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So, I’ve started an exercise, maybe an experiment of sorts, on my socials. I’m going to try to explain from my point of view what I’ve...

As you may have guessed, there are going to be a lot of witches, folk magick (not a misspell), and witchcraft in the Beckett Coven series. Some of you may be very familiar with witchcraft, along with the historic and modern opinions about it, but some of you may be brand new to what this is all about. Before we begin, I would like to explain a bit about the New England Puritan view of witches and witchcraft. Then I will head into some of the modern practices and beliefs you w

Last summer I went to Proctor’s Ledge for the first time. Many people visit it throughout the year. Generally, they crawl out of tour buses, take a few photos, maybe someone tells them the significance of the place, and then they ascend back into the bus onto their next Salem tour stop. As a Salem Witch Trials descendant, I knew my visit would be different. Photo by S.A. Sizemore © 2026 Like my moments of remembrance at the Witch Trial Memorial by Charter Street Cemetery, I k

In the Beckett Coven series, Salem isn’t just a place, it is its own character. Between its history, New England charm, unique soul, quirky sensibilities, and the wonderful, eclectic group of humans who have lived there, Salem is unlike any other place. My hope is that I’ve captured enough of this in the books so that those who know Salem well will immediately recognize it on each page. Essex Street, Salem, MA - photo by S.A. Sizemore Some of the locations in the Beckett Cove