West Virginia journalist Kyle Lovern is at it again—putting together another fascinating book about eyewitness accounts of UFOs and strange encounters from the Appalachian region. His first book, Appalachian Case Study: UFO Sightings, Alien Encounters and Unexplained Phenomena, took readers on an amazing journey of exploration through the eyes of many down-to-earth folks who told Lovern about their experiences. Using his background in newspaper and radio, Lovern conducted interviews with various citizens about their unusual encounters and extraordinary experiences.

The state of West Virginia has a long prominent history of unexplained happenings and bizarre sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Perhaps it’s because we are a rural state—geographically covered with harsh mountains and rolling hills, being far from more densely populated territories—that makes this phenomena even more fantastic. Maybe the people here are just more observant of such oddities, or more willing to report such experiences to authorities.

PERFECT FOR THE WINTER SEASON: Appalachian Winter Hauntings includes eleven bone-chilling accounts, penned by many of the preeminent storytellers in the business. These stories are appropriate to the Appalachian region and relative to the heart of the winter season. This anthology is dark and cold and is designed for cozying up close to a blazing fireplace on the coldest of winter nights.

COLLECTOR'S EDITION. Very limited quantities available (when they're gone, they're gone). Personally autographed by Governor Arch A. Moore, Jr.

Now in its Second Printing. Revised and re-edited, Arch is available in Softcover!

"Arch Moore's decisions — both good and bad — are like boulders altering the course of a mountain river that is West Virginia. Brad Crouser rises to the challenge of chronicling the life of the enigmatic Moore." — Hoppy Kercheval, Metronews Talkine

Brand New! Experience sixteen bone-chilling short stories by Appalachian writers with strong appetites for the macabre. Within these pages lie terrifying ghost tales sure to cause more than a few sleepless nights. Dark Tales of Terror is a gripping anthology—full of Southern fried horror of the first degree—assembled by 2010 Bram Stoker Award winner Michael Knost.

"After laughing and crying for years over things that have happened to us while on the road, we have often joked that these stories would make a great book. So when Larry told me he wanted to write it, I knew it would be something special. He'd never written a book before so when he let me read a few excerpts, I was totally amazed! As you will soon see, he is a natural storyteller." — Dottie Rambo

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IN OUR OPINION, this volume, History Of Logan County, West Virginia, is an especially important literary work. The book, which was penned in 1927 by respected Logan resident and journalist G.T. Swain, paints a vivid picture of the county in bygone days.

Hold On is the gripping and inspiring story of America’s southern Gospel trio, the Greenes. It covers everything you ever wanted to know about this talented family of singers, including the complete story of Tim Greene’s health battles. No matter how much you think you know about the Greenes, this book will captivate even the most devoted fan.

This self-published title, by Mary Dingess Tabor Perry, is the first book under the World Literary Services imprint, a division of Woodland Press, LLC. It is a lovely memoir written and edited by 94-year-old Mary Perry, a respected woman from the City of Logan County, West Virginia. Here she shares some of the special and humorous moments from her fascinating and full life, including more than one story that will surprise and enlighten you. Many of the accounts inside are heartwarming and down-right funny. Other tales speak of a simpler time during the early part of the 20th century.

Now back in print! This thirteen book ghost story collection will entertain readers as West Virginia makes a perfect setting for these horror tales.

After putting together this anthology’s predecessor, Legends of the Mountain State: Ghostly Tales from the State of West Virginia, editor Michael Knost realized he had barely scratched the surface with Mountain State folklore. The first time around, thirteen extraordinary authors had contributed horrifying tales that left everyone goosebumped and scared of the dark. After seeing great success with the project, Woodland Press, publishers of the first edition, asked Knost to put together a second edition—one that focused on thirteen additional ghost stories and mountain legends.

Regional myths and folklore provide the perfect archetypes for tales expressing the collective fears of the human race. Because of this resonance and the unlimited potential provided by oral tradition and the countless ways these stories can evolve, myth, legend, and folklore are among the most powerful forms of storytelling. “Legends of the Mountain State 3”, edited by Michael Knost is the third collection of dark folklore from the state of West Virginia, and it contains tales that embody this timeless storytelling experience (re-printed from Shroud Magazine).

