Courtney Mroch is a globe-trotting restless spirit who’s both possessed by wanderlust and the spirit of adventure, and obsessed with true crime, horror, the paranormal, and weird days. Perhaps it has something to do with her genes? She is related to occult royalty, after all. Marie Laveau, the famous Voodoo practitioner of New Orleans, is one of her ancestors. (Yes, really! As explained here.) That could also explain her infatuation with skeletons.
Speaking of mystical, to learn how Courtney channeled her battle with cancer to conjure up this site, check out HJ’s Origin Story.
What sort of paranormal news made headlines for the week ending June 1, 2018? Well, with summer travel season upon us, there were more stories geared to haunted places to jaunt to. Great! Love those. However, there were also tales of werewolves, photobombing ghosts and UFOs. You’ll see. Scroll along,Continue Reading
Anyone who knows me knows I love cruising. (Especially to Alaska.) My husband and I took our first cruise in 2001. Even though it wouldn’t be until 2008 that we took our second (to Alaska), that was the cruise that did it. We’ve been hooked ever since. We’re steadily workingContinue Reading
Want an easier way to conjure, manifest and cast spells? There’s a subscription service for that: Box Bewitched. In the interest of full transparency, Box Bewitched’s owner, Kari, reached out to me describing her company and asking if I’d have any interest in becoming an affiliate. I was (still am)Continue Reading
Some weeks are like haunted houses: very spirited. This was a busy news week. I’ll keep the intro short so you can dig right in. Bone appetite! Friday, May 18, 2018 Greenbank Haunts paranormal tour set for May 19 – Source: Hockessin Community News Delmarva Historic Haunts will explore theContinue Reading
Saw this press release on PR Newswire… Ghost Hunts USA, the largest operator of paranormal investigation and ghost hunting events in the United States, announced the launch of two exclusive investigation dates aboard America’s most haunted ship – the RMS Queen Mary. Moored at Long Beach California, RMS Queen Mary was originally commissionedContinue Reading
I’ve been busy making some changes to the site. One of them involved making the decision to officially said bye bye, adios, arrivederci to the Forums. Kind of an overdue farewell, to be honest. We weren’t using them and neither was anyone else. However, thanks to our awesome friends atContinue Reading
What made haunted, paranormal and otherworldly news this week? There were lots of stories about upcoming paranormal events. A couple ghost-caught-on-camera type stories. And a few more “thinkier” pieces about science and the paranormal. But rather than me telling you about them, why not check them out yourself? Friday, MayContinue Reading
Well played, House of Cards. Or should I say, “Well advertised.” I was among your target audience for sponsored Facebook ads. I don’t remember now what the exact wording was. Something about magic bar and museum, Harry Potter, mystery and speakeasy. Oh, and unlike anything the South has ever seen. That’sContinue Reading
I follow a few authors on Amazon. I recently received notices about two of them having newly released books. I also have a friend with a sequel out that I’m curious to read. I liked her first book, so I’m wondering how she’ll continue the story. (I’m talking about C.A.Continue Reading
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend a night aboard the haunted Queen Mary? Maybe you’ve even indulged your curiosity and done it? If so, why are you reading this? To see what I’ll say? That’s fine. I’m not one to turn readers away! Just beContinue Reading
What paranormal news made Haunted Headlines this week? It was a motley crew of offerings. Check them out. See what tickles your fancy. Friday, May 4, 2018 Ghostland – Source: RadioWest Friday, we’re taking a haunted tour of America with writer Colin Dickey. Don’t worry though, we won’t try toContinue Reading
My friend C.A. Verstraete is the author of Lizzie Borden, Zombie Hunter and The Haunting of Dr. Bowen: A Mystery in Lizzie Borden’s Fall River (Lizzie Borden, Zombie Hunter). She has a new book releasing May 14th: Lizzie Borden, Zombie Hunter 2: The Axe Will Fall Blurb After being acquittedContinue Reading
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