Author Bonnie Chapman

08/28/2026

Another book contract signed. This will technically be book 5.

08/28/2026

Just signed a contract for a new book.

08/22/2026

I have started my next 2 book. They will be done by the end of next year if not before.

07/16/2026

𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗢𝗵𝗶𝗼, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱... 🌲🚂

Pre-order your copy today! 👉🏼 https://sut.pub/S-Ohio

Long before modern highways, it was the railroads that fueled Ohio’s booming Hanging Rock Region. Trains roared through Jackson, Vinton, Scioto, and Lawrence counties, carrying the coal and charcoal iron that built America.

But when the furnaces went cold, the tracks fell silent. While Northern Ohio's tracks were paved over by expanding cities, Southern Ohio's railroads were simply left for nature to reclaim.

Now, you can rediscover this vanishing piece of American history in Author Bonnie Chapman 's highly anticipated new book, "SOUTHERN OHIO RAILROAD HISTORY: OHIO'S HANGING ROCK REGION" (releasing this October)! Inside, you’ll unlock:

• 🗺️ Hidden Treasures: A close-up look at forgotten stations, decaying depots, lost bridges, and overgrown tunnels.
• 📷 A Visual Guide: Striking photos of structures still hiding in the countryside—some visible from the road, others requiring deep wilderness hikes.
• 📜 Rich Local Lore: The rise and fall of the industry that once made this region thrive.
Whether you are a model train enthusiast, a local history buff, or a weekend explorer, this book is the perfect addition to your collection.

🍂 Be among the first to own this incredible piece of Ohio history.
Pre-order your copy today! 👉🏼 https://sut.pub/S-Ohio

07/10/2026

My new bookcover. Release date to be determined.

05/06/2026

Abandoned mine

05/06/2026

My new book out now.

04/29/2026

🛤️🚂 Pre-order alert: "NORTHWEST OHIO RAILROAD HISTORY: ECHOES OF STONE AND STEEL" by Author Bonnie Chapman is published in May.

Read more 👉🏼https://sut.pub/NW-Ohio

Northwest Ohio played a vital role in the rise of America’s railroad age. This book explores the region stretching from Tiffin to the Indiana state line and from Toledo to Lima, examining how railroads shaped the communities, industries, and growth of the area.

At its peak, northwest Ohio was served by more than twenty railroad lines and over 250 passenger and combination depots, along with freight houses, bridges, and other essential structures. These railroads supported rapidly developing lake port cities and connected rural towns to the wider world. Over time, however, many lines became obsolete with the rise of the automobile, and countless depots vanished.
Today, most remaining rail lines exist solely for freight transport, but traces of the past endure. Hidden in plain sight, abandoned depots, bridges, and rail corridors stand as quiet reminders of a once-thriving network of stone and steel. This book invites readers to rediscover northwest Ohio’s railroad heritage.

03/31/2026

Check out my newest book. Due out in May 2026.

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My newest book cover due out later this year.