cycles of life, death, and rebirth. Organ donation aligns beautifully with this worldview. When a soul transitions, the physical body—once animated by spirit—can still serve others. Through donation, organs and tissues become instruments of healing, allowing life to continue in another form. It is a way of saying: *Even in death, I choose love.*

What Is Organ Donation?

Organ donation is the process of giving one’s organs or tissues to help another person live or heal. There are two main types:

• Living Donation: A person donates a kidney, part of their liver, or other tissues while still alive.
• Deceased Donation: After death, organs such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, and corneas can be donated.

Each donation can save or transform multiple lives—an act of grace that ripples outward.

The Impact: Healing Through Sacred Generosity

In the U.S. alone, over 100,000 people await life-saving transplants. Every day, lives are lost due to shortages. For goddess-centered communities, this is a call to action: to embody the divine principles of compassion and healing.

Imagine a mother receiving a heart that allows her to raise her children. A young artist regaining sight through a corneal transplant. These are miracles made possible by donors—modern-day priestesses and priests of healing.

Becoming a donor is simple:

• Register through your state’s donor registry or indicate your choice on your driver’s license.
• Inform your loved ones of your wishes.
• Honor your body and spirit through ritual or prayer, affirming your choice as sacred.
• After death, medical professionals and transplant coordinators ensure that the donation is handled with care and respect. Many families find comfort in knowing their loved one’s legacy lives on.

Dispelling Myths with Wisdom

Spiritual communities often encounter myths or fears around organ donation. Let’s gently dispel a few:

• “I won’t receive proper care if I’m a donor.” - Medical teams always prioritize saving lives. Donation is only considered after all life-saving efforts have failed.
• “My body won’t be whole for burial or spiritual transition.” - Most donations do not interfere with open-casket ceremonies or spiritual rites. Many traditions view the body as a temporary vessel, and its final form does not hinder the soul’s journey.
• “My beliefs don’t allow it.” - Most spiritual paths—including goddess-based ones—support donation as an act of compassion. If unsure, consult your spiritual leaders or inner guidance.

Ethics and Sacred Responsibility

Organ donation must always be rooted in consent, respect, and transparency. In the U.S., laws protect donors and recipients, ensuring ethical practices. For spiritual communities, this aligns with the values of integrity and sacred responsibility.

How You Can Participate

• Register as a donor: It takes minutes but can change lives.
• Host a ritual or circle: Honor donors and recipients through prayer, meditation, or storytelling.
• Educate your community: Share resources and encourage open dialogue.
• Support families: Offer spiritual care or practical help to those navigating donation or transplant journeys.

Conclusion: A Legacy of Love

In goddess-based spirituality, every act of love is a thread in the great tapestry of life. Organ donation is one such thread—woven with intention, compassion, and sacred purpose. Whether you choose to donate or simply raise awareness, you are part of a divine movement toward healing and wholeness.

Let your legacy be one of love. Let your body, even in death, be a vessel of grace.

Honoring Mia: A Legacy of Life and Love

Last week, our Vegas Witch/Pagan community suffered a heartbreaking loss. Mia, a beloved and vibrant soul among us, passed away following complications from bariatric surgery. A stroke changed everything in an instant. Yet even in her final moments, Mia’s spirit continued to shine.

This past Sunday, I joined dozens of community members at West Henderson Hospital to witness Mia’s Honor Walk—a solemn and powerful tribute to her decision to become an organ donor. As hospital staff lined the halls in reverence, we walked with her one last time, honoring the gifts she was about to give. It was awe-inspiring, humbling, and deeply moving. That moment made it clear: Mia’s story needed to be shared in this October newsletter.

I’ve been on the organ donor registry since I was 15, and I found myself wondering—what inspired Mia to make that choice? I gently reached out to her husband, Steve, and asked if he’d be willing to share. What he sent back was a story that touched me to my core.

