THE IRON DOOR: Curse of the Sierra Jumanos

Previously published in the 2005 Red Dirt Anthology, this exciting short story is now available in a Thumbprint from Whorl Books. Three treasure-seekers head into The Wichita Mountains of Southwestern Oklahoma in search of a fortune that has eluded all for over 200 years. But as night descends, this trio will discover the frightening reason why.

Cullan Hudson is a writer and freelance graphic designer whose book Strange State: Mysteries and Legends of Oklahoma has become the definitive source for all things strange in the Sooner State. Based on true stories, The Iron Door offers an exciting nugget of hidden history wrapped in a heart-pounding adventure.

THUMBPRINTS: "Form From Shadow"

SUBJECT: Story story collections, Paranormal, Suspense, UFO's

THUMBPRINTS: "Annie Oklahoma"

SUBJECTS: Tall tales, Old West, Oklahoma, Railroads, U.S. Marshalls,United States History - 19th century - Fiction, Land Runs.

"Annie Oklahoma: A Tall Tale of the Sooner State" first appeared in the first Red Dirt Book Festival Anthology and it may be the first Oklahoma tall tale! Included are the stories "Bottomless Well" and "Death Along the Iron River" that asks the haunting question, did an early serial killer travel the rail lines of early Oklahoma?

Off the Page! Basic Tips for Conducting a storytime

Drawing on her years as a children's librarian, Marilyn A. Hudson has crafted a highly useful resource manual for anyone - teacher, parent, volunteer, or librarian- wanting to learn more about shares stories with children (both read and told).

Comb binding; approx. 60 pgs. $12.00

THUMBPRINTS: "Night Voices"

His was the last live nighttime radio broadcast in his corner of the world...and one dark night brings an assortment of bizarre callers. They will talk about haunted classic cars, strange creatures in the night, bones that refuse to stay buried, and much more. Due out in 2008.

Strange State: Mysteries and legends of Oklahoma, Centennial ed. 2007.

Hailed as one of the best regional books at Loren Coleman's Cryptomundo. To learn more about this Hudson House Publications/Whorl Books volume, visit the blog at http://www.strangestate.blogspot.com/ .

Elephant Hips are Expensive. Marilyn A. Hudson and Haley Fulco (illus).

This endearing and entertaining children's book has been called "a fun and inspiring read" [Megan Miles, Southwestern Christian University] and The Norman Transcript says Marilyn Hudson "blends...passion for history, libraries, books, and stories." To learn more about this adorable story, visit the blog at http://www.elephanthips.blogspot.com/ .

One Night Club and a Mule Barn

Celebrating 60 years -1946-2006 -of Southwestern Christian University, Bethany, Oklahoma - the first pentecostal educational institution in the state. Available in book form and audio from Tate Publishing at http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/search.php?search=One+night+club+and+a+mule+barn
or Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, etc.
Written by Marilyn A. Hudson, et al.

SHADOW TALES BY MARILYN A. HUDSON

Currently out of print.