*We are sorry to announce that Jeff Dwyer is not able to attend due to medical issues.
Jeff Dwyer is a third-generation San Francisco Bay Area native. Born in Oakland and raised in the island community of Alameda. As a boy, he explored the old neighborhoods of Alameda, sometimes sneaking into a abandoned Victorian mansions to look for ghosts. About the age of 10, Jeff noticed that he could see things that others could not. He soon realized he was seeing ghosts or spirit remnants. Throughout his teenage years, Jeff's desire for adventure took him to many of the Bay Area's most historic locations including the old Oakland Airport, Jack London's home in nearby Sonoma, Fort Point in San Francisco, and the Winchester House in San Jose. Jeff attended the East Bay campus of the California State University, the University of California at Berkeley, and the University of Southern California, earning a bachelor's degree, two master of science degrees, and a Ph. D. in the medical sciences. Numerous paranormal experiences in hospitals and other clinical settings intensified Jeff's interest in ghosts and after-life phenomena and prompted him to write the first book of his Ghost Hunters's Guide series, Ghost Hunter's Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area. This was followed by 7 other Ghost Hunter's Guide books, including a 2nd edition to his first book. Jeff's latest book, The Art and Science of Paranormal Investigation is also now availible.Jeff keeps busy with his paranormal investigations, writing projects, personal appearances at book events, radio and TV appearances, and a demanding job as a clinical specialist in cardiology at a busy medical center. He lives in Fairfield with his wife and three children.
Ghost Hunter's Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area- This guide highlights more than one hundred haunted spots, all accessible to the public, in and around San Francisco. Listings include addresses and other contact information for sites as diverse as the Old Bodega Schoolhouse, featured in Hitchcock's horror film The Birds, to the poltergeist-infested Bank of America Building. Intrepid visitors can even plan their own paranormal experiences with the author's handy checklists, procedural tips, and lists of published and on-line resources.
Ghost Hunter's Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area, 2nd Edition- This new edition of the ultimate guide to finding ghosts in the Bay Area highlights more than 100 haunted spots in and around San Francisco, all accessible to the public. Featured sights include the Queen Anne Hotel, one of the most haunted buildings in the area; the Atherton House; Cameron House in Chinatown; and of course, Alcatraz Prison. With advice on what to do with a ghost, what to do after the ghost hunt, and other telekinetic tidbits, this guide encourages travelers to be attentive and imaginative, willing them to take that extra spirit-sighting step.
Ghost Hunter's Guide to Seattle and Puget Sound- Designed as a guide for locals, new residents, and travelers seeking encounters with apparitions from the unique history of Seattle, this book will enable paranormal adventurers to see beyond the surface of various locations throughout the city, including locations near the Puget Sound. Detailed descriptions and historical background guide readers to sites of natural disasters, tragedies, criminal activities, and ghostly legends and lore. Within these pages Dwyer's extensive knowledge and research guarantee the reader many spectacular, well-informed accounts that will leave them spellbound.
Ghost Hunter's Guide to Monterey and California's Central Coast- This guidebook offers armchair entertainment and open-road adventure for casual and serious ghost hunters as well as tourists who seek a lively twist to local history. It is a detailed book about places that are accessible to the public. More than 100 haunted sites in Monterey and California's Central Coast are described in the guide, with the following areas included: the San Mateo Coast, Santa Cruz, Capitola, Watsonville, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Big Sur, San Simeon, Cayucos, Morro Bay, Gaviota, Los Olivos, Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, along with various inland missions and towns.
Ghost Hunter's Guide to New Orleans- This guide is designed for locals, new residents, and travelers seeking the haunted history of the Crescent City and nearby locales. Detailed descriptions and historical background for more than 70 locations guide readers to sites of tragic events where they might encounter ghostly apparitions.
Ghost Hunter's Guide to Los Angeles- Equally informative for both the novice and the more experienced paranormal adventurer, Ghost Hunter's Guide to Los Angeles offers visitors and residents a chance to see beyond the surface of usual tourist haunts. Numerous sites of natural disasters, criminal activity, suicides, and other tragic events abound in the greater Los Angeles area, providing hundreds of opportunities for ghost hunting. Ghost hunter Jeff Dwyer suggests sites from Hollywood to Long Beach, as well as spots in nearby San Diego and Santa Barbara, and describes in simple terms how to look for and interact with supernatural phenomena. For the nonbeliever, this book can guide one to interesting and unusual spots that other travelers might miss.
