GHOST HUNTERS

I admit to having some Halloween lovers whom I worship; Pumpkinrot , John at Season of Shadows , Sam Hain at The Halloween Blues , and well I've covered most of them in my post about Halloween-themed blogs, but Tom Nardone is one brilliant dude. He took pumpkins from your typical crooked grinning Jack O'Lantern to a level that turns them into squash rock stars! I love his books and keep them out year-round because they just inspire me so much. He doesn't just make fucking insane pumpkin horrors and goofy funny ones like pumpkins vomiting their guts out, but he also fills the books with weird facts you never knew. I like the way this guy's mind works! I will be giving away both his most popular books "Extreme Pumpkins" and "Extreme Pumpkins II." All you have to do is be a follower and comment on this post by 12:00 am EST on Monday (in other words, midnight Sunday night EST). Monday I will make the drawing and announce the two winners. Good luck ya

No, I haven’t forgotten or abandoned the theme of my blog. I took a break admittedly after all the research for the haunted formula and the books I’m working on, but I’ve been in the mood lately to discuss some alternate explanations for hauntings. This will be a series on the blog, called appropriately “Ghost Hunting Theories.” Expect to hear such things discussed as; interdimensional beings, shadow people, aliens, neurologic disorders, residual, alternate universes, time splits, earth effects and completely explainable. In this first in the series, I want to discuss the concept of interdimensional beings. Let’s go to Wikipedia to get an overview: There is a hypothesis called “Interdimensional hypothesis,” relating that UFOs, aliens, shadow people, crop circles, Bigfoot, and ghostly activity are all explained by the passage of beings from another dimension occasionally crossing into our dimension and being glimpsed. I’ll be honest. When I first heard about this theory, I laughed. It’s

Okay, my darlings, it’s time for another quiz. This one will ignite your imaginations. Count your a’s, b’s, c’s and d’s. 1. At Christmastime, I like to… a. Decorate over the top and have a big party b. Go away to a sunny beach resort—screw Christmas! c. Go to a formal dressy Christmas party d. Invite some family over, watch a football game, hang out around the tree 2. I usually prefer to go to the movie theater when there is a movie like… a. “Dan in Real Life,” “Brokeback Mountain,” “Juno” b. “Halloween,” “Saw,” “The Omen” c. “Chocolat,” “Erin Brockovich,” “Gladiator” d. “Adventureland,” “40-year-old Virgin,” “National Lampoon Vacation” 3. My favorite meal is… a. My family’s pot roast and potatoes, homemade pie b. Anything spicy ethnic and unusual that I’ve not had before c. A 6-course meal at a fine restaurant d. Delivery pizza and beer 4. I would like a mate who is… a. A homebody and family oriented b. Edgy and unpredictable c. Educated, intelligent and classy d.

Can spirits attached to beloved places? I think I have a way to finally prove this with a "sure" thing. I’ve always wanted to go back to my childhood home, Aspen Grove, and revisit the haunting there from the Civil War soldiers who were injured and died in its walls when it was a field hospital. The home was haunted very actively, but what intrigues me even more is who has joined the cast since that time. My father died when I was 16. He swore he would meet us at “Aspen Grove.” Soon after he died, the people living in the house told us they saw my father in his light gray suit and pink striped tie (his traveling suit that we buried him in). They had no idea he had died several days earlier. My mother died nearly 20 years later and vowed she would be there. After all, she was the historian who made certain the history of the house was revealed and it was placed on the historical register. She loved that place like nothing else in the world, even us children. We kind of knew th

Julie and I are planning another day trip for the work on our book "Abandoned Places: Abandoned Memories" (Desert Edition). We're heading to Florence, AZ area and going to get more pictures and more psychic readings on abandoned spots, stopping by one of the most creepy ass desert cemeteries from a town that got washed away long ago. Hopefully, do some meditation inside of a medicine wheel and film the inside of a freaky ass WWII POW hospital museum. So, next Thursday expect some weird stuff to start going up on the blog. Well, not like there isn't always weird stuff on here. We have a few trips planned and some strange filming. No doubt as it's turning to October, Dale the Doll will lose his freaking mind. Then, there'll be lots of giveaways and creepy weird stuff, so enjoy from now through our season, it's going to be a freaky ride . See if you can name the movies these memorable lines came from; they’re from lots of genres… Comedy: 1. “I have nipples, G

