IWSG Blog Hop: Remembering Casper the Friendly Ghost #IWSGbloghop
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October 2 question - Ghost stories fit right in during this month. What's your favorite classic ghostly tale? Tell us about it and why it sends chills up your spine.
Not all ghosts are scary, though. Personally, I prefer the friendly ones, like Casper. He was one of my favorite characters when I was a kid. I loved watching the theater cartoons that always played before the main movie.
If you haven’t met Casper yet, check out this YouTube video of the sweet ghost who’s always looking for a friend. Sure, I know ghosts are scary. But, instead of screaming and running away, take time to get to know him and you'll realize he won’t send chills up your spine—promise!
VIDEO: CASPER THE GHOST AND THE BABY ELEPHANT
Casper the Friendly Ghost
I love friendly ghosts so much that I included a friendly, but annoying "shadow man" in my cozy mystery, Deadly Undertaking. Have you heard of shadow people? I wasn't familiar with the term until I read an article about it.
Wikipedia's definition-- A shadow person is the perception of shadow as a living species, a humanoid figure, sometimes interpreted as the presence of a spirit or other entity by believers in the paranormal or supernatural.Wikipedia
A handsome detective, a shadow man, and a
murder victim kill Lauren’s plan for a simple life.
That article sparked the character, Henry, in the romantic suspense novel that takes place in a funeral home. You can see him on the book cover. He hangs around the funeral home bothering the main character, Lauren Staab, a young woman who returned home to help in the family business, Staab and Blood Funeral Home.
It's a fun story to read and a fun one to write! Have you written ghosts into your stories and books? Please tell us about your supernatural character.
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Thank you for stopping by today. Have an awesome October 2024!
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14 comments:
I liked the cartoon Casper better than that awful movie they made years ago.
I forgot about Casper. I used to watch him too.
I read Casper comics when I was a kid. Wish I still had them.
As a rule, I don't like ghosts. Casper is the exception. :)
I agree. Casper is a treasure. Happy IWSG day, Janet.
I liked comic book Caspar, but my favorite ghost movie is Ghostbusters. :) Happy IWSG day!
I love Caspar! And I also find your definition of shadow people interesting as well. What a fun concept for a book idea!
I didn't see the
movie. Glad I didn't! LOL
Just thinking about that little guy makes me smile.
Yes, you never think about it at the time.
Yes, me too!
I had never written supernatural until this book. So it was a fun challenge.
I too asked about friendly ghosts. Good post, Janet.
Ya can't beat Casper when it comes to ghosts:)
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