Colin Dickey

Colin Dickey grew up in San Jose, California, a few miles from the Winchester Mystery House, the most haunted house in America. As a writer, speaker, and academic, he has made a career out of collecting unusual objects and hidden histories all over the country. He’s a regular contributor to the LA Review of Books and Lapham’s Quarterly, and is the co-editor (with Joanna Ebenstein) of The Morbid Anatomy Anthology. He is also a member of the Order of the Good Death, a collective of artists, writers, and death industry professionals interested in improving the Western world’s relationship with mortality. With a PhD in comparative literature from the University of Southern California, he is an associate professor of creative writing at National University.

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  • Secret Societies / NDEs & the Soul

    Writer Colin Dickey of the Order of the Good Death discussed our fears of secret societies, and why so many people subscribe to conspiracy theories. Followed by medium Michelle Clare on having a near-death experience.More »
  • Alternative Health / The Odd & Unexplained

    Ben Fuchs shared alternative health concepts, and offered tips on supplements. Followed by Colin Dickey with tales of oddities, alien encounters, and the unexplained.More »
  • Ghost Stories & Haunted Places

    Author Troy Taylor shared his favorite ghost stories, followed by writer Colin Dickey, who talked about some of the country's most haunted places.More »