Ghost

  • I often think of Anne Frank. Her words, her story, her unwavering hope in the face of unimaginable fear have haunted and inspired me for as long as I can remember. But it wasn’t until I visited the Secret Annex in Amsterdam that I truly felt the weight of her presence. Walking through those small,…

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  • As a survivor of the infamous Screaming House haunting, I approached Steven Soderbergh’s “Presence” with both anticipation and skepticism. After watching it tonight, I must say it might not resonate with everyone — it does have its imperfections. However, it stands out as one of the most authentic portrayals of a haunting I’ve experienced in…

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  • NOW IS THE TIME FOR MONSTERS

    “This is how the end begins.” You’ve seen the beginning. My book, Glow pulled back the curtain on the darkness creeping at the edges of our world. But what comes next will shake you to your core. This Spring, my newest book Gorilla arrives. I can’t say too much yet—I’m still deep in writing, and…

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  • (I originally shared this in February 2024. My father passed away the previous October 2023. I had forgotten about it until tonight.) February 22, 2024 I wanted to share something with you. Most of you know my father was a true believer in the paranormal. He personally experienced the Screaming House firsthand. The last conversation…

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  • The worst homophobia I have experienced in my life has been within the paranormal community. I have been threatened to be outed several times over the years, which I found amusing because anyone who truly knew me was aware that I came out at 29. I considered my sexuality a non-topic and something that was…

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  • Hey there, readers! I’m thrilled to share some behind-the-scenes insights into the Modern Monsters series. As I wrap up the final week of writing Gorilla and prepare to dive into Grace, I can’t help but reflect on how eerily relevant these stories have become. When I first started this series, I had no idea just…

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  • This building across from our hotel captures my attention every time I stroll past it. There’s an undeniable pull, and I can’t help but wonder about its history. Central Mexico is overflowing with stories, and this structure is no exception. Known as Casa de la Inquisición, it was built in the mid-1700s by a priest,…

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  • Writing has always been my way of making sense of things. I never set out to be an author, but after everything that happened at the Union Screaming House, I couldn’t keep it inside. The nightmares, the questions, the lingering fear—it all had to go somewhere. One night, I sat down and started writing, and…

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  • What are my feelings about paranormal investigation? I saw a social media post about relying on science instead of gadgets with blinking lights, and I found it fascinating. Here’s how I commented on it. I believe this explains my perspective and where I stand on paranormal investigation and research. It’s not something I think most…

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  • The first drafts of my book Grace were written in play form during the LA Riots of April 1992, following the Rodney King verdict. It was a deeply troubled and sad time, just a few months after Freddie Mercury had died from AIDS. The world felt at the time like it was heading in a…

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