I am obsessed with scarecrows. I suggest you just go ahead and bookmark Pumpkinrot 's page. You will go there year-round. I get my Halloween cards there and I can't get enough of his YouTube channel where he shows amazing videos of his scarecrow creations. Here's just a sampling of the ones he's invented (above). I think he is truly the greatest Halloween artist and understands the heart of Samhain like no one else. I love Halloween through his eyes and I suggest you enjoy his inspiring art and, if you're still not in the mood for Halloween, get a checkup at the local mental health clinic because something is broken inside. " Hollowman " Comes with gorgeous pics and video. " Roots " Has an amazing spread of photos of this inventive scarecrow. "Johnny Appleseed" (traditional) has loads of pictures and amazing video! "Bog Man" comes with his own legend and lots of gorgeous photos.

*(asterisk) means I’m watching it. MONDAY: SPIKE CHANNEL: “No Country For Old Men” (movie) Amazing, really amazing crime drama, dark and unsettling. SyFy CHANNEL: “Ghost Whisperer” marathon. TUESDAY: *TRAVEL CHANNEL: “Halloween’s Most Extreme” “Most Terrifying Places in America #3” “Ghost Adventures” (repeat) HISTORY CHANNEL: “Monsterquest” (repeat) WEDNESDAY: *SyFy CHANNEL: “Ghost Hunters” Lemp Mansion, “Destination Truth” (repeat) THURSDAY: *SyFy CHANNEL: “Destination Truth” (Josh said this was his fav) “Ghost Fleet” an underwater investigation of ghosts in the South Pacific, followed by “Beast Legends” about griffins. FRIDAY: *TRAVEL CHANNEL: “Most Terrifying Places in America #4” “Ghost Adventures” at an asylum (new) Okay, ya’all, with us going into October next week, expect horror specials and movies to begin amping up. This may become very long Monday entries henceforth.

I'll be honest, I'm not a big fan of Martha Stewart. I think the woman seriously needs to get fucked. That being said, I still cannot help myself every Halloween but let her profit from me one time a year when I purchase the October issue of her magazine. It's a guilty pleasure and other than her putting her stiffened face in every photo, I appreciate the creativity her grunts ( who do all the work ) put into the issue. If you want to look back at the past 10 years of these fantastic issues look here . To me, it isn't October until I have a copy of this in my paws and I have the time and space to really study it. The photography is beautiful, the sets amazing, and the ideas innovative. One particular issue was my favorite of all time: 2005, "Magical Moments." It was filled with very traditional New England feeling Halloween ideas and images, rather organic, spotted gourds, creative Halloween party ideas, creepy witches and black cats. This year's issue is

AUTUMNFOREST: Victor, tell me how it is that you came by the career of killing people in the bayous. VICTOR: I was lonely. AUTUMNFOREST: So, you killed visitors? VICTOR: ( nods dumbly ) You’re purdy. AUTUMNFOREST: Thank you. ( scoots her chair back in the bayou shack ) Do you get out of the swamp very often? VICTOR: I never leave. ( plays with the sharp edge of his hatchet ) AUTUMNFOREST: I have to say that you certainly managed to outsmart all the people who came on the tour of the bayou and killed them in some inventive ways. VICTOR: ( toothless grin ) I’m smart. I’m not stupid. Those people were stupid. ( snorts ) AUTUMNFOREST: Do you feel you’re done with killing now? VICTOR: ( Grunts ) Naw. They had me do a Hatchet 2. AUTUMNFOREST: I understand that’s coming out in October. VICTOR: ( shrugs ) AUTUMNFOREST: Do you plan to go to the premiere? VICTOR: Would ya go with me, purdy lady? AUTUMNFOREST: ( Gets up out of her seat ) S-sorry, Victor. I have to get going now, b

Coming out October 1. Coming October 22. Limited release September 17

I've probably mentioned it on here before. I have a deep love for MST 3000 and mocking bad movies. I also have a real soft spot for SyFy Original movies because they're simply so bad they're good! Case in point; "Ice Spiders," "Dinocroc Vs Supergator," and "Abominable." So, when I heard that "Sharktopus" was coming out tonight, I nearly burst a seam with excitement! It's like a train wreck, you can't look away from. Just look at these preview clips and see if I'm wrong. Please, SyFy, hire me to do your original movies, I have some ideas that would drive the viewers crazed waiting for Saturday night.

