Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Jan 19, 2012, 2:18 pm
Author Cullan Hudson will be signing books on Sat. Jan. 28, 2012. The ... from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The author of the highly popular Strange State: Mysteries and ... companion blog by the same name) and co-author of the novel, The Mound, will be ... taken, and sign copies of his books. The author s...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Jan 2, 2012, 9:47 am
Author Marilyn A. Hudson will be visiting the NW Oklahoma Literary Arts Festival this spring.  
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Dec 27, 2011, 5:43 pm
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Dec 17, 2011, 9:37 pm
Hudson attended the INDIE INK event at Full Circle Bookstore in Oklahoma City to sign copies of the novel co-written by Marilyn A. Hudson and Cullan Hudson.
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Dec 13, 2011, 7:57 pm
Marilyn A. Hudson, co-author of the suspense novel, THE MOUND will be signing copies of the book at FULL CIRCLE BOOK STORE,50 Penn Place, Oklahoma City on Sat. Dec. 17, 2011, 3-5 p.m.
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Dec 4, 2011, 10:30 am
Noel Brooks: A Life Shining and Burning, 1914-2006 A CreateSpace publication of a Whorl Books title. The Reverend Noel Brooks (1914-2006) was an English clergy, educator, and author who ministered in the Wesleyan Methodist, the Elim Pentecostal Church, The Bible Pattern Fellowship (and wrote a bio...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Nov 26, 2011, 11:28 am
On this Shop Small Saturday, thank  you for choosing to purchase works from our small concern. It is deeply appreciated. We have one desire and that is to provide good stories, done well, and for a fair price.  Most titles have been reduced to celebrate the day.   Happy reading!
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Nov 14, 2011, 8:36 am
Received the other day in the mail: "...just finished the book, The Bones of Summer, and had to write. Some of the stories were deeply creepy- lots of those chills as promised - but some were moving. Weird, I know, but they were so real and the emotion .... like the one about the old woman who haunt...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Oct 17, 2011, 5:54 pm
Author Marilyn A. Hudson, co-author of the paranormal suspense novel, THE MOUND, will be part of an author signing event.   She is also author of THE BONES OF SUMMER and WHEN DEATH RODE THE RAILS. The event is  set for  3 pm on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. Sponsored by Oklahoma City's largest indep...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Oct 8, 2011, 1:49 pm

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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Oct 2, 2011, 11:07 am
Join author Marilyn A. Hudson, co-author of the new novel THE MOUND, at a book signing event.  Books, free book drawings, dramatic readings, photo opps, and autographs are all available Friday, October 7th, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.   The setting is the lovely and historic Carriage House at the ...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Oct 1, 2011, 3:10 pm
The book signing and program scheduled for Saturday October 8th, by authors Cullan Hudson and Marilyn A. Hudson, has been canceled by the library. Catch author Marilyn A. Hudson as she presents a story program for children in Shawnee on Oct. 15, spooky tales at the Overholser Mansion in OKC on the ...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Sep 29, 2011, 10:28 am
Oklahoma author, educator and storyteller, Barbara Jones announces her foray into historical romance with a soon to be published novel. Look for it this fall!
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Sep 22, 2011, 4:09 pm
The revised edition of Those Pesky Verses of Paul is now available.  Author Marilyn A. Hudson tackles a topic that has long afflicted many women in the Christian church. For one of the few times, the apparent limitations of women in the life of the church are examined by a woman. The words of th...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Sep 21, 2011, 10:38 am
... a story featuring an intriguing character. The books featuring 'Madame Delaine' should be ... by mid 2012.   "Madame Delaine and the Gutsy Girl Detective" should be first ... be enjoyable for any age group. "The focus will be on crafting a ... place." Steampunk is a sub-genre of science ...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Sep 10, 2011, 9:48 pm
Since its first appearance, Strange State: Mysteries and Legends of Oklahoma, has received high praise for its scope and style. It has been periodically reprinted and is now available in a 3rd edition.   Alien visitors to Bigfoot through Zombies in the Sooner state are covered with keen insight, ba...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Sep 10, 2011, 9:19 pm
This collection of chilling tales is delighting readers with is mix of tales about aliens, ghosts and vampires.   Targeting the young adult and adult reader, the stories are sure to please anyone who likes a shiver now and then. Available on Amazon
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Sep 9, 2011, 6:31 am
Just released a few weeks ago and already reader response is very positive! "The book started out fast and the pace never let up." "One awesome book..." "I love the characters...." "I was not expecting this....truly a pleasant surprise." "Thrill! Ride!" Available on Amazon.
