"Upcoming Book Preview"

 

In this post, I'd like to share with you how far along I am with writing my upcoming book about life in the Southern Appalachians today, as well as in earlier times. I'm still working on it every day, and it should be ready to publish in a few short weeks.

I'd like to give you a brief preview of  a few chapters in my new book. This is exclusive information, all of which will not be in my book, but it is similar to what will be in there.

This could have been in my "Timeless Treasures" chapter-

It is a unique 120-year old ironing board that can be made into-

a seat when not in use.

These could have been in my "Quilts" chapter-

Here are two pretty, unique quilted Christmas balls.

And, finally, for those of you that like something kind of scary from time to time, there's my "Haunted Appalachia" chapter. There are several paranormal pictures in that chapter, but this one is not in there-

I only found this picture a few days ago when I was going through my hundreds of pictures to find ones that I could use in my book. Neither Greg nor I can remember exactly where this is, but we do know it is a small town in Virginia. I don't know why I even took this picture since it's of a really run-down street where there used to be businesses. 

As I studied the picture...

Close-up of Photograph

I noticed unmistakable ectoplasm in the upper front of the building at the end of the street. There is also a small amount of ectoplasm on the wires on the upper left side of the picture.

What caused the ectoplasm? We can only speculate. Most old buildings tend to have at least some spirit activity around them.

I'm talented in taking paranormal photographs, but I have no idea how to interpret them. I leave that to professional psychics.

By the way, author Mark Muncy said that he thought that the Appalachians were "one of the darkest places on the planet..."

A few of the other chapters in my book are entitled "Critters," "Appalachian Mountain Coal," and "Memorable Moments." And there is a lot more!

Until my book is published, you might want to check out my paranormal Amazon Kindle book, "Photographic Encounters of the Spirit Kind," and also my memoir, "Down Memory Lane," which is in both the paperback and Kindle versions. The setting for both of these books is mostly in the Southern Appalachians.

Happy reading!

Positive thought: "Make every day a celebration!" ~ Becky Arnott

Thanks for visiting! Until around Saturday, September 6, 2025, Becky (At that time, I'll tell you about a special blog post, and the latest about my new book about Southern Appalachia.)

Everyday Miracles

Welcome!

According to Wikipedia,..."miracle is often used to characterize any beneficial event that is a wonderful occurrence...such as a birth."  Also, it goes on to say that "some coincidences may be seen as miracles."

     
A few days before we moved to our new home, while Greg and I were relaxing on the back porch of our rental house, a butterfly started flying all around Greg and landed on his head.  I ran to get the camera to take a picture, but when I got back, the butterfly had flown away.  A few moments later, it came back, and this time, it landed on his hand.  I quickly snapped the photo below.

                                                      "Expect a Miracle."

A couple of minutes later, another butterfly came out of nowhere, flew all around me, and then it quickly disappeared.

I decided that these butterflies were a miraculous sign that all would be well with our big change and that we were being watched over.

Other incidences that I would consider miracles are when my mother told me about articles she had read in the newspaper that indirectly led me to my soul mate, Greg, and to a psychic whose advice greatly changed my life for the better.

A few months ago, I was in an office supply store, getting ready to use the photocopy machine, when suddenly a kind-looking man came over and asked me if I needed any help.  Just then, a thought popped into my mind, "Ask him."  I'd been struggling for over a year, trying to get my book published, when out of the blue, I decided to ask him if he knew where I could get it published.  He gave me the name of someone who led me to someone else.  As a result, my paranormal book was published this past week!  (You just have to keep believing and working toward your goals, for miracles can and do happen!)

The name of my book is Photographic Encounters of the Spirit Kind , which contains around 110 paranormal photographs that some my family members, and I, as well as others, have taken, and the stories that go along with them.  In addition, two chapters are devoted to true, local ghost stories, including personal ones.  (For more book information, please see FYI below.)

A few days ago, we celebrated my mother's birthday, and she got the first signed copy of my book as one of her gifts.  (She's in the book several times.)

Personal milestone: We recently welcomed our first overnight guest, friend Sharon Robinson from Maryland.

                                                                  Sharon

F.Y.I.
Photographic Encounters of the Spirit Kind
(by Becky Arnott)
(Paperback or PDF download)
Fast Pencil Marketplace
http://www.fastpencil.com/marketplace

Positive thought: "Miracles happen every day; change your perception of what a miracle is and you'll see them all around you."-Jon Bon Jovi
Thanks for visiting!  Until later in the week, Becky