It's that time again. A Friday night. If you're hanging out alone, join us and comment back and forth. We will talk about goofy things, flirt, giggle, and generally make everyone feel welcome. Begins at 7 pm EST and goes until the last person passes out or falls asleep. You may begin now.... Oh, and check out Julie's gorgeous pictures from the abandoned motel we visited.

This is yet another episode of my LAUGH series that pokes loving fun at TV paranormal investigators. NOTE: Do not drink while reading this, you are likely to spew the drink through your nose. DR. PHIL MCGRAW: Welcome to my special episode today. I’m having a popular television personality on. He doesn’t know why he’s here. It was my hope to do a sort of intervention for him and confront him about some concerning behaviors. I’m sure ya’all will give a welcome to tonight’s guest, Zak Bagans ( claps as Zak struts onto the stage, pumped up and instigating the crowd for louder claps and hoots ). DR PHIL: Please, have a seat, Zak. Well, you’re quite the accomplished young man. ZAK: ( bobs his head ) Well, I work with what I have, Dr. Phil. ( pumps up ) DR. PHIL: Well, I’m just a country boy and I have to tell you that I like to look at things one step at a time. Say the cows get out of the yard, you gotta find the cows and bring them in first before you fix the fence, right? ZAK: (

Since Zak and the Boys are at an asylum tonight, "Crazy Train" seemed appropriate to me. Hey, Zak gets his man boobs grabbed tonight, so don't freaking miss it! I've been inspired to work on a new episode of LAUGH involving "Ghost Adventures," and I can't wait to finish it and share it. It's that time again... Lonely on a Friday Night here on the blog tonight and "Ghost Adventures" Don't forget the drinking game. Tonight, I'm choosing port wine; smooth and sweet. You take a drink for every time they say "dude," "bro," "man" and every time Aaron's mouth drops open in shock. Play it at home, stay in for the evening. I want you to survive so we can talk about it tomorrow. Enjoy! Oh, and at noon (EST) --be sure to check in here--an episode of LAUGH involving Zak Bagans on the Dr. Phil show. This is my favorite one ever!

"Ghosts of Haboro" on "Destination Truth" SyFy channel tonight Following "Destination Truth" is "Beast Legends" looking at Fiji's "Megajaws."

While the human is working on a new episode of LAUGH involving "Ghost Adventures" Zak Bagans and Dr. Phil having a little therapy session, it got me to thinking; do I have mommy issues? I had this nightmare a few nights ago that my human looked like my mum. It was kind of fuzzy and strange and when I woke up, I was in a cold synthetic sweat. I admit that my mum pushed me out the door when I was a just a little doll. I was sent away to my uncle's to learn the trade on the road, but the problem was I didn't learn the trade. I remained in a steamer trunk and traveled with him, but was never exposed to being a real ventriloquist doll. In fact, I'm ashamed to admit it, as this is probably the equivalent of a man being impotent, but I have never been used on the circuit as a talking doll. I've always had private owners. Sometimes, I think about my mum and wonder if she would like my human, then I have to strike myself in the plastic skull because my mum hated all hu

SyFy tonight, new "Ghost Hunters" "Signals From the Past"

Well, it was a long day and accidentally put the wrong city name on this video--it was actually Gila Bend, but desert towns begin to blur together over time. Julie and I will hopefully be soon doing another road trip to abandoned places with just as much variety as these past several videos. We're working on our book "Abandoned Places: Abandoned Memories" involving photographing abandoned sites and then me doing psychic reads of the memories and writing this into a gothic atmospheric story form for a book compilation. Do not miss Julie's amazing photos of The Domes at her blog .

