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Can\'t You Hear, Can\'t You Hear the Thunder...
I'm an aussiephile; there's no denying it. So far in my life, I missed out on a chance to attend university in the "land down under" and take a vacation there (after saving the money and wasting it on a bad relationship). The country itself intrigues...
Out With the Old...
In light of new projects coming my way (and since Halloween/Samhain is also the new year in certain religions), I've decided to take Haunted Cuyahoga off the market soon. And by soon, I mean after selling ONE more copy. (I'm notified of every sale, s...
Home is Where the Tell-Tale Heart Is...
So, I'm back in northeast Ohio after a LONG hiatus. What a trip—er, trips—it's been. I feel like the last two weeks, I haven't had much time to sit still for long, let alone digest everything. From Salem (an incredible city... thanks to everyone ...
No Need for Broom Closets....
For starters... Happy National Coming Out Day!! I know, I didn't realize until just now. Sorry! My mind has been elsewhere!Well, Salem has been everything I thought it would be. And above all else, the entire month of October is one, long Halloween f...
(Un)Dead Man Walking...
Welcome to October... or, as I prefer to think of it, that time of year when suddenly everyone thinks about ghosts, ghouls, and hauntings only to forget about them after Halloween. Those of us dealing with the dead generally feel it's "just another d...
Win a Copy of Queer Hauntings!
Most of you readers may not realize how much work goes into trying to find interesting stories, websites, etc. to mention in this blog. It can be tiring work. But the research and digging doesn't end there. Even when it comes to my book, finding revi...
Creeping from the Crypt...
I've done it again. I've neglected this blog. Of course, this month I haven't been online as much as I normally am, so that's part of the reason. It's been another crazy few weeks for me, chock full of anxiety, stress, and my usual confusion. The tem...
Glancing Down the Road...
In light of the crazy week it's been, I haven't had the time yet to write about some of the interesting things I've run across. But it's coming... never fear. Meanwhile, just a short personal update. The final cover is done for Queer Hauntings: True ...
Like Manna From Heaven...
When I finally let go of the stress... release the reins and said "que sera sera" about the coming month... it happened. I have word, thanks to the goddess Google. Here are the details of my upcoming book:Queer Hauntings: True Tales of Gay & Lesb...
You Can't Keep a Good Blogger Down...
Yes. I have been way too serious lately on here when I have bothered to post. And I've been distracted too much by my worrying, acutely-emotional side (ok... overwhelmed by it) to the point of madness. But it that my sole reason for not posting? Well...
First in Flight... and Parapsychology?
Another good book has crossed my path and I've spent the past few days reading it. Written by National Public Radio contributor Stacy Horn, Unbelievable: Investigations into Ghosts, Poltergeists, Telepathy, and Other Unseen Phenomena, from the Duke P...
Grinding Out the Troublemakers...
Many places are rumored to have a ghost or two. But does such a statement warrant a lawsuit?That's the question tossed around in court down in Miami County, Ohio these days. It revolves around the Staley Mill, built in 1818 by Elias Staley and his cl...
And I'm Spent...
I'm done. Finally! Yes, completely this time. Bibliography and all. The manuscript for my book is finished. It's been a harrowing and nerve-wracking day, but I managed as best I could. Almost 45,000 words and a dozen reorganizations later, I can fina...
Hoist the Mainsail...
And just like that, all 40 stories for Queer Paranormal are done. Well, with one minor exception (I have to verify one bit for one chapter with a phone call tomorrow). I still have the opening and epilogue to write, but since I've been jotting down t...
The End is Near...
Finally, I'm on the last six chapters of the book. After tonight, that number should be down to five. The final chapter is being saved for the weekend, since I need to make a few phone calls before tackling it. I found the notes I had scribbled from ...
Cold as Ice, Warm as Cat Farts...
I had every intention of spending Valentine's curled up in bed while watching another movie marathon. But it wasn't in the cards. Instead, I was invited to an impromptu ghost hunt at a closed theater again. While no ghosts showed, there was plenty of...
Panic at the Haunted Gay Disco...
Oh, so you noticed how long it's been since my last post? It's not for lack of things to say. I have a dozen odd news stories to mention, but I'm not sure how long it will be before they end up on here. Life has its own plans... and often, they chang...
Supernatural Spotlight: Dean Radin
The paranormal community constantly battles skepticism and doubt. Belief in anything which isn't widely accepted by both the scientific and academic worlds is met with criticism and doubt. Without definitive science, even weathered paranormal investi...
Nothing is Written in Stone...
I feel a bit like celebrating today. Perhaps it might sound somewhat absurd or illogical, but I am happy to say I received my first form rejection letter in the mail. That makes three at this point. (I almost forgot about the second because the email...
This Too Shall Pass...
As I hinted at late last week, I received my first rejection letter for the new manuscript. Surprising? Well, yes and no. I wasn't surprised to be rejected by the first publisher I contacted. However, I was a bit caught off guard by the reasonings.Ul...
Supernatural Spotlight: Jeff Belanger
Back what seems like eons ago, I belonged to several paranormal message boards and kept up on them a quite regularly. One of my favorites that I followed very closely was Ghostvillage. While I haven't found time to be as active as I was, I still stop...
Reading, 'Riting, and Rice...
I seem to be neglecting good literature lately, but I thought it was time for another mention of an author worth reading. A man with a rather famous last name: Christopher Rice.Now the subjects covered in Christopher's books are not paranormal in nat...