Mia’s eldest daughter, Brandi, received a liver transplant when she was just eight months old. Her donor was her cousin, affectionately known as Bean. It was a groundbreaking procedure—the first live organ transplant ever performed at the Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Surgeons removed a portion of Bean’s liver and transplanted it into Brandi, saving her life.

Two months ago, Brandi welcomed her first child into the world—a healthy baby boy named Corvin Bean. His middle name is a tribute to the cousin who gave Brandi life, and to the legacy of love and sacrifice that runs through their family.

Steve told me that he and their two daughters knew without question that Mia would want to be an organ donor. Her decision was rooted in gratitude, in lived experience, and in the hope of giving others the same chance Brandi once received.

Mia was able to donate her liver and both kidneys—three gifts of life. Her legacy lives on not only in her family and our community, but also in the lives of the recipients who now carry a piece of her spirit forward.

A Call to Action: Become a Donor, Give the Gift of Life

Mia’s story is a powerful reminder of how one decision can ripple through generations. If you haven’t yet registered as an organ donor, consider doing so today. It takes just a few minutes, but the impact can last a lifetime—or several. You could be the reason someone gets to see their child grow up, celebrate another birthday, or simply take another breath.

To learn more or register, visit RegisterMe.org or check your local DMV. Let Mia’s legacy inspire us all to be vessels of healing, hope, and humanity.

And for our local readers: we invite you to take part in another life-giving act. Sanctuary of Solace is hosting the Ghouls Gift of Life Drive on October 18th at UUCLV. Come donate blood and help save lives in our own community. Whether through organ donation or a pint of blood, your generosity can be someone’s miracle.

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble.” — William Shakespeare, “Macbeth”

Beautiful Music for your Haunting Season.....

Step into the mist of the Highlands, where every note of the bagpipes carries an ancient memory. Here the music is more than sound — it is a legend reborn, a call of the ancestors that awakens forgotten dreams.

~ October Astrology ~

Excerpts from Cosmopolitan.com

Full Moon in Aries

If you’re feeling exhausted at the start of this month, you’re not alone—you made it through eclipse season last month, which brought sweeping change, as well as fated endings and beginnings.

October’s astrology brings your focus to finding more balance in your life as we start the month out with the Sun traveling through Libra. Your close relationships might become more of a focus, and, over the next few weeks, you might feel more focused on fighting for justice, what is fair, and seeking peace (which are Libra themes), both in your personal life and in the collective.

The month starts out with mystery in the air when Mercury, the planet of communication, moves into Scorpio on October 6. You’re ready to play detective over the coming weeks, and can get to the bottom of any situation. Conversations might also be more raw, vulnerable, healing, and deep. You’re not afraid to address taboo topics or feelings! On the same day, a bold Full Moon in Aries takes over the skies. This Full Moon asks that you take responsibility in your relationships or perhaps engage in conflict resolution or repair. This can help you confront any feelings you’ve ignored and also learn to stand up for yourself.

A few days later, your relationships can finally let out a sigh of relief once Venus moves into Libra on October 13. The next few weeks put your close, one-on-one relationships under the microscope, but also bring more ease and progress. Singles could meet someone special, and couples might decide to take the next step together. This is a great time for collaboration and signing new contracts. Power struggles resurface on the same day when Pluto goes direct and the retrograde ends in Aquarius. This is a moment to embrace your shadow side and confront the feelings you’ve bottled up and ignored.

New Moon in Libra

Mercury doesn’t go retrograde until next month, on November 9, but you’ll start to notice clues and themes of your upcoming, personal Mercury retrograde story on October 21 when Mercury’s pre-retrograde shadow period begins. Mercury will start tracing over the steps it will revisit next month, so pay attention to who and what captures your focus and attention. On the same day, there’s a New Moon in Libra which brings a fresh start to your close connections. This energy is great for starting over in your relationships, hashing out any issues, or choosing to let go of connections that no longer serve you. Some might make new commitments, new ideas can fill your mind, and it’s also possible new professional opportunities pop up.

