NEW TITLES FROM MARILYN A. HUDSON

 ON AMAZON

New Titles from Oklahoma Author, Marilyn A. Hudson: "She Wrote the Book About Oklahoma UFOs!"

Two titles about Kansas. the Sunflower State. Encounter in Kansas and Sunflower Saucers.

 All titles available on Amazon.

New Book Looks at the UFOs Of Oklahoma :1947-1969

Author Marilyn A. Hudson presents an introduction to the topic of the UFO, the noted Air Force investigations that were supposed to provide answers, and the cases found in government records, local newspapers, and from local people.

Learn what the process was when a report came in, the forms, and the terms used to define what people saw. She then covers the decades from 1947 to 196

9 in chronological order sharing when and where an object was reported, how it was explained and looks closer at what the witnesses actually said to ask questions. 

Some objects were probably weather balloons, experimental aircraft or top secret craft but some - some - were something much harder to explain despite eager attempts to call it something mundane.

Available in Kindle and print formats on Amazon.com.

OKLAHOMA BAD GIRLS: GALS AND PALS IN THE GILDED AGE

Author Marilyn A. Hudson, the "bizarre history genie", does it again with her new work profiling some of the young women who made headlines - rightly and wrongly - in 1890's Oklahoma.  Horse thieves, hoedowns and hoodlums...

The 1890's, the Gilded Age, in Oklahoma saw the twin territories rife with gangs, crooks, thieves, and outlaws of every stripe. The fairer sex was represented in this mix, sometimes truthfully and sometimes drawn from the whole cloth of overactive and imaginative newspaper editors, politicians and lawmen. 

Meet a variety of women whose stories are often absent or distorted in the history books. Introduced will be such people as Cattle Annie, Little Britches, 'Tom King' aka Flo Quick, Jessie Findlay, Eugenia Moore, and others.

Oklahoma Bad Girls: Interesting Gals and Pals of the Gilded Age

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MARILYN A. HUDSON - Hudson, author of Murderous Marriages and Death Rides the Railways, continues her historic style that earned her the title, "The Bizarre History Genie". Hudson holds degrees in History and Library and Information Studies from the University of Oklahoma.

Haunted Travels: Bodiam Castle

I've just returned from two weeks touring Ireland and the UK, among the most haunted places in the world. Suffice it to say, I've come bearing gifts. Paranormal postcards in the form of haunted tales from the places I visited. First on my stop is a haunted castle in Sussex, England.

In 1385, Sir Edward Dallingridge, knight and member of the English parliament, built the almost quintessential castle of Bodiam as a defense against French invaders and a lavish home to impress his compatriots. Over the centuries, as it is throughout much of Britain, a supernatural patina has built up on the stones of Bodiam Castle. The ghostly echo of medieval celebrations has been reported on several occasions, including raucous shouts in unfamiliar tongues and ancient music. A woman in red has been spotted now and then gazing distantly from windows in the towers. In 1994, a custodian spotted a child dressed in queerly Dickensian attire running in the direction of the castle but the boy vanished midway across the bridge.

Look for more posts in the coming days as I share more of my paranormal travels.

Coming Soon! True Life Western History

http://hellshalfarceokc.blogspot.com/p/hells-map.html

These images are representational only

THRILLER COMING 2017 - NOW AVAILABLE!

"Scream if you must - but no one is coming to your rescue."

Norman based author Marilyn A. Hudson and Whorl Books are pleased to announce the coming publication of her third novel, called Foul Harvest.  

Hudson is co-author of the 2010 horror novel, The Mound and is author of the fantasy fiction work The Sword of Anath.  She has also penned several historical non-fiction works, including Tales of Hell's Half Acre, When Death Rode the Rails, and Murderous Marriages. In addition, she has written a children's story book, Elephant Hips are Expensive illustrated by Molly Lemmons, a"Scream if you must - but no one is coming to your rescue."

Norman based author Marilyn A. Hudson and Whorl Books are pleased to announce the coming publication of her third novel, called Foul Harvest.  

Hudson is co-author of the 2010 horror novel, The Mound and is author of the fantasy fiction work The Sword of Anath.  She has also penned several historical non-fiction works, including Tales of Hell's Half Acre, When Death Rode the Rails, and Murderous Marriages. In addition, she has written a children's story book, Elephant Hips are Expensive illustrated by Molly Lemmons, as well as several inspirational titles.

