Secret Reno

10/21/2024

10/19/2024

Oh yeah before I forget....I will be doing a book signing at Barnes & Noble today from 1 until 4. Hope to see you there. You have a book that I haven't signed, bring it--I'll sign it.

10/16/2024

Are you a joiner? If so, I hope you will consider joining the Carson City Historical Society http://cchistorical.org/cchsmembership.htm and helping CCHS to grow.

10/02/2024

This is always a lot of spooky fun---ridin' around with Hank Monk after dark in the Lone Mountain Cemetery.....Take a ride with Hank Monk on his famous Stagecoach around Lone Mountain Cemetery for a night of spooky historical fun! We will be joined by Janice Oberding, Author of Haunted Nevada: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Silver State, who will share her haunted knowledge of the cemetery.

This tour will take place upon the Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch Mule Wagon on a 1/2 mile journey. Dress for the weather and remember close-toed shoes. Choose one of four 30 minute tours happening on Friday the 18th. Only 10 spots are available per tour due to wagon capacity. The wagon unloads about 1/4 mile from the starting location, so plan on taking a short...spooky...walk back.

A $10 donation is not required but strongly encouraged. The donations will be split between Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch and Lone Mountain Cemetery. You can pay the donation upon checkout or in cash at the activity.

Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm (split into four different tours)
Location: Lone Mountain Cemetery, 1044 Beverly Dr. Carson City, NV 89706

Need to Know:
- Online Registration is required starting on October 1, 2024
- Each tour is 30 minutes long
- Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Open to ages 13+
- $10 Donation is strongly encouraged!
- Dogs are not welcome on this activity as all pets are prohibited inside Lone Mountain Cemetery. You will not be able to participate if you bring along a pet.

Contact Information:
Park Ranger Office
[email protected]
(775) 283-7035

09/30/2024

I feel like I'm back in the 90s again...My phone was scooped up in the Verizon outage ...Microsoft messed around with my the computer and lost a lot of my work...luckily Bill got it back for me. Note to self--always email your work to yourself when done when writing for the night..

09/29/2024

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the ex*****on of 17-year-old Floyd Loveless---and if you want to talk coincidence--tomorrow September 30th marks the 139th birthday of Constable Berning who was killed as he and Loveless wrestled for control of a gun.

09/27/2024

Tonight! I'll be at the Nevada state Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City this evening at 5:30 for
Spirited Capitol City Part 17 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
$10

09/23/2024

I don't know how much wood a woodchuck could chuck if he/she could chuck wood but I do know how many books a writer (c'est moi) can work on during the same period of time...I wonder how many my writer friends do. I know it's more than one. For me it is currently six books...Some will get more and faster attention than others. All require some research, but one in particular, requires a lot. So what are these books and when can a reader expect to see them? I am super excited about the project tentatively entitled JOANNE about Joanne de Longchamps, Nevada's foremost poet and collage artist of the 1960s and 1970s. There is CARSON CITY'S COLORFUL HISTORY, which be a fun look at the capital city's history, VIRGINIA CITY'S AMAZING SOMEWHAT QUIRKY HISTORY w/RECIPES, a history book with recipes. DEATH FOR THE BRIDE and DEATH RIDES THE RAILS which are 7 and 8 in my Virginia City Mystery series of whodunits. And there is the untitled book of NEVADA BROTHELS HISTORY and ANECDOTES (With Kristen Hamlet) So there's what keeps me up at night. Photo of Joanne de Longchamps special collections UNR...

09/23/2024

Carson City has some cool history AND yes there is the Spooky side. Hope to see you all on Friday at 5:30 at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City

Spirited Capitol City Part 1 with Janice Oberding
September 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
$10
Carson City has a spooky history with spiritualists and ghostly activity. One medium named Mrs. Meyer was particularly well known for the séances she conducted at the Elsworth House, just a block east of the old train depot. During the hot August nights of 1881, these spiritual gatherings left residents both intrigued and unsettled by the ghostly phenomena reported.

Today, Carson City’s rich tapestry of spiritual legends, from the bride of Ferris Mansion to the haunting tales of the Governor’s Mansion and the Mint, continues to captivate those interested in the supernatural.

Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the history of Nevada séances, including how they were conducted and the ghost stories that followed. And if you’re feeling extra spooky, join us next month for a séance with paranormal historian Janice Oberding.

09/20/2024

Spirited Capitol City Part 1
September 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
$10

Carson City has a spooky history with spiritualists and ghostly activity. One medium named Mrs. Meyer was particularly well known for the séances she conducted at the Elsworth House, just a block east of the old train depot. During the hot August nights of 1881, these spiritual gatherings left residents both intrigued and unsettled by the ghostly phenomena reported.

Today, Carson City’s rich tapestry of spiritual legends, from the bride of Ferris Mansion to the haunting tales of the Governor’s Mansion and the Mint, continues to captivate those interested in the supernatural.

Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the history of Nevada séances, including how they were conducted and the ghost stories that followed. And if you’re feeling extra spooky, join us next month for a séance with paranormal historian Janice Oberding.

09/18/2024

Here's the link....Winnie Schrader has the coolest show ever...subscribe and check it out.. Here's link to the show I was on.

We are mixing it up with history, mystery, and a little bit of chaos. We're heading to the rugged, lawless terrain of the Wild West—Virginia City, Nevada, to...

09/11/2024

Join nationally recognized Nevada author Janice Oberding at St Mary's Art Center for a day filled with valuable insights and tips on how to get your book out into the world. Whether you're a published author or just starting out, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about the publishing industry (both traditional and sefl-publishing.) Learn how to write a query letter, and a proposal, how to find your target audiences, manuscript preparation. Learn about self-publishing options and marketing (which is key to a successful book,) and more. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with Nevada author Janice Oberding, who has over 50 published books (both traditionally and self-published) Let's get your book into the hands of readers. See you there! Saturday September 21, 2024 10-4 $49.00 Tickets available at Eventbrite and at the door...https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-publishing-and-marketing-workshop-tickets-971153665757?aff=oddtdtcreator