FILE 01 / HISTORICAL RECORD
Dark history
Forgotten events, institutional histories, and the lives behind the headlines.
BLACK LEDGER PRESS
Stories history
left behind.
Independent publishing. Archival research. Dark history.
Books, field notes, and films by Hannah Clickenger.
PUBLISH / PRESERVE / EXPLOREScroll to discover
01 / THE ARCHIVE
Open the record.
Places, documents, and stories.
The past deserves a closer look.
Follow the traces of dark history through archival research, historic places, folklore, and original photography. The record and the legend each have a place here, with room to examine where they meet.
FILE 02 / FIELD NOTES
Places that remember
Historic sites, cemeteries, and architectural details seen through Hannah’s lens.
FILE 03 / BELIEF & MEMORY
Folklore & hauntings
Local legends and enduring stories, explored alongside documented history.
02 / WATCH ON YOUTUBE
The Archive Room.
History beyond the page.
Join Hannah on YouTube for historical and spooky content, research, and explorations of the places and stories that linger. Begin with the films, then return to the archive and books for a closer reading.
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THE ARCHIVE ROOM / FILMS & FIELD NOTES03 / PUBLISHED BOOKS
Enter the shadows.
Independent books by Hannah Clickenger.
Memoir, memory, and the lingering past.
THE THINGS WE CARRYMEMOIR · PUBLISHED JANUARY 2026
The Unsainted Mother
A deeply personal account of childhood trauma, memory, and survival. An intimate look at the wounds we inherit—and the voice we find in their aftermath.
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A home for
what lingers.
Hannah Clickenger
AUTHOR · BLACK LEDGER PRESS
History leaves a record.
Stories reveal what it feels like to live with it.
Black Ledger Press is Hannah Clickenger’s independent press and home for dark history, archival research, and original photography. Its books and films explore the intersections of history, memory, grief, and imagination.
Publish. Preserve. Explore. From intimate memoir and gothic fiction to historical records and field visits, the press follows the traces the past leaves behind. Hannah’s voice connects the books, the archive, and the Archive Room on YouTube.
Grief & loss
Love, absence, and the fragile work of carrying what remains.
Dark pasts
Buried histories, inherited wounds, and truths long kept silent.
The supernatural
Quiet intrusions into reality, at the edge of belief and doubt.
03 / WORDS FROM READERS
Reading this book was like taking a glimpse into her heart.
A really great book and well written.
UPCOMING WORKS
The next chapter.
New work. New encounters.
More stories waiting to be told.
FORTHCOMING / PLANNED FOR 2027
The Devil’s Stone
A Gothic Legend of Cologne
A forthcoming novel in the Black Ledger Press catalog, where history and gothic legend meet.
IN DEVELOPMENT
INTO THE DARK
A dark-history project in development. Further details will be shared as the work takes shape.
IN DEVELOPMENT
The Borrowed Soul
Further publication details to be announced.
FORTHCOMING SERIES
Blood of Tóth: The Lidérc
Planned for winter 2026.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Readings & signings
Author appearances, locations, and scheduled dates will be announced here.
Inquire about an eventSHOP THE LEDGER / COLLECTION IN PREPARATION
A piece of
the ledger.
Books and objects to keep.
Direct from the creator.
Signed books, original photography, and small keepsakes for people who love history, hauntings, and the written word. The collection is being prepared; final selections, prices, and shipping details will be announced before ordering opens.
01 / SIGNED BOOKS & BUNDLES
The Unsainted Mother
Signed copies and book bundles with selected keepsakes. Bundle contents and availability to be announced.
Ask about signed books02 / ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography prints
Hannah’s original location photography. Print selections, sizes, and finishes will be shared when ready.
Ask about printsDirect-order inquiries
Write to Hannah about the collection you’re interested in. This is an inquiry, not a completed order; availability and any payment or shipping arrangements will be confirmed personally.
Contact Hannah about the shopRETAILERS & BOOKSTORES
A place on
your shelves.
AVAILABLE THROUGH INGRAMSPARK
The Unsainted Mother
ISBN 979-8-2955-9872-2
The Unsainted Mother is currently the only Black Ledger Press title available through IngramSpark. Bookstores can use the ISBN to identify the title when ordering.
Request wholesale ordering detailsAN INVITATION TO READ EARLY
Step inside the reading room.
Discover upcoming work before publication. Invited readers can enter with their private password, and new readers can request early access.
Visit the Reader Preview RoomKEEP IN TOUCH
Follow the next entry.
Subscribe on YouTube for new films from the Archive Room. For book news, shop availability, and early-reading inquiries, reach Hannah directly.
Subscribe on YouTube (opens in a new tab)Ask about press updates05 / CORRESPONDENCE
Let’s start a
conversation.
For media, bookstore, author event, or collaboration inquiries, write to Hannah Clickenger.
blackledgerpress@gmail.com