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A Curious Geography
I was once married to a Nobel Peace prize co-laureate. I’ve lived and traveled abroad as a diplomat’s wife. I’ve exchange greetings with queens, first ladies of foreign countries, and foreign ministers. In Nairobi, I dined with a world famous economist. Before 9/11, I interviewed and, on one occasion, dined with individuals associated with the…
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Paranormal Obsession
My first book, Paranormal Obsession: America’s Fascination with Ghosts, Haunting, Spooks, & Spirits is available for pre-order! This book is a little different. It is not a collection of ghost stories or case files, but more of a discussion regarding the impact of paranormal reality TV on American society. In the book I speak with…
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How a Southern, Muslim Girl Became A Ghost Hunter
I am a product of TAPS and Ghost Hunters, and this has encouraged me to appreciate the larger heritage of psychical research, parapsychology, and the diverse legacy of paranormal research.
Deonna Kelli Sayed 