Product Description

Ghost hunting, the world of art, film, literature, and dysfunction comes life cycling from the past to the present for the daughter of a famous ghost hunter and a Russian countess. Take a deadly roller coaster ride with two domineering and spiritually protected families, as Alexandra Holzer relates her haunted life with her father, Dr. Hans Holzer and her mother, Countess Catherine Buxhoeveden. You will learn how they were transformed from the early 1200s through today by an emotional and frightening, yet reflective, story. It follows a pre-destined timeline propelled by those in-charge of unearthly worlds.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #535345 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Review
"Alexandra Holzer was born into a world filled with aristocrats, scientists, witches, warlocks and "things that go bump in the night." She takes the reader on an exciting, eccentric and unique journey from childhood to present time, which reads like something out of a Harry Potter novel. Hang on to your broomstick..." -- Merryn Jose - Writer, Editor and Publisher of Merlian News.com

"Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a real haunted house or perhaps be brought up in an environment where the paranormal is accepted as the normal? In many ways Alexandra Holzer was. Being the daughter of the famous ghost hunter and highly revered and respected parapsychologist, Dr. Hans Holzer, one might almost expect Alexandra to have had some unusual experiences at home. Her mother Catherine, a countess of the Russian Royal Family, Buxhoeveden, a highly talented artist, must surely contribute to the genes that would make Alexandra Holzer sensitive to other worldliness.

This is a fabulous book that gives the reader, not just an insight into her upbringing, but a unique opportunity through the eyes of this talented word smith, to experience the world of the unknown to most people. It is clear that getting impressions of the afterlife became very much something that she came to consider as normal. Indeed, in the book, she speaks of being given a message from one member of her family telling her she needed to get back into writing because she would be successful and extremely well-known for her efforts if she did. Majoring in fashion, fine art and design advertising and highly respected in her field, the book seems to suggest a new-found appreciation of literature and the paranormal.

If you really do want to know what it is like to have second sight and be brought up in the home of a master of other worldliness, this is a 'must read' book for you, and of such importance to the searcher for such knowledge that recommendations for literature prizes should also be considered by the publishers." -- Philip Solomon- Psychic Medium to the Stars.

From the Publisher
Ghost hunting, the world of art, film, literature, and dysfunction comes life cycling from the past to the present for the daughter of a famous ghost hunter and a Russian countess. Take a deadly roller coaster ride with two domineering and spiritually protected families, as Alexandra Holzer relates her haunted life with her father, Dr. Hans Holzer and her mother, Countess Catherine Buxhoeveden. You will learn how they were transformed from the early 1200s through today by an emotional and frightening, yet reflective, story. It follows a pre-destined timeline propelled by those in-charge of unearthly worlds.

About the Author
AUTHOR, COLUMNIST AND PARANORMALIST-

Alexandra Holzer is a member of organizations such as the SCBWI, Firstwriters.com, IMDBpro.com and Absolute Writers.com. Her father is the original ghost hunter, published Author Professor Hans Holzer, Ph.D of 146 titles in the genres of parapsychology, the supernatural, religion and healing and some fiction. He is most known for the adaptation of his book 'Murder in Amityville' for the film Amityville Horror II: The Possession, Ghosts, America's Haunted House, The UFOnauts, The Journey of the Magi and Murder in Amityville: Fact or Fiction, a compilation of all three books he had written on the case.

Holzer was recently inducted into Marquis Who's Who in America 2008 62nd Edition, following her father from the 70s. Her first title (Lady Ambrosia-Secret Past Revealed) had two field nomination's, one with Young Adult Literature by the ALA and another to the IHG (International Horror Guild.)

Her mother is an accomplished artist, countess on the Baron side to the Russian Buxhoeveden Family with relations to Catherine The Great. Their published family book is written in German entitled, 'Riga 1201 Buxhoeveden 2001.' Holzer's 97 year old Parisian grandmother, Rosine Claire (married to the count of Russia), has herself published 'French Gourmet Vegetarian', 'New French Gourmet Vegetarian' and 'French Vegetarian Cosmetics.'

She studied at some of the best prep schools in New York City, including 'The Lycee Francais', 'The Fleming School' and 'The York Preparatory School.' In 1992, after graduating high school, she attended 'The Fashion Institute of Technology'(F.I.T), earning two degrees in Fine Arts and Advertising. Her mother also attended F.I.T. when Alexandra was a teen. It was here where Holzer became a self taught Graphic Designer working for small to big travel ad agencies. In 1999, she quit her job as a graphic designer for a conference publishing company and bravely left to begin her own freelance business naming it AHG Design.

-NEWS AND UPDATES-

Alexandra Holzer's second book, 'Growing Up Haunted-A Ghostly Memoir' alongside her fathers newest title, 'Spirit Connection-How The Other Side Intervenes', have published as father and daughter for the first time under the same house. A rare haunting moment. 'Growing Up Haunted' is being read by a documentary filmmaker generating vast interest in it's story. She already knows who she would want to play her father.

In the interim of the new book, Holzer had created her monthly column named 'Spirit Talk' for the Paranormal Awareness Society based in Florida who has a radio show and for UFO Digest.com.