A graduate of the University of Oklahoma Hudson has been a professional librarian in elementary, public, and higher education settings.

  

"Scream all you want. No one is coming to your rescue.

Her luck has always been bad, her decisions worse, and the 'American Dream' is her nightmare. 

He is the envy of many, wants for nothing, and makes it all look so easy.

They are about to meet and one of them will pay the ultimate price.

There are among us dark souls planting seeds of evil in fields most of us don't care to venture. In the shadows along the borders of our civilized world, they reap from the flesh of the lost a foul harvest.

But some things grow tougher in the shadows.  Sometimes they fight back."

Early comments about the work :

".. it was very well written. With a lot of cliffhangers that kept you just so intrigued. You never really knew what was around the next corner. Loved the book now waiting for the movie."-- Lorene Young, Case Management Assistant

 Watch for soon from Amazon and other dealers.s well as several inspirational titles.

A graduate of the University of Oklahoma Hudson has been a professional librarian in elementary, public, and higher education settings.


"Scream all you want. No one is coming to your rescue.

Her luck has always been bad, her decisions worse, and the 'American Dream' is her nightmare. 

He is the envy of many, wants for nothing, and makes it all look so easy.

They are about to meet and one of them will pay the ultimate price.

There are among us dark souls planting seeds of evil in fields most of us don't care to venture. In the shadows along the borders of our civilized world, they reap from the flesh of the lost a foul harvest.

But some things grow tougher in the shadows.  Sometimes they fight back."

Early comments about the work :

".. it was very well written. With a lot of cliffhangers that kept you just so intrigued. You never really knew what was around the next corner. Loved the book now waiting for the movie."-- Lorene Young, Case Management Assistant

Available from Amazon and other dealers.

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to Writing...

An epic saga interrupted my writing and publishing plans causing problems, heartaches and many a disappointment along the way. I am happy to say that the long, dark night of hiatus is coming to an end. Manuscripts interrupted will be completed soon, and I believe they will be better for the simmering. I look forward to launching these long awaited titles and adding some new works. 

Author Marilyn A. Hudson To Present at Paracon 2015 in Guthrie, OK

Order a copy of the book and bring it along for a signature by the author! Should be a great event. Check out the details on this meet-up page. Sponsored by O.P.A. (Oklahoma Paranormal Association). 

New Book Explores Murders, Missing Persons and Mysteries

Now available!  The nearly forgotten 1951 torso case that rocked Yukon, Oklahoma; the unsolved torso killings of Texas, New Mexico and Florida; the missing women who turned up dead across several states; the missing bride case of Moore, Oklahoma in 1958; the mysterious and  unsolved disappearances and murders in the heart of Louisiana and much, much more...INTO OBLIVION: MURDERS, MISSING PERSONS AND MYSTERIES by Marilyn A. Hudson.

Author Marilyn A. Hudson explores a collection of crimes long forgotten, and sometimes, ignored by the passage of time.

Cases of disappearance, murder, and often worse -
the mysterious disappearance of Audrey Moate in Louisiana in 1956...
the unsolved torso slaying of Betty Jack Stevens in Oklahoma in 1952...
the unsolved murder and dismemberment of Willie Lois Depew in Oklahoma in 1951...
the unsolved murder of Billie Schafer in Oklahoma in 1951...

 

 

Author and researcher Marilyn A. Hudson stands along the stretch of highway scene to a still open missing person case dating to May 1958 in Moore, Oklahoma. On a bright morning a young bride, Carol Batterman left the Crown Motel to look for a more permanent dwelling for the couple while the husband was stationed at the Navy Training Center in nearby Norman. She was never, with any certainty, ever seen or heard from again.

"Still" THE Book on the Bizarre in Oklahoma

From the mailbag: " Just finished 'Strange State' and what a treat!  I have read a lot about Oklahoma's strange aspects but this book tops all the others. It really is broad in its coverage. This should be in every library in the state!"

 

 

Strange State: Mysteries and Legends of Oklahoma (3rd Ed.) by Cullan Hudson (The Mound) is available in print and Kindle versions from Amazon. If it is not in your local library, do request they add it to their collections.

'FOUL HARVEST' Coming April 2015

"Scream if you must - but no one is coming to your rescue."

Norman based author Marilyn A. Hudson and Whorl Books are pleased to announce the coming publication of her third novel, called Foul Harvest.  

