D.M. Pulley to Present Cleveland-Set Ghost Story at Schuler Books
D.M. Pulley will appear at Schuler Books on October 15 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss her new thriller, Stone Mad. The book centers on Franklin Castle in Cleveland and reflects Pulley's interest in how historic buildings and past decisions shape the present. Pulley, who is from Michigan and lives in Ohio, draws on her construction and engineering work restoring old buildings.
Pulley, originally from Michigan and now based in Ohio, has worked as a construction specialist and engineer restoring older structures. That background helped inspire her first novel, The Dead Key, after she encountered a mystery inside a Cleveland building. Her latest thriller, Stone Mad, turns to Franklin Castle, a Cleveland haunted landmark.
At her Schuler Books appearance on Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m., Pulley will discuss the book and invite readers to share their own eerie experiences. A companion ghost story contest lets attendees submit tales online in advance or possibly at the event; three local stories will be read, and the audience will choose a winner to receive a free book.
The event may draw readers interested in regional history, haunted places, and Midwest settings, giving them a chance to connect with an author who grounds fiction in real buildings. Local storytellers could benefit from the contest’s invitation to share personal experiences, while Schuler Books may see increased foot traffic and community engagement. More broadly, the talk could encourage attendees to view aging structures as repositories of memory, though its social impact is likely modest and centered on literary and local-history audiences.