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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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 weight of the mystery: FBI Agent Mallory Crane, hometown Sheriff Garrett Cole, and his loyal K9 companion Boone. These three don’t just investigate the strange happenings in Blackwater Ridge—they become a team shaped by loss, loyalty, and the thin veil between worlds.

Plus, Heather shares an exclusive excerpt from Chapter Three of the book—a chilling scene inside the abandoned Church on the Ridge that sets the tone for what’s to come.

Highlights This Episode:

• Introduction to the podcast and upcoming Season One

• Deep dive into the three main characters:

  • Mallory Crane — a no-nonsense FBI agent returning home to face more than ghosts

  • Garrett Cole — a steady sheriff with a strong belief in the supernatural

  • Boone — the golden retriever with a sixth sense and a hero’s heart

• How these characters interact, challenge, and protect one another

• A haunting excerpt from the book (Chapter Three) involving a cryptic symbol and an ominous voice

• A look ahead at Season One topics: real hauntings, legends, ghost lights, cryptids, and more!

The Darkness in Blackwater Ridge comes out July 6🎧

You can purchase a signed preorder copy here: heatherperron.com/shop

Subscribe to the podcast so you're ready when Season 1 officially launches in August.

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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 drew me in as a writer, how real legends helped shape the story’s world, and why Appalachia has always felt like the perfect place for things that can’t be explained.

Grab a blanket and settle in — the hills have stories to tell.

🔔 Episode Highlights:

• Why I didn’t need to be from the mountains to feel their pull

• The real-life folklore and eerie history that inspired the setting

• How the land itself became a character in the novel

• A special excerpt from The Darkness in Blackwater Ridge

📚 The Darkness in Blackwater Ridge comes out July 6
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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 Ridge. So pull up a chair — we’re going deep this week.

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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 into the fabric of the tale.

I’ll also introduce the fictional town of Blackwater Ridge, give you a peek into its dark history, and read the very first excerpt from the novel.

So settle in, because the journey into the shadows begins now.

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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 setting, inspiration, and characters, plus a few supernatural surprises. Then, get ready for the full launch this August, when Season 1 begins with true paranormal stories, forgotten legends, and original spooky fiction, all told from Mamaw's front porch.

So pull up a chair, pour a mason jar of sweet tea, and settle in. The stories are waiting—and they’re closer than you think.