Thursday, April 11, 2013

A-Z: Jinn

A - Z Challenge 2013:
The Paranormal Case Files of Indigo Eady
 
 
Hey bloggers! I’m Indigo Eady and I play the leading role in Givin’ Up The Ghost, A Guilty Ghost Surprised and Second Death, written by Gwen Gardner.  I've had some pretty interesting paranormal experiences, to say the least. I mean, just look at those titles!
So I’ve been asked by Gwen to host and share some of my paranormal case files for the A-Z Challenge.
I’m always happy to help Gwen out. Right now I’m trying to get on her good side so she’ll ease up on the clumsy angle of my character. And maybe she’ll even give me a little more confidence, especially around boys. Oh, and I’d totally love it if she made my bubble butt just a little bit smaller. So—you know—if you enjoy my case files, maybe you could put in a good word for me…
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J is for Jinn.
Some people think Jinn are interchangeable with genies, but they’re not. Genies grant wishes—jinn don’t. Not that I think genies are real, mind you. But jinn are a very real possibility. I knew a little about them from my grandmother, my mother’s mother, who was an elder in the Viejas band of Kumeyii Indians. She knew a lot about the supernatural and used to tell me stories. I looked Jinn up not that long ago because, well, okay this is going to sound crazy. We have a ghost cat named Cleo, so named because just like the famous Cleopatra, she’s gorgeous, is manipulative and she likes men. I don’t have a big head, really I don’t. But I got suspicious because most animals really like me - Cleo doesn’t.   

So here's a breakdown of my research:

1) Our kitchen is specially protected so ghosts can’t enter—but Cleo can. 


2) Jinn have the ability to appear in animal or human form—Cleo’s a cat.

3) If Jinn like you, they’ll follow you around—Cleo sticks like glue to Simon.
 

4) If you disappoint her, as in a lack of bravery, she’ll torment you—hasn’t happened yet, but...

5) If you impress her by acting brave, she’ll disappear and nothing will be left but ash—this definitely hasn’t happened yet.

6) Jinn are said to be made from fire—Cleo intentionally rubs against you, causing static electricity to spark and zap you whenever you touch anything - could be she's working her way up to fire... 

7) The highest of the jinn is said to be the devil—I’m still on the fence on this one - Cleo could be a she-devil.
 

So it’s looking like Cleo really is a ghost cat with some Jinn qualities. But as far as I’m concerned, the jury’s still out. 
What about you? Are there any Jinn in your life?

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17 comments:

  1. I wonder if my two black cats are Jinn? At least they like me.

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    1. Now that you mention it, a lot of cats have jinn qualities, don't they?

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  2. I love the idea that Cleo may be a Jinn, interesting. I love Cleo already anyway. :)

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    1. Yeah, Cleo can be interesting...and sneaky, and mean and grumpy...

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  3. So cool! Have you read the Bartimaeous Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud? That was my first experience with 'Jinn'. :)

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    1. No, I haven't read it. Were they mean like Cleo?

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  4. This is such a cool concept! I've heard of Jinn before, but I've never actually researched this topic in much detail.

    www.modernworld4.blogspot.com

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    1. Stick around Gina, you'll see a lot more interesting concepts here...

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  5. Interesting. I'd never heard of Jinn before. I came across your blog from the A-Z challenge. Your name stuck out to me because I'm also a writer and thought I'd stop by and read what you have to say! Nice to meet you!

    -Kristen
    http://www.kristenduvall.com

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    1. Hi Kristen, it's great to meet you. Thanks so much for stopping by :)

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  6. Gwen what a great idea helps people get to know your characters from 360 degrees

    have fun with the A to Z challenge

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  7. Hey there Indigo. You know, having read Givin' Up the Ghost, I think I know what you're talking about. I wondered, sometimes, how the heck Cleo made her why into certain "ghost restricted" places. This makes sense and opens the door to soooo much more :-)

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  8. Ooh, I do wonder about Cleo now. That would be a big surprise!

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  9. Oh crap! My Mom's got about 5 of those in her house right now *calls mother to warn her*

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  10. No Jinns in my life but very interesting concept. Love Cleo's attachment to Simon in the book. So cute.

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  11. Fun post! I'm pretty sure cats know something we don't.

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