Would You Like To Contribute To My Book, Pretty Please?

[frankiefelix]

Hi, folks. I'm researching the occult history of Blackpool for my first attempt at writing a whole book. It's a look at the individuals and groups who helped to make Blackpool's esoteric night side from its beginnings to the present day. So far I have contacts and data for the Spiritualists, the Theosophists, Austin Spare, Madeline Montalban, Gypsy travellers and Phil Hine.

I would really appreciate anyone's input especially family stories and experience related to the above. Any takers?

 

[escargot]

I have no information to share but I will be buying the book.

 

[gordonrutter]

Cool, nothing to contribute but good luck.

Have you thought of a publisher yet?

 

[Frideswide]

I have no connection to the area - but will buy it when it's out!

 

[Ermintruder]

I'll certainly buy your book @frankiefelix - I'm presuming you're familiar with the video content of AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool ? He's rather good......a good example of his 'grim up north' content being his recent video on Foxhall

 

[DrPaulLee]

Juliette Gregson is based in Blackpool and while she knows a lot about the ghosts etc there, she's also well versed in a lot of the history too.

 

[frankiefelix]

I'll certainly buy your book @frankiefelix - I'm presuming you're familiar with the video content of AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool ? He's rather good......a good example of his 'grim up north' content being his recent video on Foxhall

Yes, he's great, thanks!

 

[frankiefelix]

Juliette Gregson is based in Blackpool and while she knows a lot about the ghosts etc there, she's also well versed in a lot of the history too.

Jools is a pal, we're often in contact, thank you.

 

[frankiefelix]

Cool, nothing to contribute but good luck.

Have you thought of a publisher yet?

It will be a Kindle special!

 

[DrPaulLee]

I'd suggest going down the printed route via kdp.

Kindle books are very easily ripped off and the readers can get a full refund if they apply within 7 days, so the author gets nothing.

 

[FunkyTT]

Sounds like it will be really interesting!!

 

[catseye]

I'd suggest going down the printed route via kdp.

Kindle books are very easily ripped off and the readers can get a full refund if they apply within 7 days, so the author gets nothing.

Tell me about it!

Best of luck with the book, @frankiefelix!

I am still hunting for that book about my local ghosts, which I bought, read and then put 'somewhere'.

 

[RaM]

Not sure if this is of any interest, the illumination's building is supposed to be very active.
I used to have links to a few sites about the area but cant find them just now.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/lancashire/content/articles/2006/04/03/spooky_blackpool_feature.shtml

 

[Timble2]

Can't contribute anything, but will definitely buy the book!

 

[RaM]

The pleasure beach is supposedly another hot spot, this link is to the paranormal database.
At least they may give you some leads.
https://www.paranormaldatabase.com/hotspots/blackpool.php

 

[Kondoru]

Dont know much, so cant be of use.

Been in your local Archive?

There are a lot of windmills in the area; any mill stories?

 

[frankiefelix]

Hi again and thank you for all your kind words! I'm actually looking into occult practice in Blackpool more than ghosts and ghoulish but your suggestions may well provide some leads. Love you, fellow Forteans!

 

[Frideswide]

occult practice in Blackpool

which bit of seaside did Crowley semi-retire to?

 

[frankiefelix]

It was Hastings.

which bit of seaside did Crowley semi-retire to?