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Savannah's Secret—The Bilbo Mound
There is a Savannah secret thats been hidden for years in plain sight. I’ve been doing some research for my current novel about the many canals that run off the Savannah River, in particular, the Savannah-Ogeechee Canal. But as always, while researching one thing, something new turned up—THE BILBO CANAL. Tucked just outside Downtown Savannah lies a cluster of ancient mounds, known to be Indigenous Settlement Sites. The Bilbo Mound is the oldest of them all. Using radiocarbo
Leigh Ebberwein
Feb 192 min read


The Ghosts of Lazaretto: Unearthing Savannah's Haunting History
Living in Savannah, we're always hearing ghost stories, whether or not they hold any truth. One story that caught my attention while I was writing The Savannah Gondolier was about the ghosts of Lazaretto. But as I began to dig in and research, I discovered that this story might have more substance than I initially thought. In the late 18th century, the city of Savannah implemented a quarantine station for incoming vessels to safeguard against illness. If a ship was suspected
Leigh Ebberwein
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Through Thick and Thin
When I wrote my first novel, The Blessing of the Celtic Curse, I created a vibrant group of six friends who call themselves The Tribe....
Leigh Ebberwein
Sep 25, 20252 min read


My Favorite Leprechaun
My first novel was inspired by my friend, Monsignor James Costigan, a wise and witty Irish priest with a twinkle in his eye. When "The...
Leigh Ebberwein
Mar 5, 20252 min read
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