The Supernatural Hazards of Being a Writer

 
That's the title of a new article from me at the Mysterious Universe website, and which you can find at this link. And here's how the article begins:

"Is it possible that writing on certain, supernatural subjects can result in you getting “hit” by the powers of paranormal entities? It might sound bizarre – crazy and even insane. The fact is, though, that such things have happened to me time and time again. Also to good friend David Weatherly, and specifically in relation to his research and writing in the field of the Black Eyed Children. And to another friend of mine, Buffy Clary, who got hit by lightning on two occasions while researching about, and reading on, the phenomenon of the Djinn. Even for an author like myself – someone who has written more than fifty books across slightly more than the last two decades – the publishing world can still present challenges. Very strange ones, as the opening lines of this article showed, and how things can get worse. Deadlines, edits, fact-checking, securing photographs to accompany the text, and planning publicity campaigns, can all be time-consuming at times. In the end, however, it’s all worth it, as I still have the enthusiasm for all things weird that I had when I was a kid. That said, there is another aspect to book-writing which can present the author with more than a few challenges. And, on more than a few occasions, those same challenges are steeped in menace and supernatural activity. At least, for me they are. Perhaps, for you, too."

Bigfoot at the Bedford Public Library

A great last night with Buffy. And with good mate Lyle Blackburn speaking at the Bedford Public Library, on Bigfoot in the south. And the room was packed.

Unity Fest - Bigfoot, Chupacabra, Lake Monsters and More

Yesterday, I was filmed with friend Buffy Clary, at my apartment, to promote the upcoming Philosophenomena Unity Fest at Glen Rose, Texas, on Saturday, March 21.

I'll be speaking on Texas's many and varied weird creatures, including Bigfoot, lake-monsters, the Chupacabra, and the eerie Goat-Man.

And Buffy will be there focusing all things of a psychic nature, including giving readings.

If you are in Glen Rose on March 21, come along!

You can find all about the event right here.

Our speakers:
Healer Daryl Sprout
Journalist/author Jim Marrs
Psychic medium Dakota Lawrence
Author Lyle Blackburn
Author Nick Redfern
Author Daniel Jones
Psychic Buffy Clary
Author Brandy Herr
Psychic Morrighan Lynne
Author Jeff Mudgett
Paranormal investigator Tonya King
DAPS Reiki Master Krista Brill
Author Jen Devillier
Author Dennis Waller
Pagan speaker Maeven Eller-Five
Cryptohulk Jeff Stewart
Author Linda Anthony Hill
Shamanic healer Cindy Clark Heald

Our Emcee's:
Chris Medina and Paranormal koolaid
Crypto enthusiast Bryan Impey
Para investigator Shane Hobbs

Entertainment: Avalouna belly dance

Our Sponsors:
Buffy Clary
Amy Unger Lewis
DAPS
Cindy Clark Heald
Morrighan Lynne
Pete Stagman
ParaHunter

Our Charity Auctioneer:
Destiny Mcguire