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Author Interview: 4 Questions for Julie Reeser

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Need creative inspiration? Check out Julie Reeser!

I’m not sure exactly when I met Julie Reeser, although I know it was through the writing tag #StoryDam on Twitter a few years ago. Of course, as a hat aficionado, I instantly noticed the spiffy topper she wears in her profile pic.

Julie lives in Montana and I’m in Texas. As I’ve gotten to know her from afar, I’ve come to admire her creativity, poetic sense, and her outlook on life. I love supporting her on Patreon because the monthly postcards and tiny books she sends out are such a treat. (She also posts essays and weekly etymology posts that are fascinating.)

Since I can’t have Julie over for espresso, I’ve invited her to pop by my blog this week for a quick peek into her creative projects.

We’ve kept the interview to 4 questions. Here they are:1. Tell us about the poetry zine you’re starting in 2020. How did you come up with the name “Beyond the Gate”?

Beyond the Gate was a flash of an idea because I noticed the lack of steps to take readers beyond the gateway of Instagram poetry. A lot of people want to go further but get overwhelmed.

There’s a history of snobbery in traditional poetry that prevents readers from exploring and learning. It reinforces fears and locks them out of the conversation. I want to change that. I want people to feel joy and surprise as they explore the vastness of poetry, not unwelcome and small.

For instance, the first issue of the zine is about Haiku. A little history, a little rule-breaking, and scattered throughout are names they might research further if they like those included poems – plus art!

2. How will your poetry zine be distributed? Will there be physical copies of Beyond the Gate, or will it be digital, or both?

I plan to offer them in my Etsy shop, and maybe I’ll try and leave my forest hermitage and set up a table at a local fair or two. I rarely offer digital work. I am a texture-oriented person, so that comes out in my project choices.

I like the idea of someone jotting notes in the margins of my chapbooks, tacking a postcard on a bulletin board, or tucking a tiny book into their pocket.

3. Tell us about your Patreon account. How did you decide to start one? Who is your Patreon account for, and what are your goals with it?

I started the Patreon because my mail was anemic and tiring. So many days, I’d just dump the mail straight into the trash. There’s no joy. We have this amazing system of communication with the potential to brighten someone’s day, and I wanted to tap into that. The postcards seemed like a great start.

Julie Reeser creates adorable tiny books - cute to look at and fun to read!
Julie Reeser creates adorable tiny books for Patreon supporters. They are cute to look at and fun to read!

Also, traditional publishing of any genre is slow as lazy snails and pays very little. Another lost moment of joy, in my opinion. Patreon gives my work an audience, supports my creative experimentation and whims, and gives me permission to self-publish my collections. The pledges allow me the opportunity to try new things with less risk.

4. What makes you excited about your creative projects right now?

I’m really into learning how to draw right now. In between writing short stories, I’m taking time each morning to practice with different mediums. The goal is to offer illustrated short stories to Patrons and in the shop. I’d really like to make it feel wondrous and special, the way a Hogwarts letter would. We all get so excited by that concept, don’t we? Reading is a portal to that, and I’d love to give people that moment of excitement!

And, of course, I’m still working toward signing with an agent and getting into the SFWA. While I did pro-panel last year, getting that membership means the world to me. So, I’m also doing the work to reach those milestones – namely, writing.

Learn more about Julie Reeser:

BIO: Julie Reeser’s beak is full of tongue, and like a crow, she holds a grudge. She retired from her nursing career in 2009 for medical reasons, and decided it was finally time to write that book! Her work tends toward fantasy, and has been published in over a dozen magazines. She has written two full novels and is currently querying for an agent. An early draft of her story, Ten Thousand Cranes, won a Silver Honorable Mention from Writers of the Future.

Julie’s first poetry chapbook was Terracotta Pomegranate and chronicled her journey of recovery after trauma though the language of the seasons. Beak, Full of Tongue, her second poetry book, peers through a lens made of feathers and dirt and tides with a curious and reflective eye at the ease with which death threatens to step over the threshold, glistening and damp, full of story.

She runs a Patreon where she shares poetry postcards, handmade tiny books, and writing inspiration. Julie is currently developing her next project, Beyond the Gate – a poetry zine for those who love the idea of poetry, but need a comfortable path to expand their understanding and appreciation.