The energy gets a little more ethereal when Neptune Retrograde re-enters Pisces on October 22. This brings you back to March 29, the last time Neptune sat at this point in the sky and moved through the sign of Pisces. Similar themes and topics, both personally and collectively, may resurface. Neptune is a planet of spirituality, dreams, compassion, and beliefs. As it moves through thoughtful Pisces, it reminds us of our collective, shared experience as human beings. Dreams may become more vivid, your creativity can surge, and you’re leading with your heart. On the same day, the Sun enters Scorpio, encouraging you to dive deep. The next few weeks help you build your resilience and reclaim your power. You’re no longer cowering or avoiding your fears, but you’re ready to face them head on, heal, and transform in the process.

The month wraps up with Mercury, the planet of communication, moving into Sagittarius, helping everyone speak before they think things through! This is certainly debating energy, but also helps you have important conversations that contribute to your understanding of the world and shape your beliefs. The next few weeks also help you zoom out and consider the big picture—in true Sagittari

October Full 'Harvest' Moon

Adapted From The Farmer's Almanac

When to see the Full Moon in October 2025:

Mark your calendars! On Monday, October 6, 2025, the full Harvest Moon reaches peak illumination. This isn’t just any Moon—it’s the first of three Supermoons in 2025, making it the largest and brightest full Moon of the year. Rising low on the horizon, it will appear bigger, brighter, and more golden than any other Moon this year, casting long, glowing light across autumn fields, landscapes, and evening skies. Gardeners, photographers, and stargazers alike will find it a sight to remember.

Because it is a Supermoon—occurring when the Moon is at perigee, its closest point to Earth—it will appear noticeably larger and brighter than a typical full Moon. Use the Almanac’s Moonrise and Moonset calculator to catch the perfect view.

What Makes the Harvest Moon Special:

The Harvest Moon is the full Moon closest to the autumnal equinox (September 22 or 23). Unlike other full Moons, it rises about the same time for several nights, providing extended evening light. Historically, this extra illumination helped farmers complete their harvests before fall frosts.

Fun fact: In 2025, October’s full Moon is closer to the equinox than September’s, so it takes the name Harvest Moon, while September’s Moon is called the Corn Moon.

This October full Moon combines two spectacular features:

Harvest Moon: Provides multiple nights of near-sunset rises and extended evening light.

Supermoon: At perigee, the Moon is the closest it will be all year, making it the largest and brightest full Moon of 2025.

This combination creates a visually striking Moon, low on the horizon, perfect for photography or enjoying the glowing autumn evening sky.

This Harvest Supermoon is also the first of three consecutive Supermoons in 2025, which means it will appear larger and brighter than any full Moon seen earlier this year. Being at perigee, its closest point to Earth, enhances its size and luminosity, giving skywatchers and photographers a prime opportunity to capture dramatic lunar landscapes.

Best Times and Locations to View the Harvest Supermoon

• Horizon viewing: The Moon appears largest when rising or setting.
• Open landscapes: Fields, parks, or waterfronts add scale and drama.
• Local timing: Peak illumination is at 8:47 P.M. PST, but it is visible well before and after.

Photography Tips for Capturing the Moon at Its Brightest

• Use a tripod for sharp images.
• Include foreground objects, such as trees or buildings, to provide scale.
• Adjust exposure to capture the Moon’s brightness without overexposing.
• Plan your shot around Moonrise or Moonset for maximum size effect.

Harvest Moon Traditions and Folklore

Different cultures have given full Moons descriptive names based on seasonal changes, natural events, and human activities. These names helped people track the year, plan agriculture, and mark seasonal transitions.

Other traditional October Moon names include:

• Hunter’s Moon: When October is not a Harvest Moon, signaling hunting season.
• Drying Rice Moon: Dakota tradition, post-harvest rice preparation.
• Falling Leaves Moon: Anishinaabe name for the transition to fall.
• Freezing Moon / Ice Moon: Ojibwe and Haida names marking colder temperatures.
• Migrating Moon: Cree name marking southward bird migrations.

