Bell Witch Book, Movie, & Performances by Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons
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Book - The Bell Witch Unveiled At Last! The True Story Of A Poltergeist
The Bell Witch Unveiled At Last! The True Story Of A Poltergeist
© 2008 by DJ Lyons (aka Debbie Dunn)
PublishAmerica March 2008 (Paperback)
ISBN 978-1604744774
Introduction: Who Was the True Bell Witch of Tennessee?
John Bell, of Adams, Tennessee, died on December 20, 1820. Why not? He was old. He was sick. He was comatose. Yet dozens of newspaper articles, a handful of published books, movies, videos, websites, and countless amateur and professional storytellers all erroneously claim that John Bell was killed by a poltergeist.
Who was this poltergeist many called the 'Bell Witch'? Newspapers, books, websites, and countless people familiar with the 1817-1821 haunting gave the finger of blame to a neighbor woman, Cate Batts. Her alleged guilt was purely circumstantial. This breakthrough publication reveals for the first time the actual identities and motives of the three poltergeists. These three male entities followed John Bell from his former home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to Adams, Tennessee, seeking their revenge. Within the covers of this book, the Bell Witch is unveiled at last.
About The Author
Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons earned her masters degree with a specialization in storytelling from East Tennessee State University in 1989. She has been a professional storyteller and writer ever since.
To make a very long story short, the storytelling professor requested that DJ research and write the story of the Bell Witch for a Halloween exclusive entitled "Special 1990 Halloween Edition: Appalachian Ghostlore." DJ wrote the story from the point-of-view of Betsy Bell, the teenage daughter. DJ refused to perform the story at the ETSU Halloween Storyfest as she found the story way too depressing.
Three years later, a Knoxville, Tennessee, high school art teacher hired DJ to tell scary stories at her school. This very insistent teacher wanted DJ to tell the story of the Tennessee Bell Witch. Initially, DJ refused. Then a whole series of events transpired that literally changed the whole course of DJ's life. The end result? Not only did DJ perform the story of the Bell Witch at this high school in late October of 1993, she spent the next two years of her life researching and writing this book called "The Bell Witch Unveiled At Last! The True Story Of A Poltergeist." Her goal? She wishes to empower the reader, alleviate superstition and fear, and to bring light to a story that has been shrouded in fear and mystery for far too long. Happy Reading!
© 2008 by DJ Lyons (aka Debbie Dunn)
PublishAmerica March 2008 (Paperback)
ISBN 978-1604744774
Introduction: Who Was the True Bell Witch of Tennessee?
John Bell, of Adams, Tennessee, died on December 20, 1820. Why not? He was old. He was sick. He was comatose. Yet dozens of newspaper articles, a handful of published books, movies, videos, websites, and countless amateur and professional storytellers all erroneously claim that John Bell was killed by a poltergeist.
Who was this poltergeist many called the 'Bell Witch'? Newspapers, books, websites, and countless people familiar with the 1817-1821 haunting gave the finger of blame to a neighbor woman, Cate Batts. Her alleged guilt was purely circumstantial. This breakthrough publication reveals for the first time the actual identities and motives of the three poltergeists. These three male entities followed John Bell from his former home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to Adams, Tennessee, seeking their revenge. Within the covers of this book, the Bell Witch is unveiled at last.
About The Author
Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons earned her masters degree with a specialization in storytelling from East Tennessee State University in 1989. She has been a professional storyteller and writer ever since.
To make a very long story short, the storytelling professor requested that DJ research and write the story of the Bell Witch for a Halloween exclusive entitled "Special 1990 Halloween Edition: Appalachian Ghostlore." DJ wrote the story from the point-of-view of Betsy Bell, the teenage daughter. DJ refused to perform the story at the ETSU Halloween Storyfest as she found the story way too depressing.
Three years later, a Knoxville, Tennessee, high school art teacher hired DJ to tell scary stories at her school. This very insistent teacher wanted DJ to tell the story of the Tennessee Bell Witch. Initially, DJ refused. Then a whole series of events transpired that literally changed the whole course of DJ's life. The end result? Not only did DJ perform the story of the Bell Witch at this high school in late October of 1993, she spent the next two years of her life researching and writing this book called "The Bell Witch Unveiled At Last! The True Story Of A Poltergeist." Her goal? She wishes to empower the reader, alleviate superstition and fear, and to bring light to a story that has been shrouded in fear and mystery for far too long. Happy Reading!