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Paranormal Texas – Free Necklace Deal!

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Here's an example of how the actual glass cabochon pendant necklaces look! (c) Tui Snider
Here’s an example of how the actual glass cabochon pendant necklaces look! (c) Tui Snider

Love Haunted Places? Want a Unique Necklace?

Yes, I make jewelry, too!
I make unique pendant necklaces featuring some of the beautiful images I have photographed in historic cemeteries all around the world.

Here’s the special free necklace deal:
If you preorder the ebook for $2.99, I’ll either send you a copy of the paperback when it comes out OR I’ll send you one of my handmade necklace of your choice. Let me know which one you would like. But hurry: I only have 25 books and 15 necklaces left to give out!

Here’s how to get your FREE necklace:
1. Simply pre-order Paranormal Texas for only $2.99 (This is less than half-price. The eBook will sell for at least $5.50 when it’s released.)
2. Here’s a direct link to the book: Paranormal Texas 
3. Email me your receipt at TuiSnider at gmail dot com.
4. Tell me which necklace design you want in your email. (I numbered them in the graphic below.) OR if you want the paperback instead of a necklace, let me know.
5. Include your snail mail address so I can send you a unique necklace created from my historic cemetery photos as a thank you!

Fine print: This is a limited time offer and applies to US residents only. (Can’t afford postage elsewhere.) Offer good while supplies last. Enjoy!

Historic Cemetery pendant necklaces (c) Tui Snider
Historic Cemetery pendant necklaces (c) Tui Snider

 

Thank you for your support!
Writing books and giving talks is my day job! I greatly appreciate your support and I hope you enjoy wearing your necklace.  ~Tui

Hey, you! Want to come along for the ride?

No matter where you live in the galaxy, Tui's books can take you on a FUN adventure!
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PRIVATE NEWSLETTER: If you’d like to keep up with me, you might like my newsletter. It comes out every Sunday. Use the form below to sign up if you’d like to:

  • Know where I speak next
  • Find out when my next books come out
  • Learn offbeat trivia
  • See unique cemetery & travel photos
  • Be in the loop for any other fun news!

FREEBIE: As a thank you for signing up to my newsletter, you’ll receive a historic cemetery symbols guide I created called “A Quick Guide to The Many Meanings of Hands.”

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Paranormal Texas is Back with More Haunted Places and True Ghost Stories!

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Paranormal Texas: Your Travel Guide to Haunted Places Near Dallas & Fort Worth, (2nd Edition), by Tui Snider

More Haunted Places and True Ghost Stories!

Tui Snider’s popular travel guide to haunted places in North Texas is back with a fully updated 2nd Edition featuring more haunted places and true ghost stories! Paranormal Texas, 2nd edition will be released on September 19, 2019.

Special Offer: For a limited time, if you pre-order the ebook of Paranormal Texas, Tui will send you the 220 page paperback for free! (details below)

That’s right! Tui is rewarding readers who pre-order Paranormal Texas by sending them a copy of the 220-page paperback for free! The ebook is currently on sale for $2.99 and the paperback will sell for at least $15, so this is quite a deal! (Please note: This offer is only good for mailing addresses in the continental USA.)

To get this deal, simply forward a copy of your Amazon pre-order receipt to Tui at TuiSnider@gmail.com and she’ll take it from there! Click here to pre-order Paranormal Texas, 2nd Edition.

What’s new in Paranormal Texas, 2nd Edition?

Just like the original travel guide, Paranormal Texas 2nd Edition gives readers haunted history and directions to sites where paranormal activity is reported in the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex.

The 2nd edition now includes:

  • Photos: Readers asked for photos of haunted places. Paranormal Texas, 2nd edition has over 50 photos of haunted towns, haunted hotels, and more.
  • Ghost hunting tips: Tui Snider explains what she has learned since she began attending paranormal investigations with Texas ghost hunters.
  • More haunted places: Several new venues (including a haunted doll museum!) with fascinating haunted history were added to Paranormal Texas, 2nd edition.
  • Firsthand accounts: Readers asked for more true ghost stories and hauntings. (She even shares personal experiences with paranormal activity, including a strange encounter with her doppelganger at a haunted hotel!)
  • Paranormal Texas Evidence Database: Readers can also access a special online database with links to EVPs, ghost photos, videos, and other evidence gathered by paranormal investigators who have visited the haunted sites in her book.