Dr. Wood has become an accomplished craftsman in his own right – or perhaps better put – an accomplished wordsmith. A keen observation of human behavior and a clever choice of words and anecdotal stories are his tools, which work together to create a collection of inspirational or challenging messages.

Orion Saddler threw his head back and defiantly yelled, "Next time you see me, you
won't know me too well!" to school officials as he angrily swung himself around and headed home for summer vacation. His school friends reacted wildly because Orion's outburst served notice that he would indeed be back in the fall; and when he returns he'll be many times more troublesome than ever before.

The power of magic is the power of story. Both use illusion to illustrate the truth. Both create worlds with a few magical words. And both have the power to change us forever.

The Appalachian Mountains are full of stories. And magic.

Prickett’s Fort is the story of the struggles of Ethan LeMaster and Alexander Braxton as they wrestle with danger, intrigue, and love. The account is based on actual events in the frontier of Virginia (now West Virginia), and the volume revolves around the inner warfare raging inside these men and those connected with them and exposes the harsh realities of the frontier while coating the senses with an aura of romance.

Brand New! Upon the tragic death of Chief Cornstalk in 1774, the Shawnees followed Cornstalk’s daughter, Princess Aracoma, into present-day Midelburg Island in Logan County. This book aptly describes the settling of the Mountain State and explains how Princess Aracoma resolved a difficult conflict between the American Indian population and the region’s earliest settlers.

AUTOGRAPHED BY THE AUTHOR.
With bonus 16-page color section.
Regular $24.95

The much-anticipated biography of America’s Favorite Family of Gospel Music, the Hoppers, is available at special savings now. After All These Years, the Authorized Biography of the Hoppers is a handsome, illustrated hardback with full color dust jacket. In the account, author F. Keith Davis takes the reader on a colorful adventure.

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Handsome Hardbound Was $29.95. Now Only $21.95 for a limited time only
(Yes, you save $8.00 per copy when purchased this month).

The fourth installment of the extremely popular "Legends of the Mountain State" series (Woodland Press) is here—and it's fantastic! As a matter of fact, Woodland Press is taking pre-orders now and books will ship by Oct. 18th, 2010, the same week as the national release of "Legends of the Mountain State 4" at the West Virginia Book Festival, Oct. 16 - 17th, held at the Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV.

“As a scion of one of the feuding families of the Allegheny and Cumberland hills, and one whose forebearers began their trek westward from the Virginia coast, I offer the following for all who may be interested or desire to hear the facts from one who has first-hand knowledge of the people of whom he writes.” — Dr. Coleman C. Hatfield

A REGIONAL BESTSELLER --- This is the true account of a prominent, Depression-era woman from Southern West Virginia, who was found brutally murdered. Mamie Thurman was a member of the tight-lipped, local aristocracy that frequented a private club in downtown Logan, where they gambled, drank illegally, swapped wives, and the like. A local handyman was likely framed for her murder and spent the rest of his life in prison. However, new evidence points to several groups, from the mob to the KKK, to rumrunners and local merchants, as having a part in this gruesome account.

Author Sandy Blackburn has penned an exceptional and inspiring devotional entitled, Time Spent With God.

VERY LIMITED QUANTITY. Personally autographed by the author.

A state bestseller is now available in a handsome softcover format, and includes additional research, interviews and photographs.

Distinguished author and attorney Brad Crouser explains that to many of this age, the Christian gospel message is “foolishness.” Perhaps to them it’s not a “respectable” or credible philosophy. It’s something only uneducated, unsophisticated, easily lead, gullible people would accept.

Now Writers Workshop of Horror has a brand new cover to reflect the triumphant win of the 2009 Bram Stoker Award, Superior Achievement in Non-fiction! Also, Writers Workshop is the winner of the 2009 Black Quill Award, Editor's Choice, Best Dark Genre Book of Non-Fiction!