About the author
Varla Ventura is the author of a series of folklore compilations published by Weiser Books, covering ghosts, fairies, and mythical creatures. Her titles include "Enchanted Plants: A Treasury of Botanical Folklore and Magic" (2025), "Varla Ventura's Paranormal Parlor: Ghosts, Seances, and Tales of True Hauntings" (2018), "Fairies, Pookas, and Changelings" (2017), and "Banshees, Werewolves, Vampires, and Other Creatures of the Night" (2013). Each book gathers classic stories, historical accounts, and folk traditions around a single theme, moving between British and Irish fairy lore, global mermaid myths, and North American ghost stories. The books favor narrative and anecdote over instruction, presenting supernatural belief as a subject of cultural history and storytelling rather than a set of techniques. They suit readers drawn to folklore, myth collections, and the history of popular belief in the uncanny, rather than readers looking for a practical or ritual manual.
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💬 What our editors say about Varla A Ventura's books
“Ventura delivers a well-structured exploration of the paranormal, successfully weaving original stories with historical context. The approach is inviting, making complex topics like ancient legends and seance practices…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Varla Ventura's Paranormal Parlor: Ghosts, Seances, and Tales of True Hauntings
“Ventura delivers a beautifully illustrated compendium that successfully merges folklore with practical magical applications, making complex botanical traditions accessible and engaging. The narrative flows well, balancing…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Enchanted Plants: A Treasury of Botanical Folklore and Magic
“Ventura delivers a comprehensive survey that effectively balances historical context with literary analysis, making complex folklore accessible. The work shines in its ability to trace the origins of entities like banshees and…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Banshees, Werewolves, Vampires, and Other Creatures of the Night: Facts, Fictions, and First-Hand Accounts
📋 Editions by Varla A Ventura in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varla Ventura's Paranormal Parlor: Ghosts, Seances, and Tales of | 2018 | Weiser Books | 272 | 9781578636334 |
| Enchanted Plants: A Treasury of Botanical Folklore and Magic | 2025 | Weiser Books | 288 | 9781578638604 |
| Banshees, Werewolves, Vampires, and Other Creatures of the Night | 2013 | Weiser Books | 256 | 9781578635474 |
| Fairies, Pookas, and Changelings: A Complete Guide to the Wild a | 2017 | Weiser Books | 264 | 9781578636112 |
| Among the Mermaids: Facts, Myths, and Enchantments from the Sire | 2013 | Weiser Books | 238 | 9781578635450 |
