I’m Hayley, it’s nice to meet you!

Hi, I’m Hayley Stevens - paranormal researcher, writer, and long-time ghost geek. I’ve been investigating hauntings and strange claims for over two decades - I was born, raised, and still live in Weird Wiltshire: barrows on the horizon, chalk underfoot, ghost stories in the pub as standard. I grew up with hauntings, folklore, myths and legends as part of the scenery, so they’re not just things I research – they’re home.

My writing has appeared in places like The Skeptic, Paranormal Magazine, Skeptical Inquirer, and other publications, and I’ve also delivered lectures about the science of the paranormal across Europe. I also work behind the scenes on radio shows and podcasts (including BBC Radio 4’s Uncanny), and regularly consult with authors, fellow writers, documentary and television producers, too.

Contact Hayley

I’m always happy to hear from readers. You can find me on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky or you can get in touch in private. Whether you have a question or feedback, want to report a paranormal experience in confidence, or want to collaborate on a project you can send an email to hayley@theghostgeek.com

What to Expect from The Ghost Geek

I write for curious people who like their spooky content with context: skeptics, believers with questions, journalists, academics, folklore nerds, working ghost hunters, and anyone who has ever thought, “ok but what’s really going on here?”

I don’t do jump scares, demonology, or pretending to have answers I don’t have. I do careful research, offer clear explanations, and explore the spooky parts of life, culture, and the media through psychology, critical thinking, and decades of actively investigating paranormal claims.

If that sounds like your kind of thing, you’re my kind of reader. Subscribe for free today and you’ll get:

• thoughtful breakdowns of paranormal claims

• tips and tricks on how to be a decent(ish) investigator

• lessons on why smart people fall for bad evidence

• analysis of the latest from paranormal media

• insights on compassionate critical thinking and scepticism