Ghost Hunter's Guide to California's Gold Rush Country- This handbook of the spooky secrets along California's State Route 49. After the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in 1848, droves of people flocked to the Golden State seeking their fortunes. More than 150 years later, their ghosts remain, awaiting discovery. Organized geographically, this tome covers more than 70 haunted sites in Sacramento, Coloma, Auburn, and Folsom, among many others, including addresses of each locale and practical guidelines to organizing a ghost hunt.
Ghost Hunter's Guide to California's Wine Country- An impressive guide to one of America's most fabled lands--California's wine country--takes readers to the old wineries, beautiful vineyards, wine country inns, former brothels, bars, graveyards, and desolate coastal regions still frequented by the ghosts of pioneers, explorers, soldiers, Indians, and wine makers. More than 80 haunted locations are described, with background historical information that will help ghost hunters discover spirits that do not come in a bottle. Several appendixes list local resources for research and special tours and events.
The Art and Science of Paranormal Investigation- Designed for both new-comers to this fascinating field and accomplished investigators of paranormal phenomena. Starting with a solid foundation in the history of the paranormal, the book fully describes the investigative process beginning with methods of interviewing witnesses, research of historical material, and identification of physical elements that may be implicated in the experience of paranormal phenomena. Clear and detailed descriptions and explanations of ghosts, hauntings, phantoms, demons, and other entities are provided with an analysis of the underlying scientific basis and suggestions for investigation and research. The two major methods of paranormal investigation – Psychic and Technical – comprising the art and science of paranormal investigation, are critically analyzed and described in ways that promote their proper use and lead to more successful ghost hunts.
Flight Across Forever- A fictional novel based on a conept that is re-emerging among Americans; reincarnation. The story follows historical novelist David Tanner as he unravels his personal connections to several past eras while struggling to over-come a writer's block created by discovery of his past-life death in World War 1.
Jeff Davis, Author
From the White Eagle Saloon to the Oregon Coast
"Jeff Davis shares his most memorable paranormal encounters"
As a child he became fascinated with classic horror, and epic movies. This led to an interest in archaeology, mythology, and spiritualism. As he grew older, Jeff acted on his interests, earning first a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and a Master’s in Archaeology, from the University of Sheffield, in England. He worked for several years as a field archaeologist specializing in Native American cultures, as well as the Vikings. In addition to the discipline of archaeology, Jeff has written eight books on the paranormal in the Pacific Northwest. He also co-authored the popular books Weird Washington and Weird Oregon, for Sterling Publishing and Barnes and Noble.
Weird Oregon- The Pacific Northwest teems with colorful history and unique legends—and this tour of the Beaver State is no exception! Check out the gas station restroom that looks like cowboy boots as you search the skies for a man flying across the state in a lawn chair tethered to helium balloons. And how about visiting that “city” in eastern Oregon with a year-round population of zero to two, depending on whether anyone gets trapped in the snow? Can it get any weirder than this!
Weird Washington- Weird Washington by Jeff Davis and Al Eufrasio is a truly remarkable and valuable book for tourists,affcianados of the unusual and all those interested in the wonders of Washington State. It includes items on The Maury Island UFO Incident, DB Cooper, The Seattle Museum of The Mysteries, Mel's Hole, famous hauntings.Thornewood Castle, and even the grave-sites of Bruce and Brandon Lee. It is informative and factual, and has great pictures. Its not flaky in any way. It would make a great gift to anyone who is new to Washington or appreciates the amazing things the state has to offer.
Ghosts and Strange Critters of Washington and Oregon-This book is the first in a series recounting true ghost stories from the Pacific Northwest. The stories in this book are taken from a variety of sources, including newspaper stories, historic accounts and first hand experiences from people who have had paranormal encounters. Including Jeff's experiences in the Vancouver Barracks, in Vancouver, Washington. Most of the stories in this book are new or have been updated, if the haunting is an old one. Many of the places described in this book are public places, like bars, restaurants, hotels or public buildings. Most of them can be visited by readers for their own experiences.
Ghosts, Critters & Sacred Places of Washington and Oregon- This is the second book in a Jeff Davis' series recounting true ghost stories from the Pacific Northwest. The stories in this book are not fiction, but come from many sources, like newspaper stories and first hand experiences from people who have had paranormal encounters. This book is thirty pages longer than Jeff's first book: Ghosts and Strange Critters of Washington and Oregon. Although most of the stories in this book are new, some of the haunted sites from Jeff's first book have been updated. There are more public places in this book, like bars, restaurants, hotels or public buildings. Most of them can be visited by readers for their own experiences. This book is divided into geograpic regions in Washington and Oregon, including the Puget Sound, the Coast, and east and west of the Cascade Mountains. In addition to ghost stories, there are several stories about "Strange Critters" like the Bigfoot and "Sea Critters" that have been seen in the Pacific Northwest. At the end of the book is a section on ghost hunting, where the author describes natural phenomenon that can be mistaken for hauntings. Such as low frequency sounds, which can cause hallucinations and other seemingly paranomal phenomenon. There is also a history of the Armonica, which instead of creating ghosts was thought to summon angels.
