tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2536122764434872338.post6376794010016275404..comments2024-03-29T03:59:36.971-04:00Comments on Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries and Meows: A Roux of Revenge by Connie Archer: Guest Author/ReviewMelissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10018684568201043569noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2536122764434872338.post-89671442525941131592014-04-01T14:48:28.715-04:002014-04-01T14:48:28.715-04:00How true! Thanks for this info, Pat. I'll hav...How true! Thanks for this info, Pat. I'll have to be on the lookout for that series. It may focus on present day witches. I think Salem is making the most of its history for the tourist trade, which is fun, but ignores the reality of it all. Best of luck to you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383329889855942977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2536122764434872338.post-14571773980337276802014-04-01T13:13:06.133-04:002014-04-01T13:13:06.133-04:00WGN America will be doing an original series on Sa...WGN America will be doing an original series on Salem witches. The previews are iffy, real witches, maybe their revenge, but worth checking out to see what they have to say. <br />Witches. Women with power, religion will always hate that.Patghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046665022709722606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2536122764434872338.post-63546242455977950262014-04-01T13:03:55.971-04:002014-04-01T13:03:55.971-04:00Hi Gary- Great to hear from you! I find both of t...Hi Gary- Great to hear from you! I find both of those subjects fascinating too. Plus I grew up in New England and I could really relate to Shirley Jackson's feelings. All the best!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383329889855942977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2536122764434872338.post-50943725183691827172014-04-01T12:52:08.657-04:002014-04-01T12:52:08.657-04:00Early American witch hunts/trials are a favorite s...Early American witch hunts/trials are a favorite subject of mine just as Connie is a favorite writer of mine. Wonderful to see them together! A great summary, Connie, and I can't wait to read the book, especially since you've incorporrated another of my "favorites," the Romani. Congrats on the newest!Gary Krisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15607927779179723144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2536122764434872338.post-60651972255032869402014-04-01T11:22:58.613-04:002014-04-01T11:22:58.613-04:00Hi Sheila - Yes, you're absolutely right. The...Hi Sheila - Yes, you're absolutely right. The prevailing spirit paved the way for a land grab. The population was minuscule compared to today, but the land claims of Salem Village were encroaching upon Topsfield. Your personal history is fascinating. I'd love to hear more! I've always been both intrigued and horrified by this time period. Thanks for stopping by today!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383329889855942977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2536122764434872338.post-76133094213733395972014-04-01T08:15:26.383-04:002014-04-01T08:15:26.383-04:00Thanks for your interesting discussion here. I'...Thanks for your interesting discussion here. I'm descended from the Townes, and another of my ancestors, John Floyd, was also imprisoned as a witch (yes, he was a man--and was released when the furor died down). Also, if I remember the Norton book correctly (I have a copy), she also put forth a theory that there was an economic motive behind at least some of the accusations--the targets were older, widowed women who held desirable tracts of land. I agree--New England is definitely haunted!Sheila Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165644581595919711noreply@blogger.com