Stories about haunted or paranormal activity on Texas Road have all been gathered in one new book.
“Tales of Texas Road” has been released by area author K.G. Miceli, with Miceli stating she has had some strange experiences along that stretch of roadway in Amherstburg. She said they are all first-hand experiences of people who have had haunted or paranormal encounters happen to them on Texas Road.
“It is a series of short stories,” she said of the new 145-page book.
In all, there are 38 stories contained in the new book.
Miceli explained she created a flyer and placed it on social media, as well as in bars, coffee shops, and vendor shows and that is how she reached out to people for their stories. Once she had enough stories, she got to work writing the book.
“From start to finish, it took me three months to finish the book,” said Miceli.
Noting her personal experience on Texas Road happened when she was 20-years-old, Miceli added she also had family members with experiences. Some of the stories involve a mysterious “woman in white,” with some stories have her holding a child and others where she has no head. There are other stories where there is a smoke or a fog that comes out.
“It’s pretty weird. A lot of people see a fog-like substance,” she said. “There are so many things people are seeing.”
There are those who hear voices and cries, including threatening tones of voice.
“That’s something a lot of people have experienced as well,” said Miceli.
Miceli added while she has three thrillers out now, she also writes in different genres as well. She has written two children’s books and two poetry books.
“I don’t limit myself to just one (genre),” she said.
Noting she has “always been a huge horror fan,” Miceli is now working on a similar book to “Tales of Texas Road.” The next book will be “Tales of Sandwich Towne” with tales stemming from Windsor’s west end including stories about the jail, the Duff-Baby House, Mackenzie Hall and around that area. She plans to release that book in October.
Her full-length novel “I’m Still Here” won an award through the International Impact Awards, she added.
Writing is “therapeutic” for her, she added. It helps her relieve stress and express herself.
Miceli recently did a book signing at Caffeine & Co. in Amherstburg and Fiona’s Book Corner in Belle River and will do another signings for “Tales of Texas Road” at Lakeside Bakery in Leamington this Saturday from 3-5 p.m. There will be another book signing March 1 at Lavender and Honey in Chatham from 3-6 p.m.
“Tales of Texas Road” is available at River Bookshop in Amherstburg for $22 for a signed copy. Books are also available through Storytellers Bookstore on Ottawa St. in Windsor and through Amazon, with it being a best seller on the latter platform.
Area author pens new book on haunted activity on Texas Road
By Ron Giofu
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