Gardening and folklore tips:

• Planting under a waning Moon may yield slower-growing but larger crops.
• Babies born a day after the full Moon are said to enjoy endurance and success.
• A new Moon in dreams can signal increased wealth or a happy marriage.
• The Harvest Supermoon provides extended evening light, ideal for gardening or harvesting activities.

“The sky grew orange and pink, a pale ghost of the full moon appeared above Salem, waiting to glow brilliant in the velvet black hiding just beyond the twilight.” ― Amber Newberry, One Night in Salem

October Full Moon Magic

Excerpts from: Learn Religion

This is the time of year when the last of the crops are being gathered from the fields and stored for the winter. There's a chill in the air, and the earth is slowly beginning its move towards dormancy as the sun pulls away from us.

Correspondences

Colors: Use browns and greens, earth tones, to represent the changing colors of the fields and lands around you.

Gemstones: Citrine, chrysolite, peridot, bloodstone, and other reds, oranges, and yellows can symbolize the colorful leaves on the trees in your area.

Trees: Bay, larch, hawthorn, and oak are all associated with this time of year.

Gods: Demeter, Brighid, Freyja, and Vesta, as well as other deities of the harvest, are appropriate to honor in September. You can also work with gods connected to vegetation and vines.

Herbs: Do magic involving wheat, valerian, witch hazel, and skullcap, along with other sacred plants of the season.

Element: Earth is typically associated with this time of year.

This is a month of hearth and home. Spend some time preparing your environment for the upcoming chilly months. If you don't already have one, set up a hearth or kitchen altar for those times when you're cooking, baking and canning. Use this time to clear out clutter—both physical and emotional—before you have to spend the long winter days inside.

Thanks to science, the Harvest Moon does things a little differently than some of the other moon phases. According to the Farmer's Almanac,

"The usual behavior of the Moon is to rise distinctly later each night —an average of about 50 minutes later... But around the date of the Harvest Moon, the Moon rises at almost the same time for a number of nights in our intermediate northern latitudes." Why does this happen? Because "the Moon's orbit on successive nights is more nearly parallel to the horizon at that time, its relationship to the eastern horizon does not change appreciably, and the Earth does not have to turn as far to bring up the Moon. Thus, for several nights near the full Harvest Moon, the Moon may rise as little as 23 minutes later on successive nights (at about 42 degrees north latitude), and there is an abundance of bright moonlight early in the evening, a traditional aid to harvest crews."

In China, the harvest moon holds a special significance. This is the season of the Moon Festival, which is held every year on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month. In Chinese mythology, Chang'e was married to a tyrannical king, who starved his people starved and treated them brutally. The king was very afraid of death, so a healer gave him a potion that would allow him to live forever. Chang'e knew that for her husband to live forever would be a terrible thing, so one night while he slept, Chang'e stole the potion. The king figured out what she had done and ordered her to return it, but she immediately drank the elixir and flew up into the sky as the moon, where she remains to this day. In some Chinese stories, this is the perfect example of someone making a sacrifice to save others.

The Chinese Moon Festival is considered a family event, and entire extended families will sit up to watch the moon rise together on this night, and eat Moon Cakes in celebration. HuffPo's Zester Daley has some great ideas on making your own moon cakes.

“All things on earth point home in old October; sailors to sea, travellers to walls and fences, hunters to field and hollow and the long voice of the hounds, the lover to the love he has forsaken.” ― Thomas Wolfe

Harvest Moon Magic

Finally, remember that the harvest moon is a season about reaping what you have sown. Remember those seeds you planted in the spring—not just the physical seeds, but the spiritual and emotional ones? This is the season where they are bearing fruit; take advantage of all of your hard work, and collect the bounty you deserve. Here are a few ways to benefit from this month's full moon energy.

