Chris Woodyard is an American author best known for her works on the supernatural and macabre, particularly the "Haunted Ohio" book series, which is a collection of ghost stories and legends from Ohio. She is a skilled storyteller who has gathered and retold stories from a wide range of sources, including personal interviews, historical documents, and local folklore. In addition to her contributions to the genre of ghostly tales, Woodyard has written on topics related to death and Victorian mourning customs, exploring the 19th-century fascination with the afterlife and spiritualism. Her work often blends historical research with the eerie and mysterious, appealing to both paranormal enthusiasts and readers interested in cultural history.