Tui Snider - author & speaker

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10K Author Milestone Celebration Prize Giveaway!

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Exciting Author Milestone

If you support me on Patreon, then you already know this (because I share my biggest news there first.) But *drum roll please* I recently hit a very exciting milestone as an author: I have now sold more than 10,000 books! Whee!

How to celebrate? With a Giveaway!

To celebrate this exciting milestone, I’ve created the Author Milestone Celebration Giveaway! From now through December 4th, 2020 December 21, 2020 you can help me celebrate and possibly win a prize, such as:

PRIZES? Here’s the list

  1. Paperback of any of my books (your choice) – three winners (US only)
  2. eBook of your choice – three winners (Worldwide.)
  3. ANY single item from my GraveHour Gifts Shops – three winners (US only.)
  4. Thank You Postcard featuring my Historic Cemetery Photos – five winners (Worldwide.)

*All winners will receive a Historic Cemetery Thank You postcard from me!

PRIZES? See what they look like here:

GraveHour Gifts: For historic cemetery calendars and notebooks visit this link: GraveHour Gifts 1. For historic cemetery mugs, necklaces, and posters, visit this link: GraveHour Gifts 2.

Want to see my books? Hop over to this link: Tui Snider’s Amazon Author page.

How to WIN: 4 Places to Enter!

There are four different places to enter my Author Milestone Celebration Giveaway: Right here on my blog, FaceBook, Twitter, and/or Instagram.

It really just depends on where you like to spend time online. And you can enter the giveaway in all four places if you want.

The more ways you enter, the more entry points you gain to win. Have fun with it! :)

Enter right here on my blog: 1. Sign up for my weekly newsletter (if you haven’t already) and 2. Leave a comment on this post telling me which item in my GraveHour Gift Shops you would most like to win.

Enter on FaceBook: 1. Sign up for my weekly newsletter (if you haven’t already) and 2. Tag me in a FaceBook post that shares this page. Make sure you tag @TuiSnider so I see it!

Enter on Twitter: 1. Sign up for my weekly newsletter (if you haven’t already) and 2. Tweet about this giveaway. Make sure you tag @TuiSnider so I see it!

Here’s an example tweet for you to cut and paste: I just entered the Author Milestone Giveaway to celebrate 10K book sales by @TuiSnider & you can, too! https://tuisnider.com/2020/11/14/10k-book-prize-giveaway/ #GraveHour #texas #cemetery #history #indieauthor #prize #giveaway #contest #StoryDam (Earns you 2 entry points for each tweet!)

Enter on Instagram: 1. Sign up for my weekly newsletter if you haven’t already, and 2. Share my IG giveaway post to your IG stories, and 3. Tag two OR MORE people who you think would enjoy winning prizes in this giveaway. Go to this link on IG to participate, or simply visit my IG accounts: @TuiSnider and/or @GraveHour and find the contest post there.

*Gain Bonus points: Post a photo of ANY of my books on FB, Twitter, or IG (remember to tag me so I’ll see it) and you’ll earn 10 entry points! (And if your book photo is in a cemetery, I’ll give you 15 points.)

Deadline (12/21!) and other details

This giveaway is open until midnight CST on December 4, 2020 UPDATE: THE CONTEST HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO RUN THROUGH December 21, 2020! Winners will be announced shortly after, GOOD LUCK! 🍀⠀I will use random.org to choose the winners.

*Please note: This giveaway is NOT endorsed or affiliated with Twitter, FaceBook, or Instagram in any manner. I’m just doing this for fun.

READ MY BOOKS: To see a list of all my published books, check out Tui  Snider’s Amazon page. 

Learn more about offbeat travel & historic cemeteries at my YouTube Channel

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T-Shirt Giveaway: Vote for a Chance to Win Your Favorite Design!

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You asked for T-Shirts:

Readers of my books, especially those who enjoy Understanding Cemetery Symbols, keep asking me to create T-shirts using photos I take in historic graveyards. And while it’s fun creating mock up designs in Canva.com, it’s intimidating. I’ve had no idea how to actually manufacture the T shirts – until now!

[Disclosure: I’m receiving free T-shirts for including a link to CreateAShirt in this post!]

Memento Mori photos & designs (c) Tui Snider
Memento Mori photos & designs (c) Tui Snider

Enter CreateAShirt.com

The other day I got an email from CreateAShirt.com. They offered to print out some shirts for me in exchange for linking to their site, as I just did in the previous sentence. Pretty cool, eh?

