Ashton Macaulay
Nearly Critically Acclaimed Author
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Cannibalism, Starvation, and the History of the Wendigo
Posted on May 26, 2020 Leave a Comment
This week on Cryptids Decrypted, we’re covering the dark history of the wendigo myth. Originally used as a cautionary tale by the native populations in Northern Canada, wendigos were described as pale, emaciated creatures, hungry for human flesh. It was said that humans were possessed by evil spirits in moments of physical weakness and greed. […]
Inter-Dimensional Lake Monsters Among Us?!
Posted on December 4, 2019 Leave a Comment
Well, if that googly-eyed, odd, pipe of a fish isn’t enough to convince you that monsters exist in the deep, maybe my second interview with David George Gordon will! David is an expert in all things cryptid and nature. He’s written several field guides on more traditional flora and fauna, but is especially renowned for […]
Yetis, WWII, and Bigfoot – My Interview With Peter Byrne
Posted on September 19, 2019 Leave a Comment
A few weeks back, I had the opportunity to talk with a man who has lived a life truly worthy of legend.
Update on Upcoming Projects
Posted on July 11, 2019 Leave a Comment
I’ve been working on a host of projects that are all coming out soon! I wanted to take this time to provide a brief update on where everything is and how it’s coming along.
Short Story – When a Cold Wind Whistles
Posted on March 23, 2019 1 Comment
Here’s a short inspired by another North American legend, the Wendigo. I don’t often write thriller, but I had this idea one day and here we are. If you enjoy the short story, consider checking out my full novel, Whiteout, the tale of a drunken monster hunter chasing a yeti. When a Cold Wind Whistles […]