Hudson is co-author of the 2010 horror novel, The Mound and is author of the fantasy fiction work The Sword of Anath.  She has also penned several historical non-fiction works, including Tales of Hell's Half Acre, When Death Rode the Rails, and Murderous Marriages. In addition, she has written a children's story book, Elephant Hips are Expensive illustrated by Molly Lemmons, as well as several inspirational titles.

A graduate of the University of Oklahoma Hudson has been a professional librarian in elementary, public, and higher education settings.
 

"Scream all you want. No one is coming to your rescue.

Her luck has always been bad, her decisions worse, and the 'American Dream' is her nightmare. 

He is the envy of many, wants for nothing, and makes it all look so easy.

They are about to meet and one of them will pay the ultimate price.

There are among us dark souls planting seeds of evil in fields most of us don't care to venture. In the shadows along the borders of our civilized world, they reap from the flesh of the lost a foul harvest.

But some things grow tougher in the shadows.  Sometimes they fight back."

Early comments about the work :

".. it was very well written. With a lot of cliffhangers that kept you just so intrigued. You never really knew what was around the next corner. Loved the book now waiting for the movie."-- Lorene Young, Case Management Assistant

 Watch for soon from Amazon and other dealers.

Authors Out and About

 
At the Whorl Books booth at the Underground Monster Carnival at the OKC Fairgrounds, March 7, 2015.  Met some wonderful people, volunteers, and had lots of foot traffic for a fun day!  Marilyn A. Hudson was part of an author panel on 'The Writer's Mind' sponsored by OKC Edge.

UPCOMING TITLE

Coming soon....

Scream if you must...but no one is coming to your rescue.
A serial killer has his sights on her...

CATCH AUTHORS AT THE OKC UNDERGROUND MONSTER CARNIVAL MARCH 7

http://www.undergroundmonstercarnival.com/

Authors Marilyn A. Hudson and Cullan Hudson will be on hand at a Whorl Books booth on Sat. March 7, 2015 at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds.  At 2 p.m. Marilyn A. Hudson will participate in a writer's panel with several other local authors.

 

 

The event formally releases the new book, "The Sword of Anath: The Warriors", a sharp edged fantasy novel.   Other works by Hudson include, Murderous Marriages, The Bones of Summer, When Death Rode the Rails, and she co-wrote the popular, The Mound.

 

Cullan Hudson, noted blogger and author of what has been called 'the definitive work on the strange in Oklahoma', Strange State. This popular title has been reissued several times due to high demand. He co-wrote the horror novel, The Mound and is currently working on a sequel to both books.

Authors Out and About

Author Cullan Hudson presenting at a Tulsa Library on 'creating a successful blog'

The Sword of Anath Released

An exciting fantasy novel of a long forgotten time filled with violence, the mysterious, and legends were born. Available now on Amazon in print and Kindle formats.

 

Whorl Books Author Will Participate in Writing Panel

Norman based author Marilyn A. Hudson will participate in a panel discussion during the Underground Monster Carnival, March 7, 2015 at the OKC Fairgrounds. Time to be announced.

Hudson is author, with Cullan Hudson,  of the horror novel, The Mound, a collection of chilling short stories, The Bones of Summer, and a collection of macabre true tales of love gone wrong, Murderous Marriages.

Plans are to release a new fantasy novel, The Sword of Anath during the March 7th event.

Later this year a sequel to The Mound will be nearing publication as well as a true crimes book, Into Oblivion.

Additional titles by Hudson include several historical monographs, When Death Rode the Rails, Tales of Hell's Half Acre and a history of storytelling in Oklahoma, Stories Center Stage.

Hudson is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a degree in history and library-information studies.

Popular Children's Title Reissued

Reissue of ELEPHANT HIPS ARE EXPENSIVE by Marilyn A. Hudson with illustrations by Molly Lemmons Sparks Memories.

 

The popular children's story book about a group of children banding together in 1949 to help bring a new elephant to the zoo has been reissued with new illustrations.  Storyteller and author Molly Lemmons drew on her personal memories of childhood and being one of those money raising children to craft fun and whimsical graphics.

 

"I remember sitting in the audience at the Municipal Auditorium (Aka Civic Center Music Hall) while at a school wide concert," Molly recalls with a smile. "...and the emcee announcing: "Boys and Girls, you have bought an elephant for the Oklahoma City Zoo." The entire audience of elementary school children jumped to their feet and screamed and hollered to the top of their lungs. I was one of these children."