In February of '08, Holzer became a new columnist (her second now) for the very popular magazine UFO Magazine based out of California. Joining the ranks of many known writers and radio show personalities, the editor in chief did her cover story for this issue to introduce Holzer and her new column.

In February, Alexandra is helping to coordinate a Holzer/Buxhoeveden Exhibit for New Orleans Haunted Mortuary Museum. She has been working with the Exhibit Consultant of the Haunted Mortuary - a 24/7 Interactive Paranormal Observatory, Lab & Museum, who was recently for New Years Eve invited for a celebration on stage wit the Mayor and Mayor's office for the huge city concert & fireworks. This museum has been rebuilt after Katrina hit and is a huge moment for the team involved. Alexandra's mother, the Countess and her partner will be selling her haunted art there in two separate exhibits as they will be visiting the museum by spring.

Holzer often does Q&A's for on-line magazines, pod casts, radio show interviews with personalities such as Rob McConnell- the host and executive producer of The `X' Zone Radio Show, England's Wolverhampton City Radio at WCR FM and Karrang Radio, Florida's Paranormal Awareness Radio on WWPR 1490AM, Ghostly Talk, TAPS Family Radio and Darkness Radio, publishes articles for such magazines as Ghost Village.com, Merlian News.com and Paranormal Magazine in the UK and is being deemed a real life Ghost Whisperer, allowing her readers free to ask questions on the paranormal.

While filming for New Wave Entertainment Production Company in April of '07 for the re-release of the film Poltergeist, went on with her father as paranormal experts and authors released October 9th, '07.

Holzer has given a testimonial for Famed Medium Scott Christiansan's second book called, 'The Inheritance.' Thus inspiring her to help other's write their own novels lending feedback and insight to paranormal subject matter and about publishing. She works with Librarians to Mediums and has had a second author quote her and her father, placing one of her popular articles in the author's upcoming Haunted Hollywood book for Fall of '08 for Schiffer Publishing.

She has gone on local investigations but feels that her expertise lies not just with haunted homes, places or people but also in getting 'impressions' and being 'sensitive' to her surroundings. Thus yielding a psychic paranormal investigator who is also in quest for the unknown with a sense of humor. She grew up haunted and therefore has known nothing else.

She has written two innovative and fresh paranormal based reality TV show's, pitching several haunting children's stories, does select forwards for authors in the field ranging from paranormal writers to photographers and will speak at conferences about Growing Up Haunted.

She donates to many different non-profit organizations/charities for children and animals along with PETA, signing important letters for Care2 Action for the causes she believes in as she is not an extremist; but will help for children, animals and our planet. She uses her personal website for these causes along with promoting her work and what she is all about.

She will help others with a reading if needed as well as take cases via e-mail lending her support.

While raising her four noisy ghosts, continues to write children's short stories, poetry, science fiction/fantasy novels, screenplays in the genres of supernatural horror thrillers, paranormal love story, children's animated tales and comedy.

Customer Reviews

NOTHING HAUNTED ABOUT IT
I was looking forward to reading this book not because I like Hans Holzer because tho I have read most of his books I don't like his style very much. On the other hand his daughter has a great style of writing and is very down to earth with her story the problem is there isn't much in the book that is interesting to the normal reader unless you were family. I didn't care for the family history info that went on and on. Also it seems Mr. Holzer didn't let his daughter in on alot of his goings on or it may have been a really great book. She was always left in the dark being young. I was looking for the haunted house she lived in but there wasn't hardly anything said about that either. I really ended up flipping thru the book trying to find something to read. I also did feel very sorry for her and her sister that she had such a self centered mother and I think that really showed up in the last pages that she discibes why she did what she did and how talented she is. Sorry no cigar on this one.

Alexandra Holzer - Growing Up Haunted, A Ghostly Memoir
As someone who also "grew up haunted" and who was captivated by the works and research of the famed Hans Holzer from a young age, I found Alexandra's book a fascinating read!! In her personable writing style, what Alexandra does in her "ghostly memoir" is to invite the reader to explore along with her the heretofore little known facts of her fascinating family, and what it was like growing up as the daughter of one of the most famous pioneers of paranormal investigation. While reading this, I actually felt as if I was sitting with Alexandra in a dimly-lit parlor in a casual atmosphere, enjoying refreshments, and that she was flipping through her family archives and personally sharing these stories with me. The reader is truly drawn in, and may often lose all track of time while reading this. Great job Alexandra!!

Thank you, Alexandra!
For many years we have wondered about Hans Holzer. Who was he, the initial paranormal investigator before all others came along. Thanks to his daughter, Alexandra, we now have been given insight into Holzer and his family life. Alexandra gives a clear and concise portrait of her parents, including her mother's decent from royalty, and we are privileged that she has chosen to share her family history with us. A gifted spiritualist in her own right, Alexandra, understood the need for fans of Dr. Holzer to know more about him. Look for her star to rise in the paranormal investigative field because she is chock full of knowledge and spirit. This book was a gift to readers, very well-thought out with deep insight and emotional charge flavoring a childhood quite often very different than one might expect to have. Thank you, Alexandra, for allowing us to get to know you and your family. Your story is both touching and enlightening. The book was terrific and I enjoyed it immensely.