Jackie Spencer blends Halloween history, macabre stories, recipes, and provocative folklore in the fifth installment of her Delectable Spirit Books series.

New York City, NY

Witches’ broomsticks, the story of Lilith, and the history of Halloween share space with recipes and autumnal verse in Jackie Spencer’s HALLOWEEN: SEASON OF THE DELECTABLY WICKED.

Spanning more than 275 pages, the book combines historical exploration with myth, fiction, and personal insight. Its subjects reach from the holiday’s origins to present-day celebrations, pairing familiar seasonal imagery with the darker lore surrounding rituals, spells, and supernatural figures.

Witchcraft provides both a historical subject and a route into enduring legends. Spencer examines how witches became associated with broomstick flight, along with generations-old potions and spells. She also recounts the life of Alice Kyteler, the Witch of Kilkenny, bringing historical witchcraft and its condemnation into the collection. This account sits alongside the book’s broader exploration of centuries-old legends and the origins of rituals associated with the season.

The supernatural material extends beyond witches to werewolf transformations, the allure of vampires, and accounts of demons, including incubus and succubus. A section devoted to Lilith explores the powerful figure portrayed in the book as Adam’s first wife. Spencer also considers passion and aphrodisiacs in relation to Halloween traditions, giving the collection a sensual dimension as well as a macabre one.

Recipes accompany its explorations of potions and spells.

The book’s celebration of fall offers a different point of entry for readers drawn to Halloween’s atmosphere rather than its frightening figures alone. Descriptions of dazzling colors and crisp air evoke the season’s beauty, while verses and stories bring together wonder, nostalgia, and eerie imagery. Its mix of formats makes room for seasonal appreciation alongside historical material, rather than relying on a single continuous account of Halloween lore.

Spiritual inquiry adds another dimension to Spencer’s treatment of the holiday. Her extensive research into spiritualism and mediumship informs the book’s attention to those practices. That interest also connects with the themes of hope, redemption, and spiritual enlightenment found in her writing. Accounts involving the Holy Spirit provide a counterpoint to the darker subjects, reflecting Spencer’s recurring message that light remains possible even amid darkness.

For readers interested in Halloween history, witchcraft legends, or the sensory appeal of autumn, the collection brings those interests into one volume without treating them as interchangeable. Historical accounts appear alongside imaginative stories, and spiritual reflection accompanies more provocative material. Spencer cautions that some of the passionate subjects may not suit younger readers. The book is directed toward Halloween enthusiasts, including those seeking to renew their interest in the season and its mysteries.

Jackie Spencer is the author of the Delectable Spirit Books series, which includes HALLOWEEN: SEASON OF THE DELECTABLY WICKED and DELECTABLE SPIRIT. The latter brings together love’s darker side, Halloween mystery, fall beauty, and spiritual reflection.

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Bringing the Switchblade closer to production, Samson Sky engages Italian automotive designer Luigi Memola, Founder of EPTA Design, to elevate its interior design

Prineville, Oregon

Samson Sky, makers of the Switchblade Flying Car, has engaged famed Italian automotive designer Luigi Memola to create the interiors of the driving and flying vehicle. Memola is Founder and Head of Design at EPTA Design, whose team has gained global recognition for their designs with such auto makers as Alfa Romeo and Automobili Estrema.

Switchblade Flying Car (rendering)— The Switchblade is a highway-capable, hybrid electric vehicle that is high-performance both on the road and in the air. You park the Switchblade in your garage and drive it from there to a nearby airport. You fly to the airport nearest your destination, then simply land, transform back to driving mode – the wings and tail fully enclosed and protected – and drive the last few miles to your destination.

“Working with someone of Luigi Memola’s caliber has given us an even higher level of inspiration,” said Sam Bousfield, Founder and CEO Samson Sky. “He is bringing out the essence of this vehicle and establishing visual DNA.”

Having recently secured an $80 million investment for its first U.S. production facility, Samson Sky officials state that interior design work has now begun on the flying and driving vehicle. The Switchblade has gathered nearly 3,000 orders from over 50 countries worldwide, including all 50 U.S. states. EPTA’s design team has been tasked with producing interiors that can be used in either right- or left-hand drive countries. Company officials emphasized that they are adding this level of luxury while still maintaining the affordability of their flying sports car.