What is that crazy Autumnforest up to next??? Well, it dawned on me that having my own place has a lot of advantages and one of them is that for the first time in my life, I have a room that is my own; my office! So, I put up a set in there where I can do video blogging from and be able to touch base with ya'all in a more appropriate way. Expect me to start making vlogs soon for the blog and amp it up as Halloween approaches. This is the beginning of the set, but no doubt it will become even creepier once I get some spider webs up and more candles. Yeah, and Dale will be at my side ( so I can keep the little monster under control. He's been quiet lately which means he's about to strike again ).

There is an overwhelming sigh amongst the eager ghost hunting fans from 2005-2008. The peak of "Ghost Hunters" and the half dozen or more offshoot look-a-like shows brought with it eager reality show watchers who wanted to live vicariously through Steve and Brian, Jason and Grant. The last few years, however, the bloom is off the rose. As a hunter before the show even came out, I was surprised anyone would do a show about ghost hunting. It's such a tedious and often times unrewarding and boring hobby. How the hell was someone going to make it into a career and one that viewers would want to watch for a full hour once a week? Basically, they're basing a show on a bunch of people in a dark building for hours on end, listening closely and jumping to conclusions. Imagine a show where it's just people in a tent in the woods listening to every acorn falling and leaf rustling and getting all worked up thinking it's all cougars and bears? At first, the show would be k

Tonight, my son Alex asked his girlfriend Jenn to marry him. I didn't have my doubts about it. It was inevitable. They are so perfectly matched that I couldn't have "Weird Science'd" a better mate for him. I love this picture taken at the last Halloween party as they came as western settler zombies. In fact, they blew it up for me and put it in a frame as one of my birthday gifts. Do they understand me, or what? Yup, no regular photos for this lady.

I'll be honest. You'd think I'm a real bar girl with lots of favorite fancy drinks. Not . Usually liquor just makes my stomach burn. But, there are occasions when a fancy mixed drink just hits the spot ( I make sure to take a Zantac and eat something before the cocktail ) and so I keep my eyes opened for one time of the year when a mixed drink takes on a new look--horror. I'm definitely not the delicate umbrella'd drink kinda gal, but mix me up some Bayou Slime and I will giggle like a schoolgirl. Bayou Slime 2 parts Cruzan Dark Rum 6-8 fresh mint leaves 1/2 part Fee Brothers Spiced Cordial Syrup 1 egg white Muddle mint leaves and syrup together, making sure to crush the mint leaves. Place all ingredients into a shaker. Shake until well-chilled and frothy. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with additional crushed mint leaves. Frogs in a Blender 1 cup of ice 2 oz vodka 4 oz cranberry juice 2 lime wheels Place all the ingredients in a blender (including the

*Asterisk means I’m watching it MONDAY: Nope TUESDAY: Travel Channel: “Mysteries of the Smithsonian” followed by “Bermuda Triangle: Beneath the Waves” followed by “Ghost Adventures” (repeat) WEDNESDAY: *SyFy: “Ghost Hunters” followed by a repeat of “Destination Truth” THURSDAY: *SyFy: “Destination Truth” followed by “Beast Legends” FRIDAY: *Travel Channel: “Ghost Adventures” (new!)

Ya'all know I follow blogs that have to do with Halloween like flies follow shit, like bears follow honey, like Autumn follows cute men.... Okay, you get the picture! I have a new addiction, The Halloween Blues . Sam Hain, the host of this amazing blog, is really on the ball and he's the first place I go to get my Halloween fix. He's excited about the industry, all things having to do with Halloween culture and movies and events and he's just easy to read and fun to listen to. I love this guy, but then I'm pagan and so Sam Hain is my favorite! Give it a check. He's got some cool info up right now.

On Julie and I's road trip, I got into a wee bit of mischief....