Jessica at MoonKissed has a great suggestion for increasing your personal harvest, and says, "Increasing harvest is a two part process: first we give gratitude for the harvest we’ve already received, the abundant friends, lovers, passions, and support from the Universe. Then Ask for our cup to be full or re-filled, in balance. Anything you’d like to increase, desire more of, would like illumination about, put into this spell."

Use the harvest season to plan ahead for the coming winter months - stockpile magical supplies and ingredients so that you'll have them on hand when it's too cold or snowy to get them fresh.

Consider the abundance you have in your own life, and start thinking about ways you can share it with others. Can you donate things to organizations that help the needy? What about setting up a food drive, or volunteering your time at a homeless shelter? Use this time of year to pay things forward, both materially and magically.

"Under the harvest moon, when the soft silver drips shimmering over the garden nights, death, the gray mocker comes and whispers to you as a beautiful friend who remembers." — Carl Sandburg

“The dust was antique spice, burnt maple leaves, a prickling blue that teemed and sifted to earth. Swarming its own shadows, the dust filtered over the tents.” ― Ray Bradbury, Something Wicked This Way Comes

~ Crafty Corner ~

Floral Clay Ghosts

As posted by: The Rural Legend (Lindsey)

I’m not usually one for cutesy Halloween decorations, but there’s just something about these floral clay ghosts that won my English-cottage-loving heart over! This easy Halloween craft uses air-dry clay and floral disposable napkins, making it incredibly affordable and really fun to make! If Halloween and an English cottage had a baby, this would be it!

Materials:

For the Ghosts:

• air dry clay
• rolling pin
• parchment paper
• small jars such as empty spice jars
• ping pong ball or tin foil rolled up into a ball
• plastic wrap
• knife
• small bowl of water
• straw or chop stick
• battery tea lights

To Add Designs:

• floral napkins or any design of your choosing
• scissors
• mod podge – I used matte
• paint brush

Step 1) Make a Circle:

Over parchment paper, roll out a small ball of clay into a thin round circle. For a standard-sized spice jar, your circle should be about 8 inches in diameter.

Step 2) Cut the Edges:

Use a knife to trim off any rough edges. It doesn’t have to be a perfect circle, but ensure that all edges are smooth.

Step 3) Make Your Form:

Place the ping pong ball on top of your unlidded jar and cover the whole thing with plastic wrap. This will prevent the clay from sticking.

Step 4) Form Your Ghost:

Drape the clay over the top of your form and begin to smooth it out. Gently push the clay against the mold while pulling it downward to create the flowing drapery look. Don’t be afraid to adjust the clay to get the drapery effect you want!

Step 5) Smooth:

Dip your finger in water and smooth out any cracks or imperfections on the surface and edges of your ghost.

Step 6) Make the Face:

Use a straw or chopstick to make holes for the eyes and mouth.

Step 7) Dry:

Allow the clay to dry for at least 24 hours. The ghost will be ready when the clay is completely firm and white.

To Add Designs to Your Ghosts

1. Prepare Your Napkin

Separate your napkin into layers so only the patterned layer remains. Cut out your floral designs into small pieces, removing excess paper around the edges.

2. Apply Your Design

Brush a thin layer of Mod Podge onto a section of the ghost. Place a flower on that area and brush another thin layer over the top. Work gently, as the napkin can tear or shift. Continue until your ghost is decorated as much as you’d like.

3. Seal

Once all flowers are applied, paint the entire ghost with a final layer of Mod Podge to seal the design. Let the glue dry completely before displaying.

Add a battery operated tea light under each ghost to illuminate their eyes and mouth! While it’s completely fine to just make one of these cuties, you might have a hard time stopping at just one. I’m completely addicted to this craft! An entire army of ghosts would make an awesome scene on a console table or part of a centerpiece!

