America's Ghosts Series
Explore the intersection of history and the paranormal through documented hauntings, regional folklore, and thoroughly researched accounts rooted in real places. The America’s Ghosts series investigates reported supernatural activity using archival records, historical context, and firsthand testimony, presenting each case with discipline while recognizing the unanswered questions that continue to surround these locations.


Ozarks Ghosts and Hauntings
Unearth the chilling secrets of the Ozark Mountains! This land of rocky hills and shadowy valleys whispers tales of restless spirits and haunting legends. Explore the ghostly lore of the Ozarks, from the sorrowful specter of the Ozark's Madonna to the menacing apparition lurking in the Irish Wilderness. The Ozarks, steeped in history and marked by tragedy, holds a wealth of ghostly encounters, passed down through generations in rich hill country folklore. Join Para-historian and author Bud Steed as he recounts the most captivating ghost stories of the Missouri Ozarks, and even debunks a chilling legend linked to multiple deaths. Embark on a spectral journey through the Ozark Mountains and encounter the entities that still roam this ancient land.
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Alabama: Haunted Heart of Dixie
Dare to explore the spine-chilling secrets of Alabama's past in Alabama: Haunted Heart of Dixie. Journey through the state's most haunted locations, from the eerie Dead Children's Playground in Huntsville to the spectral soldiers of Fort Morgan and the ghostly halls of Selma's St. James Hotel. Author Bud Steed masterfully blends historical tragedy with firsthand accounts of paranormal activity, creating a captivating read for Southern folklore and ghost story enthusiasts. Discover the chilling tales behind some of Alabama's most famous hauntings. Offering a unique glimpse into the darker side of Alabama's history, from ghostly apparitions from the Civil War, to the unsettling spirits of forgotten children, this book is perfect for history buffs and paranormal investigators alike. Whether you're a seasoned ghost hunter or simply curious about the mysteries that lurk in the shadows, Alabama: Haunted Heart of Dixie will leave you spellbound.
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Haunted America Series
I am a contributing author to Arcadia Publishing’s Haunted America series, a nationally recognized collection that documents historical hauntings across the United States through regional research and archival investigation.










The Cemetery Diaries
Southern Gothic fiction inspired by real landscapes and forgotten cemeteries, where history lingers, and memory refuses to rest.


Where the moss clings and the dead still whisper…
Step through the gates of forgotten cemeteries and into the haunted heart of the South.
Angels, Oaks and Iron Gates is Volume One of The Cemetery Diaries, a collection of 14 original ghost stories told in the voice of a man who’s seen too much and speaks just enough.
These tales aren't true... but they could be.
Rooted in real Southern folklore and eerie graveyard legends, each story pulls you in with quiet dread and the uneasy feeling that something might be watching from just beyond the iron fence.
Perfect for fans of Southern Gothic, atmospheric horror, and ghost stories that feel like half-truths whispered after dark.
Start reading tonight—and leave the gate open behind you.
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Volume 2 of the best selling series, The Cemetery Diaries, scheduled for release on May 1st, 2026!
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