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Just who is Terrance Zepke?

     Zepke began her career as a freelance writer/photographer, specializing in adventure travel. Over the years, her photos and features have appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines. She has traveled extensively to every continent and lived all over the world, spending the most time in London, England; Oahu, Hawaii; and the Carolinas. “Like most travelers, I’ve had good and bad experiences. I’ve seen the sun set over the magnificent Taj Mahal, piranha-fished along the Amazon River, explored the Lost City of the Incas in South America’s Andes Mountains, taken an elephant safari through Nepal’s desolate Royal Chitwan National Park, survived Class V rapids and crazy river guides while whitewater rafting on West Virginia’s famed Gauley River, wandered the chaotic and unforgettable medinas of Fez, and petted a live, baby rhino while on safari in Kenya. Conversely, I’ve suffered terrible chigger bites, been stranded in Morocco, had the scare of a lifetime when a tiger circled my tent one night near Katmandu (It seemed like hours but I think it was only a few minutes), and learned how to drive a stick shift in Rome when the trains went on strike and I had to get back to Paris to catch a flight home.” (Continue...)
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• Coastal South Carolina: Welcome to the Lowcountry Whatever you're looking for can be found along this special stretch of coastline that starts along the action-packed Grand Strand and meanders on down to the scenic Lowcountry. Author Terrance Zepke makes sure that you don't miss any of the charm and lore these coastal hamlets have to offer. This reference was written for everyone interested in coastal South Carolina: vacationers, retirees, anglers, nature lovers, watersports enthusiasts, daytrippers, boaters, and armchair travelers. The "fun ways to learn" sections and end-of-chapter quizzes make it an exceptional resource for educators, as well.

• Ghosts and Legends of the Carolina Coasts - Our legends help preserve the history and heritage of the Carolinas. By knowing them, we get a rare glimpse into what these communities and their inhabitants were like once upon a time. Towns that no longer exist, or at the very least have changed drastically, and lifestyles that long ago became extinct, are revealed. For example, lifesaving stations with heroic crews, active (and remote) lighthouses and their keepers, nefarious pirates, salt of the earth lightering pilots and whalers were once an intrinsic part of our coasts.

• Coastal North Carolina: It's Enchanting Islands, Towns and Communities - North Carolina's coast is full of enchantment, from its magical waters to its stunning islands, imposing lighthouses, and captivating lore. Coastal North Carolina has been host to many different people over the years. It has developed from Native American hunting grounds, to summer retreats of colonial planters, to private playgrounds for the rich and elusive, to vacation spots sought after by millions of tourists every year. Isn't it time you join those who have fallen under the spell?

• Best Ghost Tales of South Carolina - During the day, residents and visitors alike enjoy the quiet beauty of the peaceful coasts and Lowcountry of South Carolina. But in a state where soldiers fell, slaves died without knowing freedom, and the practice of voodoo is still an open secret, the night is bound to be a bit more exciting.

• The Best Ghost Tales of North Carolina - Guardian spirits or tormented souls? Stealthy and forlorn, cunning and mysterious, the ghosts of North Carolina’s past linger among the living in this thrilling collection of North Carolina ghost tales. Join author Terrance Zepke as she searches for answers amid the specters and haunted sites of North Carolina.

• The Encyclopedia of Cheap Travel: 1,000 Companies, Consolidators, Agencies and Resources - Whether you’re a single traveler looking for soft adventure in the U.S. or a family seeking an affordable European barge trip, The Encyclopedia of Cheap Travel: 1,000 Companies, Consolidators, Agencies, and Resources will guide you to the cheapest fares possible. (UPDATED ANNUALLY!)

• Exploring South Carolina's Islands - A complete guide for vacationers, day-trippers, armchair travelers, and people looking to relocate to this charming area. What to see and do, where to stay and eat on South Carolina’s fabled islands.

• Ghosts of the Carolina Coasts - Love, greed, murder, and mayhem are the things great stories are made of, and plenty of these elements can be found in the stories collected here. Some of the tales are grounded in library research of old newspaper clippings; the rest are retold as they were recited to me. Some are well known, with many adaptations, and some have seldom, if ever, been heard.

• Lighthouses of the Carolinas -

Author Terrance Zepke has collected stories of how lighthouses were built in the 1700s and 1800s, how light keepers lived, and how lighthouses have weathered hurricanes, erosion, and neglect. Traveling from North Carolina’s Currituck Lighthouse near the Virginia border to South Carolina’s Haig Point Lighthouse near the border of Georgia, Zepke weaves tales of light tower builders, Civil War soldiers, and even pirates.

• Pirates of the Carolinas - Young, fiery Anne Bonny did whatever she pleased and took whatever she wanted... When her father tried to marry her off to a prominent member of the community, Anne made her escape and ran off with a young sailor... The union was definitely more about freedom than true love. Anne quickly became bored with her new husband. As a matter of fact, she was pursuing other options when she was seen by pirate "Calico" Jack Rackham in Nassau on New Providence. When her sailor found out and threatened to have her and Rackham exposed for adultery, Bonny and "Calico" Jack stole a ship, assembled a crew and set out for new adventures... while they lasted...

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