Loren Rhoads is celebrated for her collection of edgy, award-winning stories that often push boundaries and explore the darker aspects of human nature. Her writing skillfully navigates between genres, blending elements of horror with science fiction to create immersive and thought-provoking narratives. Beyond her fiction, Rhoads has also engaged in editorial work and curated collections that connect literature with charitable causes, demonstrating a commitment to both artistic expression and social impact. Her distinctive voice and imaginative approach leave a lasting impression on readers.
This anthology presents a collection of true stories that delve into the unsavory, unwise, unorthodox, and unusual aspects of human experience. Drawn from the magazine "Morbid Curiosity," it showcases a variety of intriguing narratives that highlight the darker sides of life, offering readers a unique glimpse into the bizarre and the macabre.
A hauntingly beautiful travel guide to the world's most visited cemeteries, told through spectacular photography and their unique histories and residents. More than 3.5 million tourists flock to Paris's P�re Lachaise cemetery each year. They are lured there, and to many cemeteries around the world, by a combination of natural beauty, ornate tombstones and crypts, notable residents, vivid history, and even wildlife. Many also visit Mount Koya cemetery in Japan, where 10,000 lanterns illuminate the forest setting, or graveside in Oaxaca, Mexico to witness Day of the Dead fiestas. Savannah's Bonaventure Cemetery has gorgeous night tours of the Southern Gothic tombstones under moss-covered trees that is one of the most popular draws of the city. 199 Cemeteries to See Before You Die features these unforgettable cemeteries, along with 196 more, seen in more than 300 photographs. In this bucket list of travel musts, author Loren Rhoads, who hosts the popular Cemetery Travel blog, details the history and features that make each destination unique. Throughout will be profiles of famous people buried there, striking memorials by noted artists, and unusual elements, such as the hand carved wood grave markers in the Merry Cemetery in Romania.