Co-Founders

The co-founders of the Paranormal Booktivity franchise are Whitney Hayes, the author, and Tayler Mason, the editor of the paranormal cozy-mystery series.

 

Whitney and Tayler became friends in the summer of 2017 and became housemates in the summer of 2018. The business went live in 2019 in anticipation of the release of book one in the Paranormal Booktivity series; The Mystery of the Stolen Spell Book.

 

"What started off as an inside joke became a mutual dream for the future, which remains at the forefront of our plans,despite the times in which life inevitably gets in the way. I started a new job in a company I am proud to work for and I would love to focus on my progression there once I graduate with my master's in December [2019]. So, it's difficult to find time to focus on anything else. But PB is always on my mind, every day. It's a safe space for both of us and a necessary outlet for creativity. There will always be things to do for PB." ~ Whitney Hayes

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"When you close your eyes, what do you think of? Some people envision white sandy beaches and blue waters. Others may envision mountains with snow covered peaks, rocky passes and streams. For me, it was always a forest in autumn,with leaves falling and then covering the ground with colours of vibrant gold, warm orange and deep crimson red; preparing the world for the end of another year. Then, in 2017, the Universe sent me Whitney . . . and, as she mentioned, an inside joke somehow made it into the realm of reality. As Melvin became more and more real, I was transported back to those daydreams and how they made me feel., When I think about PB, I can close my eyes and breathe in the cool autumn air and it instantly cleanses my soul of the monotony of life. I guess, that's what Paranormal Booktivity means, to me. Comfort; Home." ~ Tayler Mason

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Our Values

• Catlick Channel. We appreciate clean and wholesome fun. We are far from puritans, but we believe that there is more to art and entertainment than violence, nudity, sexual references or profanity.

• Hard work. We aim to always be productive, creative and innovative, because time is too valuable to waste. We strive for excellence and never settle for less. We aim to achieve a profound sense of pride and satisfaction in everything we create. Our reward is in our results.

• Ambition. We shoot for the stars and beyond. We believe that no idea is too great to work towards. Every journey can be a lesson, a memory, a silver lining. We have high hopes for a living.

• Ethical behavior. At the heart of any relationship, connection or transaction, there must be a foundation of trust. We promise to be the epitome of integrity and transparency, to treat everyone we encounter fairly, to fulfill our obligations and to take our responsibilities seriously.

• Friendship. The most important part of Paranormal Booktivity and, we believe, of life.

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Our Vision

I'm sure part of us would love to spend all our time in a real-life Halloween themed book/shop/cafe one day . . . but that's not entirely realistic. For now, what has been enough for two years is just enjoying each other's company. Long nights in with Meecho, drinking flavored coffee, watching spooky YouTube videos to get inspiration while we write notes on Paranormal Booktivity and talk about the characters and their back stories. It's almost like we've been living in Melvin all along, and that has been more than enough. Still, it would be amazing to share that feeling with more people (beyond our family and friends.) One day, if one person outside of our inner circle is entertained by being part of a Paranormal Booktivity adventure, then all the nights we ever spent laughing, terrified and exhausted will mean so much more in our memories.

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What do we believe in & who do we support . . .​

• Animal Rights

• LGBTQ+ Rights

• Women's Rights

• Reading in schools

• Start ups and small businesses