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Sep 5, 2011, 5:55 pm
Early day law officer Sam Bartell, notorious local Madame's such as Annie Wynn, and notorious murder cases.   Along the way are also mysterious people and bizarre events. Sample: WHO WAS THE GIRL IN RED? In 1906, a headline cried "Girl in Red Takes Plunge of 42 Feet on Horse's Back" in Oklahoma...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Sep 5, 2011, 5:46 pm
WHEN DEATH RODE THE RAILS examines some true accounts of questionable deaths along railways from 1900 to 1920 across Oklahoma.   Along the way explore the history and culture of those rough and rowdy days and then decide for yourself.... Sample..... "On a warm day in Oklahoma, workers found an unid...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Sep 4, 2011, 12:03 pm
Great books for any season... Authors Cullan Hudson and Marilyn A. Hudson
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Sep 1, 2011, 8:44 pm
Authors,  Cullan Hudson and Marilyn A. Hudson, will present a program at the Enid and Garfield County Public Library on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 10 a.m. Hear about the research and writing process, dramatic readings of selected portions of their new work,  The Mound: A Novel, hear a spine tin...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Aug 17, 2011, 7:03 pm
The popular work, cited as "the work" on the strange and usual for the state of Oklahoma is now available in a revised third edition.  Covering everything from bigfoot sightings to zombie tales and many other interesting tidbits of history, the work received notable reviews when originally issued a...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Aug 5, 2011, 7:36 pm
Cullan Hudson, author of Strange State: Mysteries and Legends of Oklahoma, and co-author of the new paranormal suspense novel, The Mound, was interviewed by noted blogger, Autumn Forest.  Read the interview here, where he discusses inspirations and future plans.
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Aug 1, 2011, 11:43 am
What readers are already saying:"...an awesome book."  Chris"...pulled me in right away." Jeremy"My new favorite horror book..." Autumn" Unique female characters, strong and interesting..."  Ann
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Jul 28, 2011, 9:05 am
If you are a child under the age of 16 and like to draw - enter this contest.  No money - but lots of bragging rights as your art work will be loaded on a couple of web sites - and  some may be used in an upcoming children's book (scheduled for 2012).  Artist's selected will receive a free copy o...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Jul 27, 2011, 12:43 pm
Author Molly Lemmons, whose fun stories and heartwarming tales have often delighted audiences of all ages, shares a meaningful and touching time in her new work for caregivers. We Are Invisible, shares experiences and insights for those coping with caring for a loved one or aged parent.     "I le...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Jul 26, 2011, 10:36 am
Author Marilyn A. Hudson will be attending the Chisholm Trail Book Festival, Sept. 17, 2011 in Duncan, Oklahoma to promote her recent true history books, Tales of Hell's Half Acre and When Death Rode the Rails.  In addition, she will have copies of her chilling short fiction, The Bones of Summer a...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Jul 20, 2011, 4:37 pm
The long-awaited third edition of Strange State: Mysteries and Legends of Oklahoma will be available online in a matter of days.  This is the most comprehensive book on paranormal phenomena in the Sooner State. In addition to Ghosts, UFOs, Sasquatch and all else that goes bump in the night, this vo...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Jul 19, 2011, 3:19 pm
Whorl Books proudly announces the imminent publication of the novel, THE MOUND, from authors Cullan Hudson (Strange State: Mysteries and Legends of Oklahoma) and Marilyn A. Hudson (The Bones of Summer: A Collection of Chilling Tales and When Death Rode the Rails). Cullan Hudson is a freelance graph...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Jul 17, 2011, 8:53 pm
Be sure and stop by the booth on Sept. 17, 2011 in Duncan, Oklahoma and say hello!   Author Marilyn A. Hudson will be on hand, will do a reading from one of her books, and enjoy meeting new people!
