Crow GirlCrow Girl is a folk horror drama adapted from an original short story by the author. Set in 1800s Devon, it tells the story of Martha, a profoundly deaf girl... Oct 26 26October 26, 2026Article at Tabitha Potts
The veil is thinning: what to read and listen to this HalloweenI love this time of year – the colour of the autumn leaves, the nights drawing in and the chill in the air. I’ve started my annual ritual of watching… Oct 26 26October 26, 2026Article at Tabitha Potts
Interview with S A Sizemore about Whispers of the Pale WitchIn this Halloween-themed episode, Story Radio talks to author S.A. Sizemore about her debut horror novel, Whispers of the Pale Witch, the first instalment in the Beckett Coven trilogy, published by Rowan Prose Publishing.Partially inspired by Sizemore's own ancestral connection to the Salem witch trials, the novel is released on 29 September 2026 and has already won several awards, including American Fiction Awards Winner for Best Occult/Horror Novel and Finalist for Best LGBTQ Novel.S.A. Sizemo Sep 30 26September 30, 2026Article at Tabitha Potts
Austin Spotlight Film Festival nomination for Crow GirlIt’s been a while since I wrote an update. I have been under a great deal of stress due to the sudden, unexpected ending of my long marriage – not… Aug 25 26August 25, 2026Article at Tabitha Potts
The Best Psychological Horror BooksPsychological horror blurs the line between what is real and imagined, finding demons in the mind as often as in the outside world. Tabitha Potts, author of The House of Dust and Shadows, explores five of the best psychological horror novels, from Gothic classics to contemporary fiction. Aug 24 26August 24, 2026Article at Tabitha Potts
Interview with Tabitha Potts about The House of Dust and ShadowsTabitha Potts is interviewed by Martin Nathan about her debut novel, The House of Dust and Shadows, published by Rowan Prose Publishing on June 16th 2026.The House of Dust and Shadows is a Gothic mystery novel about the death of a famous painter and how it affects his three daughters when he disinherits all three of them in favour of someone else. We discuss ghosts, art and monstrous fathers in our first ever video interview.The House of Dust and Shadows is available for pre-order and is being p Jun 12 26June 12, 2026Article at Tabitha Potts
More about The House of Dust and ShadowsAs I wrote recently, I’ve been having a difficult time personally recently. It’s not something I’m able to talk about at the moment but I can only compare it to… Jun 03 26June 03, 2026Article at Tabitha Potts
Blood MoonI’ve just finished proof-reading a final draft of my debut novel and sent it to Rowan Prose Publishing. It’s been an intense few weeks editing and re-reading but I really… Apr 20 26April 20, 2026Article at Tabitha Potts
Shelter from the StormI walked past this beautiful Street bench on my way to Hackney City Farm where I’ve enrolled in an art class. It inspired me to take a photograph to celebrate… Feb 02 26February 02, 2026Article at Tabitha Potts
Wild and magicalGreetings from Japan, where my husband and I have been celebrating his birthday. We’ve visited Tokyo and Hakone where we’ve been admiring the Autumn leaves (Koyo), bathing in the onsen… Nov 28 25November 28, 2025Article at Tabitha Potts
Turning leavesWhat a wonderful Autumn we are having here in the United Kingdom. I am welcoming the cooler temperatures and the leaves changing colour this year and not missing summer at… Oct 07 25October 07, 2025Article at Tabitha Potts
Harvest timeI’ve been having a productive time in my writing life, I am happy to report. Thanks to a yoga and writing retreat with the Chateau de Sacy which I thoroughly… Aug 10 25August 10, 2025Article at Tabitha Potts
Poppet by Tabitha PottsQuickly and easily listen to Story Radio Podcast for free! Aug 01 25August 01, 2025Article at Tabitha Potts
The Hum by Tabitha PottsI wrote this short story especially for our latest Writers Salon podcast – it’s the last one in the episode. It was on the fourth day that the building stopped… Jul 01 25July 01, 2025Article at Tabitha Potts
Story Radio Writers' Salon on the theme of LibrariesQuickly and easily listen to Story Radio Podcast for free! Jul 01 25July 01, 2025Article at Tabitha Potts
Runes, magic and librariesRecently I’ve been immersed in studies which I mentioned in my previous newsletter: one in Anglo-Saxon literature run by the British Library and a course called Print and the Ascent… May 26 25May 26, 2025Article at Tabitha Potts
Medieval Women: In Their Own Words interview with Dr Eleanor Jackson and Julian HarrisonIn this episode Martin Nathan and Tabitha Potts interview Lead Curator Dr Eleanor Jackson and Julian Harrison, about the British Library's latest blockbuster exhibition, Medieval Women: In Their Own Words, where visitors will discover how the voices of medieval women still resonate across the centuries and speak powerfully to our world today.We discuss famous historical figures such as Joan of Arc and Julian of Norwich as well as discovering forgotten women such as the the rebel Margaret Starr w Apr 18 25April 18, 2025Article at Tabitha Potts
Unacknowledged legislatorsSometimes it’s possible to feel downright powerless and disenfranchised by global events. I’ve been questioning what, if anything, I can do to resist the global swing to the right in… Mar 22 25March 22, 2025Article at Tabitha Potts
Cover reveal of The House of Dust and Shadows - Tabitha PottsMy publisher recently finalised the design for the cover of my novel The House of Dust and Shadows, which is coming out in 2026. I’m delighted to be able to… Jan 28 25January 28, 2025Article at Tabitha Potts