The book from Whorl Books is available now in print form here.  Soon, it will also be available in Kindle format.

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CHILDREN'S BOOK TO BE REISSUED SOON

WHORL BOOKS announces that a revised edition of ELEPHANT HIPS ARE EXPENSIVE, a children’s book by Marilyn A. Hudson, will be published in the near future.

The book, which traces how a small group of children struggle to finish raising money to bring a baby elephant to the zoo, is based on real events in the late 1940’s in Oklahoma City.  Children all across the state of Oklahoma raised money to bring a new elephant to the capitol city zoo.  Local newspapers featured fundraising graphs and updates

Adding to the story in this revised edition will be the whimsical illustrations of well known author and storyteller, Molly Lemmons. 

Her charming pictures add to a very special story sure to please any child and maybe a few adults who remember, like Molly, of being one of “Judy’s kids.”

Stories Center Stage! New Book Reveals History

Norman author and storyteller, Marilyn A. Hudson, is author of a new work.  Stories Center Stage! is a brief history of the art of storytelling in modern day Oklahoma.

It scans evidence of storytelling in schools, libraries, churches, homes and public spaces and special events from the early 20th century.  It includes short biographies of artists who served as pioneers and some of those who actively shared stories using oral storytelling art forms from 1900 to present day.

Available now in print and Kindle versions.

Be sure and check out The Spirit of Oklahoma Storytelling Festival June 13-14 in Bethay, Ok. 

Off the Page! A Great Resource for Childcare Providers, Parents

Perfect resources for child care providers, community event planners, parents, home schools, volunteers, teachers and public libraries planning to add story times to their programs.

This work is suitable for early childhood and pre-school programs and workers. it includes easy ways to inserting authentic learning into sharing of picture books with children or groups and in making storytime the most anticipated of events.

Author Marilyn A. Hudson has been a children's librarian in both elementary school and public libraries. In addition, she has been a college level library administrator and teacher...

https://www.createspace.com/4745427

 

 Kindle format as well.

'Windows' Gives Unique View on Historic Building

Author Marilyn A. Hudson announces the completion of her most recent project, The Windows of Wesley: A Historic and Inspirational Journey, available in April via Amazon.com and other venues. 

A historic and inspirational tour of the English Gothic Sanctuary of Wesley United Methodist Church (Oklahoma City, OK). The church was established in 1910 as Wesley Methodist Episcopal, North, and the sanctuary constructed in 1928. At that time four large (approx. 16 x 20 foot)  Christ windows, numerous smaller story windows, and extensive stone and wooden ornamentation, were added.  Hudson has brought together church writings, history, and new research to uncover some interesting artistic and community history.

A blend of church history, local history, art history and the spiritual motivation sparking the use of the windows and the impact they have had on members.  Devotional writings by church members and leaders over the years further enrich the descriptions. Black and white images with accompanying historic, artistic, and inspirational text.

 

Information is included about the windows, their donors, and their known artistic influences. Additionally, other aspects of artistic expression at the church are also discussed, along with a reflective spiritual guide of the sanctuary.

 

On Sunday, April 13 (Palm Sunday) at 3 p.m. Hudson will lead guests through an inspirational tour of the sanctuary windows.  Interested individuals should call Wesley UMC at 405-525-3521 to reserve a place on this tour.

 

ISBN: 978-0615991917   / 01-0615991912   Createspace Market Page   $14.00 / 98 pages
(Look for it in 5-7 days on Amazon.com, etc.)

 

Subject areas: Stained glass windows, Oklahoma, United Methodism (History), Oklahoma City, Wesley United Methodist Church

Revised Edition of "Hell" Coming

"Tales of Hell's Half Acre" that is!

This collection of true historical events, people and where legendary episodes occurred is being expanded and revised to include more maps, more stories and make it useful as a take along tour book for both individual and guided tours of Oklahoma City.  It will be a "must have" for visitors and locals alike! 

 

Each story will be clearly linked to a map to help the reader see where things happened and get a feel for how things change, and how much things get 'forgotten' over time.

 

It is hoped it will be part of a series of similar books in a "Haunted By History" series.

Look for it soon!

Mound Featured In New Online Magazine

The inaugural issue of Dark Recesses E-Zine is a one-page
write up (a bit of self promotion, really) about The Mound
and a hint at where we pick up the story next. www.darkrecessesezine.com

Alternate Cover With Radically Different Concept

Which cover is YOUR favorite?