Ghosts, Critters & Sacred Places of Washington and Oregon II-
This is the third book in Jeff Davis' continuing series of books on paranormal events in the Pacific Northwest. These are true stories, taken from Native American legends, books, newspapers and first person interviews. Jeff has collected stories from many of the major cities of Washington and Oregon; Seattle, Portland, Spokane and the Tri-Cities as well as many smaller cities and towns. There are military ghosts, playful ghosts, frightening ghosts and ghostly animals. Many of the haunted places in this book are open to the public as restaurants, pubs, theaters, hotels and museums. There are also strange stories about the many semi-mystical "critters" of the Pacific Northwest. There are new Bigfoot sightings, rains of salamanders, and strange sea creatures in the Puget Sound. In keeping with his curiousity about the science of parapsychology, Jeff examines the phenomenon of ghost photography and how it is suposed to capture spirit images. The ancient practice of firewalking is alive and well in Washington State and Jeff discusses a walk conducted near his home in Southwest Washington.
Ghosts, Critters & Sacred Places of Washington and Oregon III-
Haunted Astoria-
Jeff Davis wrote this 96 page book in celebration of the Third Annual Pacific Northwest Ghosthunters Conference in Astoria, Oregon, in November 2006. Jeff gathered stories on the Astoria area from his previous books, but also visited Astoria several times, finding new stories of haunted locales. There are tales of ghostly sailors, still lingering in their old homes, like Captain George Flavel. Then there is Fort Stevens, where old soldiers have still not faded away. At the Liberty theater, perhaps some of the stage ghosts are still active. Astoria burned to the ground not once, but twice, and perhaps a firefighter or two remains watchful at the Uppertown Firehouse Museum. There are strange sea critters, haunted hotels, B&B’s and restaurants, as well as a ghostly lady at Knappton Cove. In addition to his own experiences, Jeff worked with the Advanced Ghost Hunters of Seattle Tacoma; AGHOST for insight on many of the more spectacular hauntings. These include the Officer’s Inn B&B, the Rosebriar Inn, and the Liberty Theater.
Portland's Rose City Ghosts I-
This book is meant to be the first in a series of collected ghost stories from in and around Portland, Oregon.Volume I’s focus is primarily on historic haunts on the oldest parts of Portland, on the west bank of the Willamette River.These include stories of lost graveyards, Shanghaii tunnels, and Portland’s many flamboyant personalities.Most of these locations are now restaurants, bars, office buildings, or other retail stores.In addition to these places, this volume includes stories on some of Portland’s more famous haunts from other location.These include the White Eagle Saloon, Pittock Mansion, and the former location of the KWJJ Radio station.
A Haunted Tour Guide to the Pacific Northwest (Revised)-
New in September 2010, a revision of my popular book, listing many of the haunted public places that I have heard of in the last 15 years. The haunted locales range from hotels, to bed & breakfasts, to restaurants, to museums . In my other books, I only discussed Washington and Oregon. Here, I include haunted places in British Columbia. It is divided by geographic sections: The first section begins with the southern end of the coast. The listing continues northward through Washington. The next section is southern British Columbia. The guide then moves south, into the Puget Sound. It continues south through the Portland Basin and Willamette Valley, then east through the Columbia River Gorge and eastern Washington and Oregon. There are nearly 200 locales in this book. They are generally listed in alphabetical order. In the case of cities with several hauntings, such as Seattle, the haunts are divided into sections: Places to Stay; Restaurants, Clubs and Theaters; and Shops, Sights and Sounds.
Karen Frazier
Living in a WWII-era apartment where odd things happened set Karen Frazier on quest for answers. For many years, she denied that what she had experienced there was paranormal. Karen began writing as a journalist for Paranormal Underground Magazine.Seeking real-life experience, Karen began researching topics related to the human soul for articles in the magazine. She sought a past life regression hypnotherapy, explored near-death experiences, had a psychic reading, and went on her first paranormal investigation with a local group. It wasn’t until she visited the site of the 1910 Wellington avalanche in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, however, that she moved fully from skeptic to believer. Her experiences there changed her life, as well as her perception about what happens to human beings after they die. That transformation is the subject of her book Avalanche of Spirits: The Ghosts of Wellington.Karen also co-authored Lessons of Many Lives, written with past life regression hypnotherapist, Melissa Watts. Karen is a paranormal investigator with South Sound Paranormal Research. She also serves as a journalist for Paranormal Underground Magazine and is the co-host of Paranormal Underground Radio.