The Bell Witch Unveiled At Last! The True Story Of A Poltergeist by DJ Lyons
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- The Bell Witch Unveiled At Last! The True Story Of A Poltergeist by DJ Lyons
- You can purchase Bell Witch book using Pay Pal at my Website - Bell Witch Unveiled
- You can purchase Bell Witch book on Amazon
- 2 Reviewers of my Bell Witch Book
- Contact Information for Professional Storyteller Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons
- YouTube Movie about the Bell Witch created by DJ Lyons
- Bell Witch Movie with Talk Bubbles that Pop by DJ Lyons
- How much do you know about the Tennessee Bell Witch & Poltergeists?
- Please Tell Me About Your Experiences With Ghosts, Poltergeists, & Angels
- Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons Performing Her One Woman Show of the Bell Witch
- View 2 of Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons Performing Her One Woman Show of the Bell Witch
- View 3 of Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons Performing Her One Woman Show of the Bell Witch
- Visit MORE DUNN TALES - Website for Professional Storyteller Debbie Dunn
- Some People Say ...
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- Links to all Debbie Dunn's lens
You can purchase Bell Witch book using Pay Pal at my Website - Bell Witch Unveiled
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You can purchase Bell Witch book on Amazon
2 Reviewers of my Bell Witch Book
2 Reviewers of my Book:
Review of The Bell Witch Unveiled at Last!
All of my life, I have heard the story of the infamous Bell Witch of current day Adams, Tennessee. I have heard the story many times and in many different ways, but the most prevalent factor in all stories is that Kate (Cate) Batts was the cause of the "witching" and that she was solely responsible for sending old John Bell to his maker. So, when I learned of the book, The Bell Witch Unveiled at Last by D.J. Lyons, it was like a breath of fresh air. The book's sole purpose- to give a voice to the disenfranchised Cate Batts, who has been a whipping post for far too long. The book brings the legend to life in a very interesting way- through the words of Cate Batts herself.
The book paints a image of Batts that the reader can now associate with the legend. Cate Batts is no longer a faceless feature, but made alive by Lyons to tell her own tale, and by doing so, discloses the true identity of the mysterious Bell Witch.
Hold on to your pants, reader, because Cate Batts will take you for a ride back in time, to the small town of Adams, Tennessee and the home of the Bell Witch!
Adam T. Southern, Reference Librarian
Maury County Public Library System
Columbia, Tennessee
Hi DJ from Teresa,
I just finished your book! And....,Wow!
I hear your voice, your mannerisms so clearly. Now I see why you were the perfect teacher for Conflict Resolution.
My favorite chapter is 77. I feel that this chapter better helped me to learn forgiveness.
My least favorite chapter is 81, Betsy Bell and Joshua. I do not like to hear about child abuse. When it is in the news, when I learn about it from friends who it happened to, I am sad. I am glad that I have not had this experience, but somehow, I internalize their suffering. Somehow, when I read about the abuse to Cate, I expected that. Knowing how strong Cate was, I knew that with her powers, she could succumb. However, I felt different for Betsy...she was so young.
DJ, there is so much more I could say. This is the first book I have read where multiple people speak in first person. I believe you. I believe what you have written. I think I understand your message and purpose for this book. To me, it goes deeper than solving the mystery. Again, I refer to Chap. 77. As one is led through the events, through the dialogue, one begins to understand the underlying message which must be your purpose on this Earth Plane. Do I have it right?
Review of The Bell Witch Unveiled at Last!
All of my life, I have heard the story of the infamous Bell Witch of current day Adams, Tennessee. I have heard the story many times and in many different ways, but the most prevalent factor in all stories is that Kate (Cate) Batts was the cause of the "witching" and that she was solely responsible for sending old John Bell to his maker. So, when I learned of the book, The Bell Witch Unveiled at Last by D.J. Lyons, it was like a breath of fresh air. The book's sole purpose- to give a voice to the disenfranchised Cate Batts, who has been a whipping post for far too long. The book brings the legend to life in a very interesting way- through the words of Cate Batts herself.
