With the fortuitous proximity of tomorrow’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day to Halloween, we’ve spent the last week indulging in an embarrassment of piratey goodness, from sea-faring makeup tutorials to dark tales of evil under the waves. Today’s last post… Read More ›
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Spooky Stories: “The Derelict” by William Hope Hodgson
“It’s the material,” said the old ship’s doctor — “the material plus the conditions — and, maybe,” he added slowly, “a third factor — yes, a third factor; but there, there ——” He broke off his half-meditative sentence and began… Read More ›
Ten Fathoms Deep on the Road to Hell: Talk Like a Pirate Day
Dear readers, today marks the 10th anniversary of the worldwide celebration of all things pirate, International Talk Like A Pirate Day. As is my tradition, let’s honor this day with a rousing rendition of “Derelict” by Young Ewing Allison, originally written as a companion to… Read More ›