Click here to pre-order Paranormal Texas for only $2.99

 

Is Paranormal Texas, 2nd edition for YOU?

  1. Ghost Hunters – If you want to plan a fun road trip to haunted places (with or without ghost hunting equipment) Paranormal Texas, 2nd edition can help.
  2. Armchair Travelers – If you prefer reading about haunted history, Paranormal Texas, 2nd edition can take you on an exciting armchair tour through haunted towns of North Texas.

Click here to pre-order Paranormal Texas at a special sales price of only $2.99

 

Special Offer: For a limited time, if you pre-order the ebook of Paranormal Texas, Tui will send you the 220 page paperback for free! (Scroll up for details.)

 

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True Ghost Story Round-up

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Want to read True Ghost Stories?

Even though I research and explore haunted places all year round, when Halloween nears, this site gets even more searches than usual from readers looking for true ghost stories. In fact, I love paranormal stories so much I even wrote a travel guide to haunted hot spots here in north Texas. (It’s called Paranormal Texas – check it out!)

I also share a lot of true ghost stories right here on my website. To save you the hassle of finding them yourself, I’ve made a handy dandy list for you. So scroll on down and dive into some creepy true tales of spooky ghosts and paranormal experiences!

 

Veiled statue. (photo by Tui Snider)
Veiled statue. (photo by Tui Snider)

Check out these true ghost stories:

I hope you enjoy these true spooky tales of paranormal hot spots and ghostly encounters:

Did I Hear Ghosts at Elmwood Cemetery? by Tui Snider

Ghost Hunting in Mineral Wells, Texas

Glowing Tombstone in Springtown, Texas 

Listen to True Ghost Stories on TGWW Radio with Teal Gray & Tui Snider

Tui Snider’s True Ghost Stories Roundup from 2011

Tui Snider’s True Ghost Stories Roundup from 2012

Tui Snider’s Haunted Travel Blog Carnival 

 

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History, Haunts & Legends Paranormal Conference in Jefferson, Texas

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What is Jefferson’s History, Haunts and Legends?

History, Haunts, and Legends (HHL) is a one-day paranormal conference held in Jefferson, Texas twice a year: once in the spring and once in the fall. Jodi Breckenridge, who leads the Jefferson Ghost Walk, created this event in 2006, and it has steadily gained momentum ever since!

Historic Cemetery Symbols Talk

I’m so excited to be giving my Historic Cemetery Symbols presentation at History, Haunts, and Legends on November 7, 2015. I absolutely love the town of Jefferson and have been dying to attend HHL, but it’s just never worked out for me in the past. For once, I’m not out of town or booked elsewhere, so I can finally attend!

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HHL Daytime Events

History, Haunts, and Legends offers Daytime Events and Nighttime Events. Daytime events include a full roster of speakers, numerous vendors, and a psychic gallery. HHL’s Daytime Events are hosted at the Jefferson Visitors Center (305 E Austin St, Jefferson, TX 75657.)

Speakers and Vendor schedule: The doors open on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. This gives attendees time to drink coffee and don name tags. Guest speakers start presenting at 9:15 and will run all day. (Read on for a full list of speakers and more info about the vendors.)

Psychic Gallery with Dakota Lawrence: At 4:00 p.m., medium, Dakota Lawrence, offers a psychic gallery. Tickets for this event are an additional $35. Seating is limited, but there are still a few seats available as of this writing.

Dinner Break: Around 5:30 or 6, there’s time for a dinner break. People can relax, grab a bite to eat, and get prepared for some ghost hunting, if so inclined!

HHL Nighttime Events

Evening Paranormal Investigations: For its Nighttime Events, History, Haunts, and Legends offers paranormal investigations at 6 haunted hot spots in historic Jefferson, Texas. These spots were all chosen because they are haunted hot spots.

A different paranormal investigation team will be set up at each haunted location. This way, conference attendees can see how different groups conduct their investigations, while also experiencing different haunted locations. To keep these locations from being overly crowded, HHL’s Nighttime Events attendees will be divided into 6 groups.

Each group will spend 45 minutes at each location. It’s like a bar hop, except instead of boozing it up, you are moving from one haunted hot spot to another throughout the evening!