The book paints a image of Batts that the reader can now associate with the legend. Cate Batts is no longer a faceless feature, but made alive by Lyons to tell her own tale, and by doing so, discloses the true identity of the mysterious Bell Witch.
Hold on to your pants, reader, because Cate Batts will take you for a ride back in time, to the small town of Adams, Tennessee and the home of the Bell Witch!
Adam T. Southern, Reference Librarian
Maury County Public Library System
Columbia, Tennessee
Hi DJ from Teresa,
I just finished your book! And....,Wow!
I hear your voice, your mannerisms so clearly. Now I see why you were the perfect teacher for Conflict Resolution.
My favorite chapter is 77. I feel that this chapter better helped me to learn forgiveness.
My least favorite chapter is 81, Betsy Bell and Joshua. I do not like to hear about child abuse. When it is in the news, when I learn about it from friends who it happened to, I am sad. I am glad that I have not had this experience, but somehow, I internalize their suffering. Somehow, when I read about the abuse to Cate, I expected that. Knowing how strong Cate was, I knew that with her powers, she could succumb. However, I felt different for Betsy...she was so young.
DJ, there is so much more I could say. This is the first book I have read where multiple people speak in first person. I believe you. I believe what you have written. I think I understand your message and purpose for this book. To me, it goes deeper than solving the mystery. Again, I refer to Chap. 77. As one is led through the events, through the dialogue, one begins to understand the underlying message which must be your purpose on this Earth Plane. Do I have it right?
Contact Information for Professional Storyteller Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons
To book a storytelling performance, one woman show of THE BELL WITCH UNVEILED, book signing, or storytelling workshop, call Debbie at:
(423) 422-9728
1190 Welcome Grove Road
Mosheim, Tennessee 37818
E-mail: moredunntales@yahoo.com
(423) 422-9728
1190 Welcome Grove Road
Mosheim, Tennessee 37818
E-mail: moredunntales@yahoo.com
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- Visit this website to see more details about Debbie's storytelling performances and workshops.
YouTube Movie about the Bell Witch created by DJ Lyons
This movie describes the book and author and reveals other secrets about the Bell Witch.
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Bell Witch Movie with Talk Bubbles that Pop by DJ Lyons
This is the same movie as above. However, by using TubePopper.com, I was able to add in talk bubbles that make audible pop sounds.
This movie gives a summary of the book titled "The Bell Witch Unveiled At Last! The True Story Of A Poltergeists" by DJ Lyons. It also describes the author. Listeners are invited to visit my website: Bell Witch Unveiled website
This movie gives a summary of the book titled "The Bell Witch Unveiled At Last! The True Story Of A Poltergeists" by DJ Lyons. It also describes the author. Listeners are invited to visit my website: Bell Witch Unveiled website
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- The Bell Witch is the most widely-documented ghost story in TN. The family of John & Lucy Bell was haunted by a poltergeist from 1817-1821. Cate Batts (often spelled Kate), was given the blame. She was innocent and her children suffered. Instead, three poltergeists followed John Bell from Rocky Mt., NC to Adams, TN, seeking their revenge. Learn their secret in "The Bell Witch Unveiled At Last! The True Story Of A Poltergeist" written under my pen name of DJ Lyons. Bell Witch Unveiled website
Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons Performing Her One Woman Show of the Bell Witch
Art Circle Public Library in Crossville, Tennessee
These are pictures of Debbie performing her One Woman Show called "The Bell Witch Unveiled" at the Art Circle Public Library in Crossville, TN. She tells the story from the perspective of Cate Batts, more commonly spelled Kate Batts, who was wrongly accused of being the poltergeist who haunted the family of John and Lucy Bell from 1817 to 1821 in Adams, Tennessee.
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Visit MORE DUNN TALES - Website for Professional Storyteller Debbie Dunn
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Call Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons at (423) 422-9728 or e-mail her at moredunntales@yahoo.com or askdjlyons@yahoo.com
“Debbie pulls the audience into the depths of her stories, leaving them on a magic storytelling high.”
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-- Mrs. Meira Thomas, Teacher, Beaumaris Primary School, Isle of Anglesey, WALES
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