“The Switchblade represents a genuine leap forward in personal transportation—a convergence of automotive freedom and aviation performance. Collaborating with Sam and the Samson Sky team is a thrilling challenge,” said Memola. “Combining high-performance design with dual-use engineering requires pushing traditional boundaries to define a truly new class of vehicle. We are excited to contribute our vision to a project that is actively shaping the future of mobility.”

Blending the demands for both flying and driving in this unique vehicle is a joint development of Samson and EPTA, with Samson providing the control and gauge requirements, and EPTA bringing an aesthetic feel that functions exactly as intended. Memola and team are designing the elegant shape of the dash and its elements, the center console, seats and all the trims and detailing. Samson will provide an instrument display that automatically shifts between driving mode and flying mode, to show the operator exactly what they need to reference.

“As an interesting backstory, we are now coming full circle with Italian design elements,” said Bousfield. “Back in the early stages of the Switchblade, I took my first design cues from Italian sports car designs.”

Luigi Memola is an Italian automotive and transportation designer with over two decades of professional experience. For the past decade, he has served as Founder and Head of Design at EPTA Design, a Torino, Italy-based design consultancy focused on high-performance supercars, special vehicles, advanced product design, and concept development for the entertainment and automotive sectors.

Beyond his design practice, Luigi has taught at prestigious design universities in both Italy and Singapore, hosting specialized masterclasses and seminars for students and professionals to share his signature design workflows. An avid kitesurfer and skydiver with a lifelong passion for speed and aviation, his personal connection to flight uniquely informs his design philosophy for next-generation mobility.

About Samson Sky

With seating for two plus luggage, the Switchblade Flying Car is a hybrid-electric driving and flying vehicle with sports car performance on the ground and high performance in the air. It runs on premium auto gas, fits in a standard garage and is driven to a nearby airport using highways or local roads. Samson Sky has designed, built, and tested the industry-leading Switchblade to solve the problems of Regional Travel (200-500 miles). For safety and insurability, all flying surfaces are enclosed within the vehicle while in driving mode. The Switchblade transforms from driving to flying mode in three minutes at the push of a button. The Switchblade Flying Car had its successful official First Flight in November 2023. Samson Sky is now bringing their world-class vehicle into production to satisfy the global demand.

For more information about the Switchblade and to follow its progress into production, visit: www.SamsonSky.com

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Yuma, AZ, October 15, 2026

Courtney J Starkey, LPC, announces the release of Rooted: A Mindfulness Journaling Companion, a guided workbook created to help readers slow down, listen inward, and build a more compassionate relationship with themselves.

Carrying the subtitle A Sacred Space for Inner Stillness & Self-Discovery, Rooted combines accessible mindfulness exercises with reflective journaling prompts that support emotional awareness, nervous system steadiness, personal insight, and sustainable self-care. Readers are encouraged to move through the workbook at their own pace, pause when needed, and return to practices that feel supportive.

The workbook is organized into four parts. Foundations of Mindfulness introduces breath awareness, body scans, loving-kindness, mindful observation, and sensory exercises. Deepening the Practice explores gratitude, releasing, inner child healing, future-self visualization, and end-of-day reflection. Reflection and Integration guides readers through values, emotional clarity, personal integrity, and alignment. Staying Rooted closes the journey with a personal mindfulness commitment and a letter from the author.

Rather than presenting mindfulness as a demand to remain calm or positive at all times, Starkey offers a flexible practice based on noticing, returning, and beginning again. The workbook also emphasizes emotional safety by reminding readers that they may skip, shorten, or revisit any exercise according to their needs and boundaries.

Written for people seeking greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and a more intentional relationship with their inner lives, Rooted can be used independently or alongside appropriate professional support. It offers readers a structured yet gentle space to breathe, reflect, recognize patterns, and reconnect with their values.

Rooted: A Mindfulness Journaling Companion is now available on Amazon in eBook, paperback, and hardcover formats.

About the Author

Courtney J Starkey is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona with more than 25 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities. Her background includes trauma-informed care, behavioral health, education, mindfulness, somatic work, breathwork, and sound healing. Her mission centers on whole-person wellness, sustainable self-care, and empowered recovery.

Author Name: Courtney J Starkey 
Book Title: Rooted 
Published By: Global Author Publishing

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