This is another in my Halloween series running until Halloween; every Sunday an interview with a horror movie killer. Today’s installment, my interview with Mrs. Voorhes, mother of Jason the boy drowned at Camp Crystal Lake in the movie “Friday the 13th” Autumn: Mrs. Voorhes, when I first saw “Friday the 13th” I was so surprised you were the killer. You did a brilliant job of hiding yourself nearly the whole movie. Mrs. Voorhes: ( flashes an evil smile ) Well, it was easy. You see, the director kept the cameras off of me, dear. Autumn: Oh. Tell me why you felt compelled to kill all those counselors? Mrs. Voorhes: They killed my Jason. He was a gentle son, a sensitive boy. He should never have been left unattended. Those damned teenagers! ( pounds her fists on the chair’s arms ) Sex, pot and rock and roll; it killed my son! Autumn: I thought Jason died by drowning. Mrs. Voorhes: ( beady eyes narrowed ) He was unattended. That sweet gentle loving boy was left to his own devices

Since I do actually have a blog called "Ghost Hunting Theories," and I often get off-task, I thought I'd be on-task right now. On my road trip with Julie from Above-The-Norm recently, I discovered something more about my psychometric abilities. First, I will backtrack a bit here. Do you recall me telling you that a follower sent me a stone in the mail? Yes, well the reading on the stone was from a cemetery and apparently I hit the mark completely with it and the stone's perspective. Only problem is, there was no living attached to the stone and so how did I see the stone's perspective? I could think of only two options; one is that I saw the person who collected its point-of-view or I remote viewed the prior location of the rock. Well, that's one new thing I learned about my skills that surprised me. But, on Julie and I's trip to the burned out house, I learned something new that shocked me and was a total first ever. I went around the building, touching

It's that time again. If you're not doing anything from now through the evening, hang out here with all us lonely ones to comment back and forth, flirt, be goofy, say stupid things, and generally be dorky. It's all welcome. If you didn't catch my video from earlier today, look it up. I talk to ya'all face to camera.

As is customary for me during their season, I put up a little music video I think suits their line of work and their shows. Then, I put up the drinking game. The game is simple: Take a slug for every time they say "dude," "man" "bro" or Aaron's mouth becomes unhinged with fear and surprise. Warning: You will be buzzed. Do this at home. Stay and kick back. Enjoy. Tonight they begin the season at Gettysburg. My drink choice tonight on my birthday? My favorite drink; Disaronno on the rocks. It's my birthday--why the hell not?? Enjoy another season with these crazy guys. They make my Friday nights--thanks Travel Channel--now can you make it a longer season, puh-lease????

More importantly, it's a new season of "Ghost Adventures!" I swear those guys planned it just to start on my birthday so I'd have something to look forward to other than the walls of my apartment tonight. I will be on the blog here from 7 pm EST through the late evening with any of you lonely folks who want to jump on and comment like we do every Friday night. I look forward to the weird and crazy conversations, the flirtiness and commentary about the paranormal world. We can even see "Ghost Adventures" together and do the drinking game together! Wahoo! Max Evel thanks so much for the birthday wishes!!! This little video is something I've been promising for some time. I always thought I'd keep myself cloaked in mystery and never let my followers see all of me at one time, but you've all become second family and I'd hardly show up at a reunion partially cloaked ( well considering my redneck relatives, it's probably the best way to not get

Don't forget Travel Channel tomorrow night -- the new season of "Ghost Adventures." They are doing 3-part study at Gettysburg. Get ready for me to post a video and a drinking game. The boys are back! Tomorrow is also the day I put up the vlog so you can finally see me and hear from me. It's also Lonely on a Friday night, so if you're bored, we can watch "Ghost Adventures" and laugh together as we comment back and forth. Tonight is a new episode of "Destination Truth" (take a peek below) and "Beast Legends" on SyFy

The Best Western Space Age Lodge in Gila Bend, Arizona is an interesting place. Yeah, sure, a UFO landed atop of the restaurant and inside there is a gift shop filled with alien friendly stuff, but hey the cafe is actually really good eats! I splurged and had something I never eat--a hamburger and onion rings. It was super delicious and nice staff, clean and friendly. And, interestingly, the place was filled with handsome young men and not a woman in sight. So, gals, hop in your cars to Gila Bend. There was a bunch of military types, no doubt from the nearby Barry Goldwater Range. It was wonderful eats, an alien cafe, and men to stare at, so we were pretty happy. However Julie and I are still trying to figure out why the police station is inside the motel (picture above)??? Perhaps the Pima County vice squad gets a discount on rooms?