HHL: Paranormal Investigations

Here’s the list of Haunted Locations in Jefferson, Texas that History, Haunts and Legends attendees with tickets to HHL’s Nighttime Events will be investigating:

Hale House
Segal-Wharton
Claiborne House
Three Sisters Cottages
Old Kahn Saloon
Old Mill

HHL: Who is speaking?

The History, Haunts and Legends paranormal conference is going to be jam-packed with interesting speakers, including my talented friend and TGWW Radio co-host, Teal Gray, who will be giving a presentation on Interspecies Communication.

As I mentioned earlier, I’m also giving my Historic Cemetery Symbols talk at HHL in Jefferson, Texas this weekend. (Jefferson has some gorgeous historic cemeteries, too, so I plan on doing some research while I am there!)

Other History, Haunts and Legends paranormal conference speakers include:
Larry Flaxman – Author
Brad Klinge – Paranormal Investigator, Producer
Chris Melancon – Paranormal Society of New Orleans
Jeromy Jones – Paranologies (ghost hunting equipment)
Cathy Nance – Photographer, Woodlands Paranormal
Maria Santos  – Psychic Medium
Dr. Rita Louise – Author, Medical Intuitive
Mitchel Whitington – Author
Terri Jones – Author
Martha Decker – Author

Dakota Lawrence – Please note: Dakota is not a speaker, per se. He will, however, be giving a Psychic Gallery at 4:00 p.m. for an additional $35.

HHL: Who are the vendors?

Jodi Breckenridge has rounded up a wide variety of vendors, for History, Haunts, and Legends. I am really looking forward to seeing what these folks have to offer!

Here’s just a partial list of vendors who will be attending the History, Haunts and Legends paranormal conference in Jefferson:

Linda Anthony Hill – Author
John Cappello – Psychic/Medium, Aura Photography
Ka Horne – Psychic Artist
Olyve Abbott – Author
Kimberly Ridgeway – Spiritual Healer
Diana Leggett – Blue Road Institute

Tickets, Admission, More Information:

$35 Daytime Events Ticket: This tickets lets you enjoy all the speakers and vendors during the day.
$50 Nighttime Event Ticket: This ticket pays for your paranormal investigations at 6 different haunted locations in Jefferson, Texas.
$75 VIP Ticket: This ticket covers both the Daytime *and* the Nighttime events, and is a fabulous deal!. (Plus, if you attend the Jefferson Ghost Walk, this dual ticket is a mere $65.)
$35 Psychic Gallery Ticket: This ticket is exclusively for Dakota Lawrence’s psychic gallery.
Jefferson Ghost Walk: Speaking of the ghost walk, visit the Jefferson Ghost Walk website for more information on how to attend. (I highly recommend this tour! Even my skeptical, science teacher husband enjoyed Jodi Breckenridge’s tour. You learn a lot about the town of Jefferson’s history in a very entertaining manner!)
For History, Haunts and Legends Tickets and more information call: 
903-601-3375 or 903-665-6289

Read more about Jefferson, Texas

Jefferson, Texas is a picturesque town chock full of fascinating history and haunted lore. To read more about fun things to see and do in Jefferson, check out these articles from around the web:

Here’s a photo essay I wrote called: Jefferson, Texas: Simple Pleasures, Ghosts, & Bigfoot in the Little Easy.

The river plays such a big part in Jefferson’s history, that it’s well worth taking a ride on the Turning Basin Riverboat Tour.

Great article about Jefferson, Texas by Chet Garner, aka “The Daytripper”: Haunting Hospitality in Jefferson.

Find out why the Houston Chronicle calls Jefferson: The Most Haunted Town in Texas

A blogger named Pat Austin shares her tips for: Taking a Fun Trip to Jefferson

Want to read more like this?


To read about more weird, offbeat, and overlooked places, check out my best-selling travel guide: 
UNEXPECTED TEXAS: Your Guide to Offbeat & Overlooked History, Day Trips & Fun Things to do near Dallas & Fort Worth
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For ghost hunting hot spots, check out my best-selling travel guide to haunted places: 
PARANORMAL TEXAS: Your Travel Guide to Haunted Places near Dallas & Fort Worth
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For a strange-but-true tale of Texas history, check out this bizarre piece of West Texas history: 
The Lynching of the Santa Claus Bank Robber

 


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