Avalanche of Spirits, The Ghosts of Wellington- On March 1, 1910, an avalanche rocketed down the mountains and descended on two trains filled with passengers and railroad employees. Those trains were sitting on a passing track in the tiny, mountain town of Wellington, Washington. At least 96 people died. Nearly 100 years later, in 2009, paranormal journalist Karen Frazier visited the avalanche disaster site. What she discovered there changed her life forever. Karen, and many others who have spent time at Wellington, believe it is haunted. Avalanche of Spirits: The Ghosts of Wellington is part historical account, part ghost story, and part personal memoir. In the story, past and present join in a spellbinding combination that may just change your belief in ghosts.
Lessons of Many Lives- Author and past life regression hypnotherapist, Melissa Watts, shares her journey from seeker to finder as she first discovered and then experienced past life regression hypnotherapy. What she learned along the way profoundly affected her and changed her life forever. During her hypnotherapy sessions with internationally-known life-between-lives hypnotherapist, Paul Aurand, Melissa (who goes by Lisa) came face to face with her Spirit Guide, ALL, who helped her to learn not only the lessons from her past lives, but also gave her a blueprint for her purpose in this lifetime. Now, Lisa is fulfilling this life's purpose by transforming the passion she has for past life regression into her life's work. She has written Lessons of Many Lives in which she shares her experiences and the lessons that she learned. Everyone has come into this lifetime with a purpose, and no one comes into their life alone. Let Lisa's words and experiences inspire you to learn that you have never been alone, love lasts forever, and help is always just a prayer away.
Teresa Carol
During an emotional trauma, Teresa became aware of her psychic gifts. After a period of training, she found that she was able to go into trance at will to obtain many types of valuable information with exceptional accuracy. Since 1985, Teresa has been a full time Psychic Consultant. Continuing her education in both the Metaphysical and Counseling fields, Teresa constantly increases her proficiency and presentation. As a certified counselor in the State of Washington, Teresa Carol holds degrees in Social Services, Chemical Dependency Counseling & Cross Cultural Psychology. Teresa has been regularly interviewed for local television, radio & newspapers in Canada, Mexico, Peru as well as the United States. Recently she was featured investigating a haunted house on Evening Magazine and interviewed on Kube FM Radio.
All Spooked Up- There's a Ghost in her house, so professional Intuitive Teresa Carol uses this opportunity as a teaching moment. Having spent the last 25 years investigating paranormal activity, Teresa has the experience and skill to explain this phenomena. All Spooked Up is a charming peek into the Subtle Realms from a professional view point. Join Teresa as she contacts the Ghost and moves it on. The book also includes six other Ghost Cases from Teresa Carol's personal experiences.
David Hulegaard
David K. Hulegaard is an author and student of film and music. He developed an extensive imagination at an early age while burying his nose into a mixture of R.L. Stine books and literary classics. With an established professional background in the real world of category management, consultation and marketing, he felt unable to quench his thirst for creativity. This led to the release of his debut novel in October 2010. He currently lives in Oregon City with his fiancee, where there is never a shortage of inspiration. Citing a variety of influences, he loves to dabble within many different genres and settings to tell a story.
The Jumper- When the real estate market collapsed, so too did R.C. Dawson's retirement plan, forcing him back into the workplace at 54 years old. He took the night custodian job at a youth community center, thinking he'd get to enjoy the peace and quiet. He was wrong. The community center was a beautiful old building with a dark secret. It was the home to a mysterious shadow figure they called The Jumper, an innocent looking teenage boy harboring a rage that prevented him from moving on. R.C. now finds himself on a chilling collision course with a powerful force, a 25-year old mystery, and a night he'll never forget.
Noble- In the Autumn of 1947, Jane Emmett went missing from the small Northeastern town of Ashley Falls. When her hidden journal reveals shocking information, Private Investigator Miller Brinkman is called upon to investigate. The case soon evolves into a sinister puzzle of corruption, government cover-up and an unimaginable conspiracy that extends far beyond the town limits of Ashley Falls. How far will Miller be willing to go to follow the twisted trail of truth behind Jane's disappearance? And will he be prepared for the dangerous answer that he seeks?
Kindle All-Stars Presents: Resistance Front- features thirty-one short stories and five essays from the widest variety of authors available in literature. Famous authors Harlan Ellison and Alan Dean Foster, best-selling Kindle authors Jon F. Merz and Bernard J. Schaffer, and authors from the US, UK, New Zealand, and Nepal all come together in this collection to assemble the Resistance Front.
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