Holy Ghosts

When the dead come to mind, they are like holy ghosts, as real as hope or faith, as tangible as trust and love.

This book is a collection of questions, memories, and loves that continue to live with me, in me, and through me. . . . Here is displayed the basis of my personal faith that encompasses the story of a man who rose from the dead and showed all who would see that death is not the end. Life is. Period.

Ragan Courtney has been writing poetry since his school days and had his first poem published when he was just fifteen. Since then, he has written, directed, and performed in numerous plays, musicals, and pageants. A graduate of Louisiana College and The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, Ragan Courtney has the ability to turn faith and doubt into a pilgrimage through the words that make up his plays and his poems. Ragan lives in Houston with his wife, where he continues writing, directing, and consulting for theatrical productions.

Praise for Holy Ghosts

"I am so glad the world will finally know what I’ve known for over 30 years. Ragan Courtney is a true poet. Enjoy!" —Mark Lowry, Member of The Gaither Vocal Band and songwriter of "Mary Did You Know?"

Ragan Courtney has been writing poetry since his school days and had his first poem published when he was just fifteen. Since then, he has written, directed, and performed in numerous plays, musicals, and pageants. A graduate of Louisiana College and The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, Ragan Courtney has the ability to turn faith and doubt into a pilgrimage through the words that make up his plays and his poems. Ragan lives in Houston with his wife, singer Cynthia Clawson, where he continues writing, directing, and consulting for theatrical productions.