"A journey to discover her past Will set her on a Path to Stop the Future"

Shadowminds

from the authors The Mound, Cullan Hudson and Marilyn A. Hudson

Murderous Marriages Released

https://www.createspace.com/4045729

Murderous Marriages
When Marriages Go Bad It Can Be Deadly
Authored by Marilyn A. Hudson (CreateSpace/WhorlBooks)

Rosebuds, lace, whispered promises to have and to hold....these are the romantic images of marriage in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Sometimes, however, that pledge to remain true and faithful 'til death we do part' gave ideas of a darker sort to mis-matched couples.Explore some of the cases which had people talking, gawking, and guessing. Murderous Marriages because when love goes wrong - it can be a killer.

Marilyn A. Hudson is an author and researcher who loves turning over history to see the story long hidden by time, ego, and reputations. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma with degrees in history, library and information studies, she collects arcane tales and has been dubbed the "genie of bizarre history". Hudson is author of several historical monographs When Death Rode the Rails, Tales of Hell's Half Acre, Halloween and fiction such as the short story collection The Bones of Summer, short fiction such as the Madame Delaine series, and is co-author of novel The Mound.

Publication Date:
Jun 25 2013
ISBN/EAN13:
1490523308 / 9781490523309
Page Count:
146
Binding Type:
US Trade Paper
Trim Size:
5" x 8"
Language:
English
Color:
Black and White
Related Categories:
History / North America

Anticipated Work Announced

"A journey into her past sets her on a path to stop the future."  A new supernatural thriller from the authors of The Mound, Cullan Hudson and Marilyn A. Hudson, is in the works.   Readers have expressed eagerness to read more of the Psychic Shade Hoffmeyer introduced in The Mound. This edgy, no-nonsense woman is a unique character with very special abilities.

Schedule Author for Readings & Talks

MARILYN A. HUDSON is now available for book talks, readings, and discussions about writing and research. 

With theatrical skill she can read selections of her short stories to delight and entertain.  With skill and expertise she can communicate the process of research and on the writing process itself. Marilyn A. Hudson holds degrees in History and Library and Information Studies from the University of Oklahoma. 

She has been a newspaper stringer, a contributing editor, radio voice, a columnist, a blogger, and an author. She has been a public, school, and higher education library professional. She travels each year sharing stories as a professional storyteller.

Born in Kansas, seasoned in Oklahoma and polished by the world – Marilyn A. Hudson is an author whose scope is wide and whose words speak volumes.

Cost is reasonable for Oklahoma City area.  

Book her soon for your library, class or club. Reach her at: marilynahudson@yahoo.com  (Please put Author visit in subject line)

Now Available!

The Madame Delaine series Has launched!    The series is a fun romp through a gaslight world on the verge of a steampunk reality. It is coming but it is not yet fully formed. Airships sail over head and novel inventions cause people to marvel and some to worry.

Through this landscape saunters Madame Madelaine Delaine, steam punk sleuth, as she trails a nefarious and mysterious group led by "The Baron" and "The Duke". United by a connecting story arch, each book is a stand alone adventure.  They are also being made available in KDP format for Kindle. Print version will sell for about $12.00.

Madame Delaine: The Case of the Daring Girl Detective! (Nov. 21, 2012)

Set in Oklahoma City and New Orleans, follow Madame as she tracks down a mystery - while being trailed by the inquisitive daughter of the local police constable.  Outlaws, plots, and mysteries abound causing Madame to join forces with the daring girl detective and her charming father. (book two)

Madame Delaine: Invasion of the Aerostats! (due out spring 2013)

Introduces the gifted girl inventor Ardella Minerva Terry of Marigold Ranch near Vision in northern Texas. As strange events occur, queer lights seen in the night skies, and a friend mysteriously disappears, the rancher calls in old family confidante, Madame Delaine. As mysteries swirl overhead, can the two women solve the puzzle and halt the invasion of the Aerostats! (book one).

Madame Delaine: Murder on the Prairie Queen! (due out summer 2013)

Forces combine as the giant Clockwork Corporation prepares its historic speed run from Kansas City to Colorado in the 'Prairie Queen.'  Designed to be the fastest train in the world to compete with the airships, there are plots and plans in place to threaten existence!  Trapped on a speeding train as murder and conniving commence, can Madame Delaine solve the puzzle and  save not only their lives, but perhaps, the world as well? (book three)

Recommended ages: Teens to adults

Pages : Approx. 125

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