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Jul 11, 2011, 10:21 pm
Oklahoma author and storyteller, Marilyn A. Hudson (left) presented a copy of her book to the director of the Kansas, Oklahoma Public Library, Ruth Hodges. "I have been traveling this summer doing storytelling programs for community libraries." Hudson explained. " I put the library names in a hat an...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Jul 10, 2011, 2:30 pm
It was another world, huge rail companies vied for the right to lay tracks and sometimes they were not too careful about how they acquired those rights.  Might was right and money everything at this sunset of the 'Gilded Age' in America. Huge, belching, roaring machines weighing many tons connected...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - May 30, 2011, 1:42 pm
Author Marilyn A. Hudson  expanded  her intriguing monograph, "Did Death Ride the Rails of Early Oklahoma?" Her work, which has excited interest among law enforcement and amateur sleuths alike, questions if a serial killer may have worked the rail systems of early day Oklahoma. Her ongoing resear...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - May 30, 2011, 11:51 am
A modern 21st century city is growing up in the Oklahoma capital city, but it was once very different.  Although many of the locations discussed in this book have been long destroyed by Urban Renewal or other forms of progress, their stories lurk below the surface.  Explore the other side of Oklah...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - May 7, 2011, 9:22 pm
After the recent 'Ghostalhoma' event in El Reno, some satisfied readers sent some comments: 'I really enjoyed the story collection. I can hardly wait for the novel.' 'My grandson really liked the 'Bones of Summer' book...he likes that kind of book.' 'I bought  your book and started to read it on th...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Apr 10, 2011, 7:35 pm
Whorl Books  has collaborated with a mysterious woman who wishes to remain anonymous. The result is to the soon to be available 'Thumbprint" edition of "Secrets of a Sometimes Psychic." In this fascinating little book are stories of the frustrations, fear, wonder, and pain of a person who has secr...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Apr 9, 2011, 9:04 pm
Author Marilyn A. Hudson will be on hand at 'Ghostlahoma', April 23, 2011 with copies of her story collection "THE BONES OF SUMMER: A CHILLING COLLECTION OF TALES", information about her blogs, "Mystorical", "Paranormal Librarian" and "Paranormal Directory."  Stop by the WHORL BOOKS table and put ...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Mar 12, 2011, 10:21 am
Cullan Hudson at a Book FestivalAuthor and graphic artist, Cullan Hudson (Strange State: Mysteries and Legends of Oklahoma) will be traveling this spring doing research. Hudson's co-author of  novel The Mound which will be out later this spring and the sequel to Strange State (due out this summer)....
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Mar 10, 2011, 9:45 am
This new biography will cover the life and contributions of a British minister and scholar, Noel Brooks.  It will be of note to libraries and collections on British religious history, Pentecostalism, the Elim Pentecostal Fellowship, the Bible-Pattern Fellowship, and the Pentecostal Holiness Church ...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Mar 10, 2011, 9:40 am

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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Feb 6, 2011, 8:08 am
 The chilling collection has twenty short stories....RUNESTONE "1962, Forn Lars and Bjørn Oddvar of the University of Oslo’s archaeology department discovered what they believed was a lost Norse saga.  The text seemed to recount an expedition that traveled inland from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, ...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Feb 2, 2011, 8:14 am
"NIGHT LIGHTS" "Day One The person who probably first saw the lights was a backcountry hunter in northern Alaska. Bill Sims was a transplanted New Yorker who had moved to the Inland Passage because that was as far north as his wife would go. It was fine, because he spent most of his time on huntin...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Jan 6, 2011, 4:59 pm
'They lay scattered between the vernal flourish and winter's icy grasp. These are the Bones of Summer... From author Marilyn A. Hudson comes a collection of short tales to chill you to the bone on even the hottest day. Find out what monsters fear in Erebus. Flee sinister silhouettes in When Shadows ...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Spellbound Stories - Jan 5, 2011, 7:31 pm
They fall in dozens, hundreds, and thousands to the ground their bodies showing internal damage, as if they had flown into houses or walls. Yet, many seemed to have tumbled down nowhere near any such obstruction. Flying into something with enough force to cause internal damage usually means a straig...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Spellbound Stories - Jan 5, 2011, 7:31 pm
They fall in dozens, hundreds, and thousands to the ground their bodies showing internal damage, as if they had flown into houses or walls. Yet, many seemed to have tumbled down nowhere near any such obstruction. Flying into something with enough force to cause internal damage usually means a straig...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Dec 12, 2010, 5:27 pm
Marilyn A. Hudson is the Director of Library Services at Southwestern Christian University in Bethany, Oklahoma. Prior, she served as public services librarian for the Metropolitan Library System, an Archives Fellow,  and as a library media specialist for Norman Public Schools. Listed in the 1997...
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Nov 14, 2010, 1:57 pm
SPIRITS OF OKLAHOMA is the name of the program at the Garfield County Public Libary, Enid, Oklahoma.  Oklahoma authors and ghost hunters will be the feature of this special event on Saturday, November 20th at 11:00 AM. All ages.
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Nov 14, 2010, 1:49 pm
Oklahoma author and graphic artist, Cullan Hudson was featured in a local television, "Is This A Great State or What?" on KFOR.   Hudson, who is the author of Strange State: Mysteries and Legends of Oklahoma, shared about several well-known legends in Oklahoma City.
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Marilyn H. posted an article on Whorl Books - Oct 13, 2010, 5:40 pm
A collection of chilling tales by Marilyn A. Hudson will soon be available on Amazon.  Hudson, author, historian, library professional, and storyteller, blends her background in history, libraries and storytelling, to craft tales that stir the imagination.  These short tales suitable for teens a...
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