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1. Why did you decide to write this?
I love ghost stories and history, Joe loves true crime- he’s really into researching the murders and weird deaths.
This combo made Haunted Flint an Amazon #1 New Release in multiple categories and an Amazon #1 Bestseller in multiple categories…twice. First when it was released in September 2019 then again this past March when the ebook was on sale.
It is one of the bestselling Haunted America books so it was one of the first to be made into a Spooky America book for kids. They took our info from Haunted Flint and made it kid friendly for a young audience, The Ghostly Tales of Flint.
So after that success, we knew we wanted to write another book and there were more stories to tell in the Flint and Genesee county area.
Together we have created books where history, true crime, and the paranormal intersect.
2. What can you tell us about the ghosts?
There are so many…in Haunted Flint we covered over 30 locations just in Flint, most of them right downtown.
In Ghosts and Legends of Genesee and Lapeer Counties we found stories in rural corners of the counties and on historic main streets. In Lapeer County I love the Bruce Mansion. Its vibe is totally like something from the Munster’s. In Genesee County I loved the old Fenton Seminary it was so very terrifying. I was really sad when it was torn down.
3. What has been your favorite part about writing this book?
It’s like finding buried treasure when you come across something in the archives that connects the ghost story to something that happened at the location like a murder, accident, or unsolved disappearance.
4. Where can people purchase the book?
The book is available for pre-order At Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and all major online book retailers. Locally the book will be at R&B Books in Grand Blanc and at Walgreens. Readers can also order signed copies directly from us. Reach out on Facebook or visit us at Haunted-Flint.com
Haunted America Series
Roxanne Rhoads and Joe Schipani
Release Date: August 29, 2022
Book Description:
Ghost stories and urban legends lurk throughout Genesee and Lapeer counties.
A Clio man's spirit is thought to still reside in the junkyard office where he was murdered. For almost two centuries, the Flushing area has been fascinated by tales of the wealthy Brent family whose land is connected to numerous tales of murder, mystery, and ghosts.
In Lapeer County, the Bruce Mansion's unnerving façade hints at the specters inside, and the land and buildings once belonging to the Lapeer State Home are plagued by haunting cries and ghostly activity.
Join the authors of Haunted Flint, Roxanne Rhoads and Joe Schipani, as they take you on a tour of Genesee and Lapeer counties’ most haunted locations.
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Excerpt - Intro:Spooky stories and terrifying tales lurk in dark rural corners and on historic main streets throughout Genesee and Lapeer counties. Hospitals, cemeteries, and historic homes have numerous ghosts attached to them.The secrets of the dead can be buried in history, but we like to dig into the archives and coax the stories back to life, if only for a fleeting moment with words on the page.Several chapters in this book feature locations where history, true crime, and the paranormal intersect. These sinister tales of murder have led to locations full of paranormal activity. A Clio man’s spirit is thought to still reside in the junkyard office where he was murdered. The incident was billed as the internet’s first murder case and made nationwide headlines as the Instant Message Murder.For almost two centuries the Flushing area has been fascinated by tales of the wealthy Brent family whose land is connected to numerous tales of murder, mystery, and ghosts. The land may also have ties to the brutal 1928 murder of 5 year old Dorothy Schneider.The Lapeer State Home has ties to unethical medical practices, eugenics, and murder. The land and remaining buildings that once belonged to the home are considered to be extremely haunted.We dive into the history and uncover the dark truths that have lead to such haunting tales. We hope you enjoy this tour of Genesee and Lapeer counties’ most haunted locations.
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As the executive director of Flint Public Art Project, he has curated an outdoor mural gallery in the City of Flint, with over 200 murals from artist all around the world. He also serves as the one of Flint’s Historic District Commissioners and loves learning about the history of old buildings. In 2019 he co-authored Haunted Flint with Roxanne Rhoads.
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