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Kevin Lee Nelson

@kevinleenelson.bsky.social

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Author, folklorist, adventurer, warlock, & psychogeographer. Co-author of the Back Roads Lore series, a deep dive into America's dark folklore, urban legends, and peculiar traditions.

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Kevin Lee Nelson @kevinleenelson.bsky.social · 7d

Tune in tonight at 9pm (Central) to the Monster Lounge podcast as I discuss dark folklore of the Northwoods.
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Kevin Lee Nelson @kevinleenelson.bsky.social · 7d

When did "work ethic" get distorted from working hard to benefit your community to working hard to benefit the 1%?

Kevin Lee Nelson @kevinleenelson.bsky.social · 17d

Today is the day! Join me and other presenters celebrating Iowa's favorite cryptid. Presentations, vendors, food, and fun!

Kevin Lee Nelson @kevinleenelson.bsky.social · 23d

Curious how being a "father" or "husband" somehow magically makes men more valuable in American society. 🤔

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Kevin Lee Nelson @kevinleenelson.bsky.social · 26d

Join me at this year's Van Meter Visitor Festival in Van Meter, IA where I will be speaking about cases of the strange and bizarre from our Back Roads Lore series. Come and celebrate Iowa's favorite cryptid!

Kevin Lee Nelson @kevinleenelson.bsky.social · Sep 3

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Kevin Lee Nelson @kevinleenelson.bsky.social · Aug 21

Kevin Lee Nelson @kevinleenelson.bsky.social · Aug 17

Terence Stamp. R.I.P. 😥

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Kevin Lee Nelson @kevinleenelson.bsky.social · Aug 11

At the 125th annual Hobo Days Festival in Britt, IA. Each year hobos from across the nation gather to celebrate their unique community & traditions & coronate the new Hobo King/Queen. A photographer made a tintype photo of my partner Rebekah and me. All he asked in return was to hear our stories.

Kevin Lee Nelson @kevinleenelson.bsky.social · Aug 7

Kevin Lee Nelson @kevinleenelson.bsky.social · Jul 28

My colleague @chadlewis.bsky.social has a brand new book out about the supernatural legends and lore of Lake Superior. If you're interested in the mysteries of the "Graveyard of the Great Lakes", this book is a must.