Our Story: Ghost Books Biz & Red Rabbit Press
In 1989, Antonio R. Garcez and his husband, Hank Estrada, embarked on a mission to bring real, first-hand ghost stories from across the Southwest to readers with an interest in the supernatural. Together, they founded Red Rabbit Press, aka Ghostbooks.biz—a New Mexico-based independent publishing company. For more than 30 years, Antonio and Hank traveled through haunted landscapes, interviewing people who had experienced the supernatural firsthand, and investigating these inexplicable encounters. With a deep reverence for the spirits they encountered, they turned these interview accounts into a series of twenty chilling yet deeply spiritual books, including two volumes featuring New Mexico. Antonio’s final book—Unforgettable Ghost Story Interviews—was published post-mortem by Hank. This culminating book of the series is an exceptional collection of the best of and never-before-published interviews by Antonio.
About
Antonio R. Garcez
New Mexico Turquoise Book Award Winner for Best Nonfiction Book!
Antonio R. Garcez (1954-2023) is best known for his Ghost Books series. His dedication to sharing compelling accounts of real, first-hand ghost encounters stemmed from a deep reverence for the supernatural instilled early on by his indigenous grandparents and parents, each respected healers.
Antonio’s sensitivity to spirits and the paranormal was observed and nurtured to honor and respect the unseen, shaping his unique approach to storytelling.
Antonio’s work gained national attention and has been featured on programs like America’s Scariest Places and Haunted on the History Channel. Over the course of 30 years, Antonio and Hank investigated countless paranormal encounters throughout the American Southwest via interviews, photography, and spending time in haunted spaces in an effort to connect with and understand the spirits that linger there.
Beyond writing, Antonio was a beloved human being, artist, and storyteller.  His life was filled with music, nature, and meaningful connections with others. Though he passed away in 2023 from Parkinson’s-related complications, Antonio’s spirit and legacy continue to inspire and captivate those who explore his stories.
Photo: Pictured with Rudolfo Anaya at the 2007 New Mexico Turquoise Book awards for Best literary contributions.
About
Award-Winning Indigenous Author of the Ghost Books series.
Hank Estrada
About
Co-Founder of Red Rabbit Press, Author, and Public Speaker
Hank Estrada is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles with a BA in Communications. In 1986 he co-founded Red Rabbit Press (aka GhostBooks.Biz) with his husband and award-winning paranormal author, Antonio R. Garcez. For more than 30 years they partnered on countless research investigations and interviews with individuals who have experienced ghosts.
Together, they have published over 20 books about real ghost encounters throughout the Southwest United States, including Unforgettable Ghost Story Interviews—the culminating book of the series, which Hank published on Antonio's behalf after his passing in September 2023.
Hank is a seasoned spokesman and captivating presenter who enjoys sharing the knowledge he has gained from so many years of conducting paranormal investigations. Since Antonio's passing, Hank carries on the legacy of Ghost Books Biz with public appearances, book sales, and a fascinating slideshow on unexplained paranormal images captured by Antonio and others during investigations into first-hand ghost sightings.