Supernatural Tales From Mamaw's Front Porch
Supernatural Tales From Mamaw's Front Porch invites you to pull up a chair, sit a spell, and step into a world where eerie mysteries and unforgettable stories come to life. Our host Heather, blends chilling true paranormal encounters, original short fiction, and a touch of Appalachian lore. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at Heather’s debut book and future writing projects. Whether rooted in the misty hollows of the mountains or drawn from whispered legends far and wide, there's always a story waiting on Mamaw's front porch.
Episodes
Join me for part two of a two part episode where I'll journey into the Smoky Mountains.
This week, we're traveling to Old South Hall, Townsend and Elkmont. Plus I'll talk about some Cherokee legends that are known to be part of the Smoky Mountain area.
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Join me for part one of a two part episode where I will be taking a journey to the Smoky Mountains! Both episodes were recorded right there in the middle of those haunted mountains.
This week we're traveling to the Greenbrier Restaurant, Roaring Fork Motor Trail and Cades Cove.
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Support the show & get bonuses at patreon.com/supernaturaltalesfrommamawsfrontporch
Welcome to Supernatural Tales From Mamaw’s Front Porch — where ghost stories aren’t just campfire tales… they’re family tradition. In this special pre-season episode, host Heather Perron takes you deep into the heart of her debut supernatural mystery novel, The Darkness in Blackwater Ridge.
We’ve already explored the eerie setting and Appalachian folklore behind the story, but today, you’ll meet the three characters who carry the we...
Show Notes
What is it about the Appalachian Mountains that makes them feel ancient… haunted… alive? In this episode, I’m sharing why I chose this region as the setting for The Darkness in Blackwater Ridge — even though I didn’t grow up there. From eerie landscapes to deep-rooted folklore, the mountains offered something I couldn’t resist: mystery, memory, and a kind of quiet magic that creeps into your bones.
We’ll talk about what dr...
Not all fear is born — some of it is inherited. In this episode, I’m talking about the kinds of stories we don’t read in books — the ones passed down in whispers, warnings, and porchlight glances. From family superstitions to the quiet wisdom of the women who raised us, we’ll explore how fear becomes folklore… and how those stories still shape us. I’ll also share a haunting excerpt from my upcoming novel, The Darkness in Blackwater...
In this first episode of our special countdown series, I’m taking you back to where it all began—Mamaw’s front porch.
Join me as I share how storytelling shaped my childhood, the eerie memories that stayed with me, and how those moments helped bring The Darkness in Blackwater Ridge to life. We’ll talk about how I became a writer, where the idea for the book came from, and how spooky stories and Southern tradition wove themselves int...
The darkness is stirring…
Welcome to a special preview of Supernatural Tales From Mamaw’s Front Porch! This short trailer kicks off a four-part countdown series leading up to the release of my debut novel, The Darkness in Blackwater Ridge—a paranormal mystery rooted deep in Appalachian folklore and eerie small-town secrets.
In these June countdown episodes, you’ll get a glimpse of what’s coming: behind-the-scenes looks at the book’s ...
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