“Ah, Lovely October, as you usher in the season that awakens my soul, your awesome beauty compels my spirit to soar like a leaf caught in an autumn breeze and my heart to sing like a heavenly choir.” ― Peggy Toney Horton

"The spicy, musky scent of Autumn rolled over my town, and I could feel the Veil between the worlds getting thinner" Ellen Dugan ~ Seasons of Witchery

The Kitchen Witch's Cauldron

~ Hallowtide Soul Cakes ~

“A soule cake, a soule cake, Have mercy on all Christen soules for a soule-cake.” John Aubrey, 17th century

From Danielle Prohom Olson creator of Gather Victoria..... I’ve been researching old-world recipes in search of Halloween food inspiration, and these sweet little barmbrack “Soul Cakes” are the result. Barmbrack is an Irish cake made with tea and spiced and speckled with berries, dried fruits, and nuts, and Soul Cakes are small round cakes also often featuring dried fruits and nuts. I’ve adapted recipes for both from several sources to make these All Hallows Cake but instead of using the conventional raisins, currants, or dried fruit, I went with foraged berries of the season – and plenty of magical hazelnuts!

If you don’t have any of these handy, you could use golden currants, raisins, cranberries, or whatever dried fruits or berries you desire!

In Celtic traditions, Samhain was known as “Summer’s End” and was the time of a ceremonial third harvest, one of nuts and berries. And I was enchanted to read in Witch’s Halloween: A Complete Guide to the Magick, Incantations, Recipes, Spells, and Lore that one of the most sacred of these was the hazelnut. Celtic myth tells the hazel tree overhangs the Well of Enchantment and “the hazelnut, more than any other type of nut, has long been associated with the Halloween tradition of divination, particularly the amatory type. Many witches traditionally eat a hazelnut on Halloween prior to scrying crystal balls or other divining methods to see into the future.”

“Autumn is the time of year when Mother Nature says, “Look how easy, how healthy, and how beautiful letting go can be.” ― Toni Sorenson

October Book Review

Elvira's Cookbook from Hell:

Sexy, Spooky Soirées and Celebrations for Every Occasion

by Cassandra Peterson

New York Times bestselling memoirist and pop culture icon Cassandra Peterson, as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, delivers the definitive guide to ghoulish hosting all year round.

Hello darling, it’s me, Elvira—the afterlife of the party—here to bring the “Hell” to your next Hell-raising gathering! Ready to unleash your inner party monster? Well, I’m here to prove that the devil is in the details. Shock your fiends with sinister snacks, demonically delicious dishes, and cocktails so wickedly good they’ll make your head spin! But this isn’t just a cookbook—think of it as your Necronomicom of party planning. Between these pages lies everything you’ll need to make your next get-together a graveyard smash!

From a “Beastly Bloody Brunch” to a “Romantic Graveside Picnic” to a “Creepy Cocktail Party” to “Having Your Friends for Dinner”—Elvira's Cookbook from Hell is a volume bound to raise any party from the dead!

About the Author:

Cassandra Peterson was born in Manhattan, Kansas. At age seventeen, she became the youngest showgirl in Las Vegas history, and after receiving advice from the King himself, Elvis Presley, she traveled to Europe where she pursued a career as a singer and actor. Upon returning to the States, Peterson toured America as star of her own musical-comedy show, Mama’s Boys. She eventually settled in Hollywood, where she spent four years with The Groundlings, Los Angeles’s foremost improvisational comedy group. In 1981, she created the character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, for a local Los Angeles television station. Elvira and her show, Movie Macabre, became an overnight sensation and was soon picked up by stations across the country. Peterson cowrote, produced, and starred in two feature-length films: Elvira: Mistress of the Dark and Elvira’s Haunted Hills. In 2021, she published her memoir, Yours Cruelly, Elvira, which became a New York Times bestseller. Peterson has spent over four decades solidifying the Elvira brand, one that has become synonymous with Halloween and the horror genre.

Happy reading!

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