I could use your advice

Here’s where you come in! I’ve got a TON of potential T-shirt designs, but I’m not sure which one to choose. I’ve narrowed the selection down to four of my favorite “Memento Mori” designs, but I can’t quite make up my mind…

Win one of the T-Shirts!

I could really use your opinion. Which of the following designs would you want to wear on a T-shirt? After you vote using the poll below, leave a comment on this blog post. As a thank you,  on 12/16/2017 I will choose three lucky people to receive one of the finished T-shirts. How fun is that?

Vote for ONE of the following designs:

 

Memento Mori photos & designs (c) Tui Snider
Memento Mori photos & designs (c) Tui Snider

Why “Memento Mori”?

As historic cemetery buffs may know, “Memento Mori” is Latin for “Remember you must die.” This grim phrase was a common epitaph back in the day! Now, it makes an interesting conversation starter. For example, you might want to wear it when you visit a friend who has a “Live, Love, Laugh” poster in their kitchen. Times certainly have changed, haven’t they?

PLACE YOUR VOTE BELOW – deadline 12/14/17:

Which T-shirt design should I print?

  • 2. Praying Angel (34%, 11 Votes)
  • 1. Hand of God (22%, 7 Votes)
  • 3. Gazing Angel (22%, 7 Votes)
  • 4. Kiss of Death (22%, 7 Votes)

Total Voters: 32

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Vote on Your Favorite Ghost Stories from the TGWW Radio show!

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True Ghost Stories, with Prizes for Treats!

Wow, that was fun! Moments ago, Teal Gray and I finished hosting  a special streaming radio show in honor of Halloween(click that link to hear the replay.)  Instead of just having one or two guests on the Teal Gray Worldwide Radio show as we usually do, we have arranged for 8 brave listeners to call in and share their best real life ghost story.

Listeners can now vote for their favorite true ghost stories. The top 3 paranormal tales will be announced on next week’s show, on Tuesday, October 27, 2015.

And, yes, there will be PRIZES!

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Vote for your favorite True Ghost Story

You can listen to all the spooky tales by clicking the following link:
Teal Gray Worldwide Radio: True Ghost Stories Show. That link is good for both the *live* show as well as the replay! You have until October 27, 2015 to cast your vote.

How to vote?

Voting for your favorite true ghost story is easy! Either leave a comment on this blog post with the number of your top pick, or let us know on the Teal Gray WorldWide Facebook page, or on Twitter @TGWWRadio, or by contacting either of us a direct message. Use whatever method you prefer!

Vote on these True Ghost Stories:

1. “Phantom Diner” by Vern
He stopped by for a slice of pie, but he may have stepped back in time!

2. “Room 315” by Jo Donna
She checked into a hotel where the previous tenant may have never checked out!

3. “Look for it, Baby!” by Shelly
A beloved family heirloom is retrieved with assistance from the beyond!

4. “Baby Monitor Mystery” by Bruce
Baby monitors are meant to create peace of mind for new parents. This one, however, created nightmares!

5. “The Hell Hounds of Galveston” by Q-Tip
A lone ghost hunter has a terrifying encounter with a local legend!

6. “Hello, You Called Me” by Kathy
Relatives receive loving text messages from a family member… who is in a coma!

7. “Hot Rod Phantom” by Barron
A mechanic realizes he is not the only one excited to get his old Dodge running again!

8. “Closet Encounter” by Kit
A little girl moves into a historic home and discovers a ghostly secret in the closet!

Teal & Tui’s Tales

Not eligible for the contest, but true stories told on-air by Teal and Tui: Not to be left out, Teal Gray and I were inspired to share ghostly tales of our own!

“Trilogy of Terror- The Light, the Dark and the Other” by Teal
Three mysterious entities appear, with three very different messages for Teal!

“The Goat Lady’s Got My Back” by Tui 
A benevolent spirit dispenses advice to a group of housemates & on one occasion, she even takes matters into her own hands!

You can enter to win prizes using the Rafflecopter gizmo below, so give that a try while you’re here, too! (Winners will be announced on the October 27th show.)

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Want to read more?

To read about more weird, offbeat, and overlooked places, check out my best selling travel guide: Unexpected Texas. For ghost hunting hot spots, check out my best selling travel guide to haunted places: Paranormal Texas. For a strange-but-true tale of Texas history, check out: The Lynching of the Santa Claus Bank Robber. Happy travels!

