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Alice Vernon

@alicevernon10.bsky.social

Lecturer in Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University. NIGHT TERRORS (Icon 2022). GHOSTED (Bloomsbury Sigma 2025). Writes about ghosts, the paranormal and spooky sleep. Represented by Donald Winchester at Watson, Little.

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Alice Vernon@alicevernon10.bsky.social · 4w ago

I had shingles at 25 and was also misdiagnosed because I've had eczema in the past. I saw a second GP a few days later in a mess - it was millimetres away from my eye. I had giant lymph nodes, felt like I had flu, and the rash was very quickly spreading. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

‘It was like something was crawling over me’ – the worrying rise of shingles among millennial women

Stress, the cost of living, long working hours and even excessive exercise have all been touted as reasons the illness is rising among women in their 30s and 40s. What can be done to help them?

theguardian.com

Alice Vernon@alicevernon10.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I keep getting those AI author scam emails, but this one is my new favourite. Allegedly from producer Mary Parent (the new Godzilla films; Mary must know I do love Godzilla), the signature just sells it. Very professional. Hollywood movies.

The signature of an AI author scam email. It reads: 'With warmth and respect, Mary Parent, Producer, Hollywood, mary parent, Firm producer & studio executive, Hollywood movies'.
London Fortean Society@forteanlondon.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Come hear @alicevernon10.bsky.social @markopilkington.bsky.social @drjamielewis.bsky.social @tetzoo.bsky.social and more this Saturday. Online or at @conwayhall.bsky.social

Conway Hall@conwayhall.bsky.social · 4mo ago

London Fortean Society return to Conway Hall this Saturday for Strange Central: Mysteries, Monsters, Ghosts and UFOs. Join us for a full day of expert talks as we take a deep-dive into the paranormal world including ghosts, UFOs, sea monsters and more. 📅 Saturday 18 April 🎫 https://bit.ly/4cBIzBn

London Fortean Society@forteanlondon.bsky.social · 4mo ago

One week to go until Strange Central at @conwayhall.bsky.social Link for details and tickets: www.conwayhall.org.uk/whats-on/eve...

Strange Central: Mysteries, Monsters, Ghosts and UFOs - Conway Hall

Are you ready for the strangest day? Join the London Fortean Society for a day of deep-dives into the paranormal world. Hosting expert talks on ghost hunting, flying saucers, sea monsters and sasquatches and more. Speakers include Darren Naish, Mark Pilkington, David Clarke, Alice Vernon and Dominic Chorney. PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS…

conwayhall.org.uk

London Fortean Society@forteanlondon.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Get your tickets for Strange Central 2026 on 18 April 2026 @conwayhall.bsky.social Our day of ghosts, monsters, UFOs, and more. 4 pm: Ben Machell, Sarah Sparkes & @alicevernon10.bsky.social on finding ghosts in the archives. Tickets and details: forteanlondon.blogspot.com/2026/02/stra... 7/8

Alice Vernon@alicevernon10.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I'm really excited for this! I'll be talking about my favourite moment in ghost-hunting history: Mollie Goldney's absolutely withering criticism of Harry Price's Borley Rectory antics (among her other juicy-gossip letters). Lots of great talks throughout the day, too!

London Fortean Society@forteanlondon.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Get your tickets for Strange Central 2026 on 18 April 2026 @conwayhall.bsky.social Our day of ghosts, monsters, UFOs, and more. 4 pm: Ben Machell, Sarah Sparkes & @alicevernon10.bsky.social on finding ghosts in the archives. Tickets and details: forteanlondon.blogspot.com/2026/02/stra... 7/8

London Fortean Society@forteanlondon.bsky.social · 5mo ago

One month to go until @alicevernon10.bsky.social , Ben Machell and Sarah Sparkes on seeking ghosts in the archives at #StrangeCentral @conwayhall.bsky.social on Saturday 18 April. Tickets and details below: @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @hachetteuk.bsky.social

London Fortean Society@forteanlondon.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Strange Central 2026: Mysteries, Monsters, Ghosts, and UFOs Online and @conwayhall.bsky.social Saturday 18 April 10 am - 5 pm @alicevernon10.bsky.social, Ben Machell & Sarah Sparkes discuss paranormal archives and investigators. forteanlondon.blogspot.com/2026/02/stra... (4/8)

Classic ghost, a figure beneath a shroud, stands in a stone porch in front of a large door. The ghost is illuminated by light from the right.
Andrea Lostgoth knits@lostgoth.bsky.social · 6mo ago

To the person that did this child education/ engagement trail thank you. This is how you get them early to be lifelong lovers of history.

Alice Vernon@alicevernon10.bsky.social · 6mo ago

My parents have been sorting out the attic and came across this excellent certificate. Apparently my personal history of ghost-hunting goes back earlier than I thought! Even at the tender age of one, I was busy conducting important psychical research experiments in National Trust properties... 👻😂

A National Trust certificate with an illustration of a ghost at the top. It reads: This is to certify that Alice Vernon has found the ghost in the secret room at the Overbeck's Museum, Salcombe, Devon. Date 22nd May 1994.
Alice Vernon@alicevernon10.bsky.social · 6mo ago

My parents have been sorting out the attic and came across this excellent certificate. Apparently my personal history of ghost-hunting goes back earlier than I thought! Even at the tender age of one, I was busy conducting important psychical research experiments in National Trust properties... 👻😂

A National Trust certificate with an illustration of a ghost at the top. It reads: This is to certify that Alice Vernon has found the ghost in the secret room at the Overbeck's Museum, Salcombe, Devon. Date 22nd May 1994.
Alice Vernon@alicevernon10.bsky.social · 6mo ago

I'm very excited about this! I'll be talking about the work of Mollie Goldney. My obsession with her only grows stronger and more powerful. It's going to be a really interesting day, so please book your tickets and come along! 😁

London Fortean Society@forteanlondon.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Strange Central 2026: Mysteries, Monsters, Ghosts, and UFOs Online and @conwayhall.bsky.social Saturday 18 April 10 am - 5 pm @alicevernon10.bsky.social, Ben Machell & Sarah Sparkes discuss paranormal archives and investigators. forteanlondon.blogspot.com/2026/02/stra... (4/8)

Classic ghost, a figure beneath a shroud, stands in a stone porch in front of a large door. The ghost is illuminated by light from the right.
Alice Vernon@alicevernon10.bsky.social · 6mo ago

In the staff carpark this morning there are two metre-wide puddles of some sort of goopy mayo pasta salad and a half-deflated paddling pool. I have questions and I have some concerns. Also feel a bit queasy now. Maybe I'll just go home.

Alice Vernon@alicevernon10.bsky.social · 8mo ago

I'm giving a Seed Talks lecture on Ghosted very soon! Wednesday 21st January, 7pm, Arches London Bridge. It's a hybrid event, too, so you can tune in via Ouija board (or a computer if you prefer). It'd be lovely to see you there! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-history-...

A History of Ghost Hunting and Why We Keep Looking

A social, historical, and scientific look at ghost-hunting – and why our fascination with it endures. Followed by Q&A.

eventbrite.co.uk