Ghost orbs are a controversial topic, even among believers.
Most of us agree that at least 90% of orbs can be explained as refracted light from moisture, reflective surfaces, insects, pollen or dust.
Some of us believe that the remaining 10% (or so) are unexplained –  called anomalies — and indicate possible paranormal activity.
Skeptics fall back on [...]

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who said hello and attended Fiona’s panels and workshops during Dragon*Con!
Your stories, comments and questions were very helpful. Look for your suggested new articles and products, soon.
The Hollow Hill offices will be closed between August 28th and September 7th, as we attend Dragon*Con and move our offices to Concord, [...]

The Fall 2008 issue of Haunted Times magazine recognized Fiona Broome in its elite list of “respected members of the paranormal community.”
Fiona was delighted and surprised to see her name on the list in this glossy, high-quality publication.
Fiona was mentioned in connection with her research at The Falstaff’s Experience in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.  She confirms [...]

Dragon*Con 2008 was a great success.  Thank you to everyone who participated in Fiona’s workshops and panels, and the many people who said hello and shared ghost stories.
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Are you attending Dragon*Con 2008? Don’t miss these workshops with Hollow Hill’s Fiona Broome!

Title: Dragon*Con Artist Trading Card Workshop
Description: What is an Artist Trading Card? Want to [...]

Note: This event is now over. It was tremendous fun!
Thanks to everyone who attended, and especially to those who shared their experiences with me. I had a wonderful time!
If you’re interested in Haverhill’s many ghost stories, scroll down to the area’s haunted history, below.
Haverhill and the Haverhill Historical Society properties at Buttonwoods are [...]

Brandywine Valley Ghosts by Laurie Hull is a fun book to read whether you’re a ghost hunter or someone who enjoys real ghost stories.
Ms. Hull is the kind of ghost hunter — and author — I admire. In this book, she mixes well-researched history, chilling ghost stories, amusing anecdotes, and first-person encounters with ghosts. [...]

Hollow Hill has created a free, four-part email course, Introduction to Ghost Hunting. This course is for beginners who have never been on a ghost hunt, and want to know how to start.
Sign up using the form below. Your first lesson will be sent to you immediately after you confirm your registration.
After that, [...]

On 17 June 2008, I was on the Ghost Chronicles International radio show as Ron Kolek’s co-host. Our guest was Christopher Balzano, the founder and lead investigator of Massachusetts Paranormal Crossroads. The topic was Pukwudgies.
During our conversation, I summarized our encounters with something similar at Vale End Cemetery in Wilton, New Hampshire. I’m [...]

On June 12, 2008, we returned to Gilson Road Cemetery in Nashua, NH. Except for a notable number of new houses and subdivisions in the area, little has changed… with one exception. The denser wooded area in back of the cemetery seems to provide the illusion of cover for the spirits who visit [...]

On Tuesday, June 17th, I’ll be on Ron Kolek’s radio show, Ghost Chronicles International.  Like his stateside Ghost Chronicles show, he’ll be talking about ghosts… but with an international twist.  Join us a 3 p.m. (Eastern US time) or 8 p.m. in the UK, on Toginet.com.  Call in with questions or comments, or join the [...]