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Tui Snider having fun on a Texas road trip!
Tui Snider having fun on a Texas road trip!

 

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True Ghost Stories, with Prizes for Treats!

Later this month, Teal Gray and I are hosting a special streaming radio show in honor of Halloween. Instead of just having one or two guests on the Teal Gray Worldwide Radio show as we usually do, we are inviting people to call in and share their best real life ghost story.

Listeners can then vote for their favorite true ghost stories. The top 3 paranormal tales will be announced on our show the following week.

And, yes, there will be PRIZES!

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2 Ways to Win Ghost Hunting Goodies!

First way to win: Help us spread the word!

You can win prizes simply by helping us spread the word about this contest. Just use the Rafflecopter gizmo below. It’s easy to use! Just scroll down and get started. Plus, you can enter daily.

We want to get the best true ghost stories possible for our contest, but we need to get the word out. Your help is greatly appreciated!

You can enter daily, & the more times you enter, the better your chances! Three winners will be chosen at random (so the more times you enter, the better your chances! You can enter daily.)

Please note: Due to the high cost of shipping overseas, physical prizes will only be sent to those with an address in the USA. We can, however, send you ebooks as a prize, no matter where you reside. 

Second way to win: Tell Us Your Best True Ghost Story

How to enter: Best True Ghost Story Contest On-Air
Teal Gray and I will choose up to 12 listeners to share their ghost stories on our show. So, if you have a good spooky story to share – that happened to you – please email me at TuiSnider at gmail.com. I will get back to you as soon as possible to let you know if your story sounds suitable.

Here’s what we are looking for:
1. Keep it brief: You must be able to tell your story in 5 minutes or less.

2.  If needed, we can read the story on your behalf: If you want, we can read your true ghost story on your behalf. We promise to do our best for you, since this is a contest! Since we have listeners all over the globe, if you live in a time zone that makes it hard to listen live, or if you simply feel too shy to be on-air, or whatever… we still want you to have the opportunity to enter the contest. (We already have one story that we will be reading for a person.)

Please note: Due to the high cost of shipping overseas, physical prizes will only be sent to those with an address in the USA. We can, however, send you ebooks as a prize, no matter where you reside. 

Prizes for Spreading the Word:

 

Three winners will be chosen at random from those who help us spread the word about the True Ghost Story contest on Teal Gray Worldwide Radio. We really appreciate your help! Here are the prizes Teal and I are giving out:


First, Second & Third place winners will all receive the spiffy SainSonic SS5650 Non-Contact Instant-Read Laser IR Themometer Gun Wide Temperature Range(-50~650°C) Yellow-Grey (pictured above) which you can take with you on paranormal investigations and use to detect sudden changes in temperature!

In addition, the First Place Winner will also receive signed copies of all 3 of my books, (Unexpected Texas, Paranormal Texas, &  The Lynching of the Santa Claus Bank Robber) as well as a road trip postcard from me!

Please note: Due to the high cost of shipping overseas, physical prizes will only be sent to those with an address in the USA. We can, however, send you ebooks as a prize, no matter where you reside. 

Prizes for True Ghost Stories:

GRAND PRIZE – true ghost story


GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Wins signed copies of all 3 of my books, (Unexpected Texas, Paranormal Texas, &  The Lynching of the Santa Claus Bank Robber), The Ghost Meter EMF Sensor (pictured above), as well as a road trip postcard from me!

SECOND PLACE – true ghost story


2nd Place WINNER: Wins signed copies of all 3 of my books, (Unexpected Texas, Paranormal Texas, &  The Lynching of the Santa Claus Bank Robber), a handy-dandy Natural Quartz Crystal Pendulums 12 Facet Reiki Charged (pictured above), as well as a road trip postcard from me!

THIRD PLACE – true ghost story

3rd Place WINNER: Wins signed copies of all 3 of my books, (Unexpected Texas, Paranormal Texas, &  The Lynching of the Santa Claus Bank Robber), and a road trip postcard from me!

Please note: Due to the high cost of shipping overseas, physical prizes will only be sent to those with an address in the USA. We can, however, send you ebooks as a prize, no matter where you reside. 

Follow the Steps Below to Enter the Contest Right Now & Help Us Spread the Word!

