Follow Along as Stephanie Writes Her Tenth Book!

Stephanie is chronicling the journey as she researches and writes her tenth non-fiction book, Pretty Evil Pennsylvania (about lady criminals of the Keystone State) coming August 2021 from Rowman & Littlefield imprint Globe Pequot. Stay up-to-date via social media:

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Would You Like to Book Stephanie as a Speaker?

Stephanie is available for presentations on topics related to her books, including historical true crime, folklore, hauntings and the 19th century Spiritualism movement.

Stephanie's current program is called Conjuring Cash: How 19th Century Spiritualists Fleeced the Faithful.

Bookstores can schedule appearances and signings using this form.
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To view Stephanie's calendar, visit this page.

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Non-Fiction Books for Children:

Stephanie Also Contributed to
These Fine Books:

Are you doing research on residents of the village of Kelayres in Kline Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania?
If so, check this out! Stephanie is offering a portion of her genealogical and historical research - collected while writing The Kelayres Massacre: Politics and Murder in Pennsylvania's Coal Country - free of charge here.

Perhaps you're doing research in the Pennsylvania counties of Allegheny, Butler, Lancaster, Lawrence, Mercer, Montgomery or Philadelphia.
Stephanie will be posting great research links and tips for these counties as she researches her tenth book, Pretty Evil Pennsylvania, about lawless ladies from across the Keystone State. Follow Stephanie on social media (links above) or sign up for her mailing list to learn when new research data is posted on this site. In the meantime, check the progress of this resource collection here.