STRANGE ESCAPES

Latest Pennhurst Paracon Updates: Exciting News and Paranormal Adventures Await!

Good morning from Pennhurst Paracon! As we dive into the day, I’m thrilled to share some exciting Pennhurst Paracon updates with you. The website has undergone a major overhaul, and it’s looking fantastic – a fitting hub for all the latest news and events from one of the biggest paranormal conventions in the US.

As I update you from the heart of Pennhurst Paracon, I can’t help but feel the electric atmosphere. The updates to the website have made it easier than ever to connect with fellow enthusiasts and keep abreast of all the happenings. Last night’s kick-off party was just a taste of the incredible energy we’re going to experience today.

Now, let’s talk about some of the Pennhurst Paracon updates that are sure to excite you. The Paranormal Circle is now live, and it’s a game-changer for the community. This online platform is a treasure trove for those passionate about the paranormal, offering live webcams, exclusive meet-ups, and member-only discounts.

In addition to the Pennhurst Paracon updates, there’s news on my other projects. While Kindred Spirits is in limbo, I’m embarking on a new television project that’s very close to my heart. Plus, the sixth season of my podcast, Haunted Road, is in production, and my cookbook, Food to Die For, is set to release on July 30th.

With all these Pennhurst Paracon updates and personal projects, it’s shaping up to be an exciting year. I’m eager to meet many of you at the convention and at upcoming Strange Escapes events. Remember, next Thursday is our first live event for the Paranormal Circle, and it’s not to be missed!

So, as I gear up for another day at Pennhurst Paracon, I want to remind you to check out the updated website and join us in the Paranormal Circle. It’s the perfect place to stay informed about all the Pennhurst Paracon updates and connect with the community.

See you soon at Pennhurst Paracon, and let’s make the most of these thrilling updates!

Cheers,

~ a

Strange Escapes – Too Tough to Die

Blog Update

Amy's Blog, Investigations, Updates

Finally, I’m back!

Well everyone, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted a blog. To be truthful, once Kindred Spirits went into production, my life became so insane, I ended up taking my web site down entirely because I just couldn’t keep up.

We’re in between seasons right now and the sleepy days of summer have hit New England in a big way, so I finally decided to get this thing up and running again. Some updates to my life in this blog update!

First, I’m still happily living in New England with my little family which consists of the Mister, our five-year-old daughter, Charlotte – and our always dopey basset hound, Zoe.

Most of my time is spent being a Mom. I’m very fortunate that owning my own business, (www.strange-escapes.com), allows me to make my own hours. I travel a lot by most folks’ standards, but it’s still usually just a few days once or twice a month and the rest of the time I’m home. I also spend time in my little office in Rhode Island when Charlotte is in school.

Lots of people ask about Kindred Spirits. We are now on Travel Channel after having moved networks twice before. Thankfully, we’ve always had the same wonderful team of folks at Discovery Networks and they are behind the show 100%. Discovery and Scripps had a huge merger that we’ve been sort of caught in the middle of the last year, but we’re pretty confident we’ll be gracing your screen in some way, shape or form very soon! In the meantime, Kindred Spirits is in heavy rotation on Travel Channel, so make sure to check it out on Friday nights at 11!

As always, thank you so much for all of your support over the years. I will do my best to keep this blog update relatively updated. I do have lots to share, just not always the time to do it!

Happy summer, everyone!

Why We Are Leaving Ghost Hunters

Amy's Blog, Investigations, Updates

My Departure from Ghost Hunters

Adam and I have been receiving a lot of questions and interest about our decision to not return to Ghost Hunters for Season 10. So, I wanted to go into further detail for folks and also have a place to send those looking for answers to these most frequently asked questions. 🙂

Why did you and Adam choose to leave Ghost Hunters?

I can’t completely speak for Adam – but for me, at the end of season 9, I was tired. I had been leaving home every week to every other week and the show had become a job. A job that I was not thrilled to be going to any longer. Financially, it was taking a toll on us as well as emotionally. When my daughter took her first steps while I was away filming, that was a wake up call for me.

I love investigating and did it well before the cameras rolled on me and I still continue to investigate. So the show, while it afforded me AMAZING experiences, friendships and the name to continue doing what I do, was no longer feasible for me. I don’t regret any of it and it has led me to everything I have now, but it was time for me to move on and be home.

What are you doing now?

I started a haunted travel company called Strange Escapes. We organize vacations to some of the most haunted places in the world. I love being able to take those with an interest in the paranormal and spend a few days educating them and investigating with them. I bring in authors, lecturers and fellow paranormal TV stars and we make these trips unforgettable.

I make my own hours and when I do travel, I can bring the family along if I choose. Learn more about it here: www.strange-escapes.com

Adam and his husband, Ben, are some of the most talented people I know and have been instrumental in starting an awesome non-profit theater company in Provincetown, MA. Check it out at peregrinetheatre.com.

Will you and Adam be on television again?

We have had many offers and a lot of interest. Since we chose to leave Ghost Hunters, we were contractually obligated to not star in a paranormal television show for a time after our last episode aired. While we are open to a new television opportunity it would have to be very special, and accommodate our schedules, families, etc.

Another cast member has been insinuating via social media that you were “fired” or “released” from Ghost Hunters. Is that true?

No. We’re not sure why that person has chosen to say such things, especially since he was in no way involved with our negotiations, (those are between us and the production company.) We were once close friends, so I can only assume maybe someone internally is giving him misinformation.

I hate to see someone spreading falsehoods, but I can go on record, as has my lawyer – that not only were we not fired or released, but we have all of it documented and in writing and would be happy to present it in court if ever necessary. Our last filming date with the production was February 3, 2014 and we declined our option for further seasons on May 9, 2014. Our last episode aired on October 28, 2014.

Normally, I don’t address rumors, but I’ve had too many parents come to me asking for advice on leaving a steady paycheck to be home with their family more and how to make it work. That decision was not one I made lightly, and to have people try to devalue that by spreading a silly lie is not only offensive, but hurtful.

You say the travel was hard, yet I see you traveling all the time?

When we were filming, I left weekly for a few days at a time. Now, I am gone one to two weekends a month and I usually know well in advance what my schedule is. Also, I bring my daughter on many of these trips as well. It has definitely been much easier!

Travel and ghosts are the two hobbies I’m most passionate about. How fortunate am I to have been able to combine the two?

Let me just end this by stressing how thankful I am for my time on Ghost Hunters. Not only was I able to investigate and research some of the most haunted places in the world – but the experiences and friendships I made on the road made me into the person I am today. I will be forever grateful to Grant, Jason, Pilgrim Films and SyFy for forcing me out of my comfort zone and taking me on the road with GH so many years ago. It set me down a path that led me straight to my cozy little life here in New England.

Sometimes, my life feels like a dream or a movie and I ask myself, “Did this all really happen?” It did. And there’s so much more to come.

xoxoxo,

~ a