Hi, I’m Tui Snider — thanks for stopping by! I’m a Texas-based author and speaker, and my newest book is a globe-trotting travel memoir called Around the World in 80 Graves. It takes readers on a journey from Texas to Transylvania, the jungles of Malaysia to the Arctic Circle through fascinating tales of travel, tombstones, and transformation
🪦 New Book! Around the World in 80 Graves
👋 Are you interested in Cemetery Symbolism?
I explore cemeteries all over the world. If you’re curious about the meaning of headstone symbols, cemetery artwork, or the hidden stories behind gravestones, you’re in the right place!
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What’s my newsletter like? Well, every couple of weeks I share:
- Behind-the-scenes glimpses from my travels
- Strange & beautiful headstones, funeral art and sculpture from around the world
- The meaning of fascinating cemetery symbols
- Event invites (in-person & online)
🪦 About Tui
I’m a Texas-based author and speaker who has published over a dozen books including Understanding Cemetery Symbols, 6 Feet Under Texas, and Paranormal Texas.
My newest book, Around the World in 80 Graves, is a travel memoir full of strange, touching, and unforgettable cemetery stories from my global travels. As one reader described it, “It’s like Eat, Pray, Love–but with graveyards!”
When not writing and researching, I give talks, lead tours, and share offbeat and overlooked history with readers around the globe. My work has been featured by Coast to Coast AM, ABC, NBC, LifeHack, The Telegraph, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Jim Harold Podcast, and many more.
📅 Upcoming Events
Whether you’re nearby in Texas or joining online from afar, I’d love to connect with you!
🌐 Online Events
- Aug 27 – Coast to Coast AM with George Noory (2–4am CT)
- Sept 3 – Paranormal Gateway ParaTalk with Scott Wise – LIVE on YouTube & Facebook (interactive, with giveaways!)
- Sept 24 – Anomaly Archives Virtual Talk – Online presentation of Around the World in 80 Graves
📍 North Texas In-Person Events
- Sept 5 – Book Launch Party at House of Neville (Fort Worth)
- Sept 20 – Granbury Cemetery Symbolism Tour
- Sept 20–21 – Spooky Spectacle (Granbury, TX)
- Oct 7 – Lake Worth Genealogy Club Talk
- Oct 25–26 – Saints & Sinners Tour (Fort Worth)
👉Full list here: 🎃🪦 2025 Fall Talks, Tours & Events
📚 Books by Tui Snider
I write about historic cemeteries, offbeat Texas travel, and haunted history. I also write quirky travel guides.
Cemetery-Themed Books:
- Around the World in 80 Graves (+ the Reading Companion Guide)
- Understanding Cemetery Symbols
- 6 Feet Under Texas
- Graveyard Journal
Offbeat & Overlooked Travel & History Books:
- Unexpected Texas
- Paranormal Texas
- 100 Things to do in Dallas Fort Worth Before You Die
- DFW Scavenger
- Santa Claus Bank Robbery