In this week’s episode of The Bookshop at the End of the Internet, author Daniel Powell discusses his latest book, Fo(u)nd Memories. This short story collection was inspired by Daniel’s collection of old photographs. He began collecting old photos seven or eight years ago when he walked into an antique shop and saw a few photographs that were so intriguing he couldn’t leave them behind. Daniel is quick to point out that these are not artistic photos. They are simply snapshots of other people’s lives, taken in everyday situations, and Daniel began to wonder at the stories behind them. Being the writer that he is, he made up stories to fit the photos, and the result is Fo(u)nd Memories. In this episode, I’ll chat with Daniel about his writing journey, how he was never a collector of anything until he found those first photographs, and how this short story collection has challenged him and allowed him to grow as a writer.

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In this week’s episode of The Bookshop at the End of the Internet, my guest is author Nicole Strickland. Nicole is the founder and director of the San Diego Paranormal Research Society, and she has written numerous books about locations that she has personally investigated for paranormal activity. Three of her books explore the RMS Queen Mary, the retired luxury ocean liner moored in Longbeach, CA that is considered one of the most haunted places on earth. Nicole has spent years researching the places she writes about, delving into their history and interviewing people with connections to the sites. She also explores the locations herself in order to validate the experiences of others. The Queen Mary is a particular favorite of hers, due to its rich history and the consistency of its paranormal activity. In this episode, I’ll chat with Nicole about her writing journey, how she separates rumors of ghosts from the facts and evidence, and the care she takes to write about haunted places while still respecting the privacy of both the spirits and their living relatives.

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