Some Nightmares Are Real: The Haunting Truth Behind Alabama’s Supernatural Tales by Kelly Kazek

Southern writer and folklorist Kelly Kazek tells ten Alabama ghost stories drawn from real people and legendary creatures, cursed places, and harrowing events in her new book, Some Nightmares Are Real: The Haunting Truth Behind Alabama’s Supernatural Tales (University of Alabama Press).

Each story or legend takes readers to a different place in Alabama. Unlike most ghost-story collections, Some Nightmares Are Real includes an appendix of facts, historical resources, and information about how to visit the locations. These contemporary stories embrace a beloved Southern folkloric tradition for a new generation of young readers.

Kelly Kazek is an award-winning journalist, humor columnist, and author who writes about Southern culture. She has written books for children and adults, including Y is For Y’all: A Book of Southern ABCs, Southern Thesaurus: For When You’re Plumb Out of Things to Say and A Guide to the South’s Quirkiest Roadside Attractions. She lives near Huntsville, Alabama.