All you have to do is either login via Facebook or by using your email address (which will be kept private!), then follow the steps in the Rafflecopter gizmo below to be entered into the contest to win ghost hunting equipment and signed copies of my books.

You can enter each day, so y’all come back now, ya hear?

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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.

 

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.

 

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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This Week on TGWW Radio: 24 Hour Paranormal, Selena Roane & a Contest Giveaway!

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Tune in each Thursday for Teal Gray Worldwide Radio

Join me and my co-hosts hosts Teal Gray, and Jonathan Emmett, each and every Thursday for Teal Gray Worldwide Radio . Each week the three of us and our special guests have a lively discussion about offbeat, unusual, and downright strange places and events around the world.

Whether you listen *live* or catch the replay, we invite you to be a part of it!

First half guest: 24 Hour Paranormal

24hr-expo-poster-blog-header-smallerTGWW Radio’s first-hour guests this week are the folks from 24 Hour Paranormal: Shannon Houk, Lynette Conkle, Mike Smith, Korina Magness, and Sophia Saad. 24 Hour Paranormal is a north Texas ghost hunting group that team uses investigative, scientific, and spiritual techniques to better understand the unknown. To read more about the team, its members, and their backgrounds, visit: About 24 Hour Paranormal.

Supernatural Expo July 18, 2015

24 Hour Paranormal has exciting news to share! On July 18, 24 Hour Paranormal is hosting a Supernatural Expo from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Premier Event Center at Lakeland Plaza (1165 S. Stemmons Freeway) in Lewisville, Texas.  This exciting event includes paranormal investigators, mediums, psychics, authors, metaphysical items, cryptid investigators, UFO researchers, paranormal merchandise, and much, much more!

Charity Raffle & Prizes Galore

The folks at 24 Hour Paranormal have arranged for their Supernatural Expo to include a charity raffle. For $2 per ticket (or 3 tickets for $5) you become eligible for all sorts of prizes, including dowsing rods, psychic readings, massages, and more! You do not have to be present in order to win, and all proceeds for the raffle go to the Russ Martin Foundation, which supports the families of fallen police officers and firefighters.

Win Free Admission & a Signed Copy of Paranormal Texas

Enter *here* to win tickets to the Supernatural Expo & a signed copy of Paranormal Texas!
Enter *here* to win tickets to the Supernatural Expo & a signed copy of Paranormal Texas!

Feeling lucky? Entering the Rafflecopter near the end of this post gives you the chance to win free tickets to the Supernatural Expo and/or a signed copies of Paranormal Texas, my bestselling travel guide to paranormal hot spots in the Dallas – Fort Worth region. The Rafflecopter offers several different ways to enter the contest, such as by leaving a comment on this blog post, visiting certain Facebook pages, and even sending out tweets about the Supernatural Expo.

The contest ends on July 17th, and winners will be announced shortly thereafter. In the meantime, you may enter once a day until the contest is over!

More about the Supernatural Expo

For a full list of speakers and vendors, visit: Supernatural Expo Speakers & Vendors.  

For more info, including discounted lodging, visit: Supernatural Expo Lodging Discount

 

Second half guest: Selena Roane

In the second half of this week’s TGWW Radio show, Selena Roane joins the fun! As a result of her own strange experiences, Selena Roane founded an investigative group called FEAR Paranormal

Selena Roane will tell listeners more about her show Spirit Quest, which is a show about learning from those we come in contact with, being living or in spirit… searching for those answers.
Here is her full bio:

Selena Roane is the founder of FEAR Paranormal Society, a paranormal investigation team. She is also the host of Close to Death, an internet show about virtually anything paranormal.

In addition to her paranormal team and show, she is an empath and is currently working on developing and enhancing that ability. Selena attends and speaks at various conferences and has led numerous investigations. She was included as an investigator on the “Shadows of 66” documentary with Chip Coffey, Brad and Barry Klinge in 2013.

The paranormal is Selena’s passion. She is continuously researching and learning in an effort to deepen her knowledge and enthusiasm for the field.

We hope you join us on Teal Gray Worldwide Radio whether you listen *live* or catch the replay!

