OHIO—THE HAUNT OF IT ALL: How does a person who is terrified of ghosts become a real-life ghostbuster? A sampling of hauntings around the state, including some from your backyard. For all kinds of groups grades 5 and up.

200 YEARS OF GHOSTS: A talk written for Ohio's Bicentennial celebration, this covers historical hauntings around Ohio from Adena to Zoar such as the Native American ghosts at Gnadenhutten, ghosts at Underground Railroad sites, spirits at Ft. Meigs and much more. For high school age and up.

GHOSTS THAT HAUNT ME: A selection of my scariest ghostly encounters: A violent inmate of a former lunatic asylum, a permanent prisoner in a sinister penitentiary, the sobbing ghost of a murdered wife, Ohio's REAL Hatchetman, a smothering ghost at an Underground Railroad stop, the ghosts of 96 murdered Indians at Gnadenhutten, the headless motorcyclist of Elmore, and a horrific vision of a skull that predicted a man’s death. This talk is only for 7th grade and up.

FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE: A lighthearted look at how I became a writer, ghosthunter, and self-publisher. This is a favorite with Power of the Pen groups.

SELF-PUBLISHING SECRETS: A realistic look at self-publishing including many valuable practical tips for those of you who may be considering the self-publishing option. Also "How to Write and Market a Ghost Book" for class projects, fund-raisers, etc. Only for adult teaching professionals and librarians.

GRAVE MATTERS: A history of burial customs and death folklore. From the death-pits of Ur of the Chaldeas to the American way of death. Why we hold our breath when passing a cemetery and why iron was the material of choice for graveyard fences.

GHOSTS OF THE DEAD AND FAMOUS: A survey of some famous and infamous Ohioans who had encounters with the unseen world. Includes our haunted presidents and much Ohio history. Recommended for historical societies rather than schoolchildren.

GHOSTLY STORYTELLING: A sampler of ghost stories, old and new, folklore and true.

BUCKEYE BIGFOOTS AND OTHER SPECTRAL ANIMALS: Bigfoot in Greene County? Sea serpents in Lake Erie? From giant frogs to ghostly kangaroos, weird and ghostly animals around the state.

Most of these programs can be tailored for any age level from grades 5 and up and can be edited from 30 minutes to an hour or more. I always include examples of local ghost stories and leave plenty of time for audience questions and sharing. A typical talk is 30-40 minutes + 15 minutes of questions. When presenting a program in school, I   require signed permission slips from parents or guardians. This helps head off controversy and unpleasantness.

FEES: $400 per talk if I am allowed to sell my books and other materials. $600 per talk if personal sales are not allowed. This means if the Friends of the Library want to handle sales and take a percentage, the fee will be $600. All-day school visit fees will depend on the number and type of talks/workshops desired. I can do up to 4 talks/presentations per day. Please e-mail me at invisiblei@aol.com for fees.

If the site of the visit is more than 100 miles roundtrip from Beavercreek, OH [Greene Co., near Dayton] mileage of .25 per mile will be charged. In certain  circumstances, the booking party will also need to provide overnight lodging in a hotel or motel. These travel expenses can be reduced by coordinating a visit with another nearby school, library, or organization.

SOME TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL OR LIBRARY VISIT

Chris Woodyard, author of the Haunted Ohio series will be visiting our school on ____________________. She will be speaking about ghosts in Ohio. My child, __________________________________________, has my permission to attend her presentation.

[Signed] _________________________________ [Date}_______________________

Parent or Guardian

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If your student would like to purchase any of her books, t-shirts or posters, please return this order form with a check or cash. Checks may be made out to KESTREL PUBLICATIONS. Free Bookmarks will be available.

ORDER FORM

_____copies of Haunted Ohio V: 200 Years of Ghosts @ $13.00 Paperback _______

_____copies of Haunted Ohio V: 200 Years of Ghosts @ $22.00 Hardback _______

_____ copies of Ghost Hunter’s Guide to Haunted Ohio @ $15.00 _______

_____ copies of Haunted Ohio @ $12.00 _______

_____ copies of Haunted Ohio II @ $11.00 _______

_____ copies of Haunted Ohio III @ $11.00 _______

_____ copies of Haunted Ohio IV @ $12.00 _______

T SHIRTS (ADULT SIZES ONLY)

_____ Haunted Ohio t-shirt Size S___ M___ L___ XL___

XXL___ XXXL ___ @ $14.00 each

_____ BOO-Centennial t-shirt Size M___ L___ XL___ XXL___ 3X___ $15.00 each

TOTAL _______

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THANK YOU!!