Thursday, September 21, 2006

Info for writers, fixed links page

First, someone pointed out that our banners page was right-click protected, and readers couldn't download graphics for links. We're very embarrassed by that error!

Next, we've seen a surge of emails from writers of paranormal-related fiction. To answer their questions, we're creating a series of pages featuring helpful details and--we'll admit it--stereotypes related to ghosts, ghost hunters and hauntings. (But, sometimes stereotypes are based in fact. That's our focus, to make your research easier.)

All of those new writers' references will be linked from Especially for writers: Introduction to ghosts, ghost hunters and hauntings.

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Ouija board safety, Dragon*Con, and TAPS

The Labor Day weekend at Dragon*Con was amazing. Fiona met hundreds of people, told true "ghost stories" on a panel, demonstrated dowsing rods, and answered thousands of ghost-related questions.

Fiona returned to the office with a stack of questions to answer here at Hollow Hill. The most-asked question at Dragon*Con was about Ouija boards and their safety. Our new article addresses this topic, Are Ouija boards dangerous?

Fiona also met some of the cast of the TV show, Ghost Hunters, and talks about that experience in her article, Ghost Hunters - the TAPS guys.

Also, look for three of Fiona's true "ghost stories" in a new book, Weird Hauntings. It's selling quickly at Barnes & Noble; get your copy early if you'd like to read it for a good scare around Halloween. (Fiona will be doing readings and book signings around Houston, Texas during October. Ask your local B&N if they're on her schedule.)

Later this week, we'll have updated ghost-related news headlines and some other announcements.