You can listen to Close to Death every Tuesday at 6pm CT - 7pm ET
You can listen to Close to Death every Tuesday at 6pm CT – 7pm ET

Join us in the TGWW Pre-show Chat Room:

The fun starts an hour *before* the radio show! How? By joining us in the Teal Gray Worldwide Radio chat room: TGWW Chat Room

Tui and the gang will be in the TGWW Radio Chat Room at this time:
6pm Eastern
5pm Central
4pm Mountain
3pm Pacific

Listen *live* or catch the replay:

Here’s the link if you want to listen to the *live* show and/or the replay: TGWW Radio show

Call into the TGWW Radio show:

If you have a question or comment during the show,
pick up your phone and call us at
618-421-4522

Tweet TGWW Radio!

Teal Gray Worldwide Radio has a Twitter account now! It’s a little over a week old, but we’ve got nearly 1000 followers. Follow us & we will follow you back: @TGWWradio.

You can also follow each Teal Gray Worldwide Radio host individually:

Teal Gray – @Teal_Gray
Tui Snider = @TuiSnider
Jonathan Emmett = @WalktheMist

Enter to Win Prizes with the Rafflecopter below:

To enter, follow the directions on the Rafflecopter below. Some options allow you to enter once a day! The grand prize is 2 Free Admission Tickets to the Supernation Expo, plus a signed copy of Paranormal Texas.
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Want to read more?

To read about more weird, offbeat, and overlooked places, check out my best selling travel guide: Unexpected Texas. For ghost hunting hot spots, check out my best selling travel guide to haunted places: Paranormal Texas. For a strange-but-true tale of Texas history, check out: The Lynching of the Santa Claus Bank Robber. Happy travels!

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

For updates on my offbeat travels, books, & other fun stuff (such as postcards from the road!) subscribe to my author newsletter using the form below:

Tui Snider having fun on a Texas road trip!
Tui Snider having fun on a Texas road trip!

 

Holiday Gift Exchange – Book Lovers Blog Hop

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Book Lovers Blog Hop = Free eBooks & Swag

It doesn’t matter whether you’re on Santa’s naughty or nice list, all you have to do this week for free eBooks & nifty book-related swag is hop through the links on this page:

The Holiday Gift Exchange – Book Lovers Blog Hop

But don’t hop away, yet. *This* post is one of the blog hop stops!

My Gifts to You

Since this holiday blog hop caters to book lovers, I created a freebie highlighting my favorite independent bookstore: Booked Up in Archer City, Texas.

Booked Up is a labor of love created by the award-winning Texas author, Larry McMurtry. My freebie features an excerpt about the famous bookstore from my best-selling travel guide, Unexpected Texas. However, since my book does *not* contain any photos, I’ve added a whole bunch of pictures snapped during my writing research trip to Archer City, Texas.

How to Claim Your Gift

Simply leave a comment on this post sharing a holiday travel memory and I’ll email you a copy of my free ebook, Unexpected Texas: Larry McMurtry’s Booked Up (with photos!) [UPDATE: My blog is not accepting comments for some unknown reason right now, so until I get this fixed, if you’d like the freebie, simply email me & I’ll send it your way. Thanks!]

I hope you enjoy learning about Booked Up. If you’re ever in north Texas a trip to Archer City to see this one-of-a-kind independent bookstore is definitely worth the effort!

Just so you know, my freebie will run from today all the way through New Year’s Day.

$100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

Also, to have a chance of winning a $100 Amazon Gift Card, enter the Rafflecopter drawing at the bottom of this blog post.

Hop Along with Me & Be Sure to Tell Your Friends!

Once again, this link to see what other authors are giving away this week: The Holiday Gift Exchange – Book Lovers Blog Hop.

Holiday sale through New Year's Day! (photo by Tui Snider)
Holiday sale through New Year’s Day! (photo by Tui Snider)

My Other Holiday gift

I’m also offering my latest book project, The Lynching of the Santa Claus Bank Robber, for only 99 cents through New Year’s Day. Please note that this is a pre-order for the Kindle version. The eBook will be officially released on March 1, 2015. (Exciting news! As of this writing, it is currently #9 on the Amazon Best Sellers List for West South Central Travel!)

After New Year’s Day, however, the price will continue to climb as launch day approaches!

Here’s a brief description:

“In December 1927, Santa Claus came to town – and proceeded to rob a bank! Tui Snider’s latest book, “The Lynching of the Santa Claus Bank Robber” follows this true crime story from one strange-but-true event to the next.

From genteel women vomiting from sheer disgust, phony paralysis, a mysterious blonde, and a doctor declaring that one bandit’s breath smelled “too good” for him to qualify as insane – a crazy chain of events leads up to the mob hanging of a very bad Santa in small Texas town.”

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