Julie from Above-The-Norm (she has pics up!)and I had an insane day off Wednesday on our crazy road trip. We hit a helluva lot of abandoned sites, hilarious stories, total weirdness. Expect some videos and photos and stories. This video was taken at a bizarre bunch of structures in Casa Grande called "The Domes." These weird kiva-like buildings are used for teenaged raves, have tons of graffiti and tons and tons of echoing sounds inside that I videotaped, so expect to see those videos soon. This one was taken inside one of the hangar-like buildings. We found a refrigerator and I just had to find out if there was a body inside. There were beer bottles, bonfire remains, clothing all over the place and we wondered if they stored someone in there. I opened it up to find out. Cause, well, I'm too curious! More stories later....

It’s quiz time again, my pretties! Count your a’s, b’s, c’s and d’s to find out what type of horror movie is best suited for you. 1. When looking for a friend, I tend to… a. Look for the one who makes me laugh, is a total jokster b. Look for one who stimulates my mind c. Look for one who makes a great confidant d. Look for one who is simple and easy to get along with 2. If I have a day off, I might like to… a. Try something crazy and risky b. Go to a museum c. Spend time with friends or family d. Get my chores done 3. In an argument, I might… a. Scream and say things I regret later b. Use logic and explain my side c. Cry and feel it’s hopeless d. Storm out 4. If I were a Star Trek character, people would call me… a. Khan “Wrath of Khan) b. Spock c. Capt. Kirk d. Lt. Worf 5. I make love like… a. Fast and desperate b. In the dark, as neat as possible c. With lots of caressing and sweet talk d. Purely to get to the climax asap Now, count your letters and find out which one you have the mo

I had a friend when I was growing up. She had a suburban modern basement. It was completely lined with concrete and ready for a pool table, even had some happy windows. Not the one I grew up with . Our basement was worse than any dungeon in a castle. A lot of folks grew up with these kind of basements. You know the ones; where mushrooms could grow and damp permafrost earth meets with walls made of stone and concrete and horse hair and chickenwire. Oh the horrors! Basements seem to hold the most unease of any part of a home. Attics can be crowded and hot, but basements are cold, damp, and kind of tomb-like. The one I grew up with had rickety wooden ancient steps that bowed and creaked and were perpetually cold. On the right side was a wall but on the left side an opening to a crawlspace that contained hard packed earth and hibernating black snakes underneath the kitchen which was an added on room. That dark void would stare me down. Anything could be in there, even Pennywise (above). At

Many of you have noticed Dale the Doll is amping up his activity on the blog with videos made without my persmission and now following your blogs and leaving comments. He does this every year as Halloween approaches. It usually begins in September and peaks on the 31st of October. November first, he is back to his usually grumpy pants self again. I will share the story of Dale’s tragic past so you can understand. When he was new to the world of puppetry, he was acquired by a man with a sinister background. This man lost his legs in an accident when a car he was working on fell from the jacks and crushed him. In his bitterness, he locked himself into his apartment and darkened the windows and began to practice dark magic to get back at the car shop owner (who died a few weeks later of a heart attack). This man acquired Dale through his sweet nephew who kept the doll on a shelf and never used him. The boy felt sorry for his lonely uncle and gave Dale to him. Then, the man set Dale down o

Wahoo-I love this week! So much to celebrate. Four more days until my vlog is up and you get to “meet me” after 3 years of blogging, I’m coming out of anonymity. It’s also my birthday that day and “Ghost Adventures” starts a new season and you know that means I put up a music video and a drinking game. “Ghost Hunters” is running and “Destination Truth” and “Beast Legends.” * asterisk means I’m watching it. MONDAY: SyFy: “Ghost Whisperer” marathon TUESDAY: FX: “Prom Night” (movie) Travel Channel: “Ghost Adventures” marathon (reruns) WEDNESDAY: * SyFy: “Ghost Hunters” (new) THURSDAY: * SyFy: “Destination Truth” followed by “Beast Legends” FRIDAY: * Travel Channel: “Ghost Adventures” new season part 1 of 3 in Gettysburg! Wahoo!!!! This is the best birthday ever!