Neal Parks is an award-winning author, artist, illustrator, and paranormal researcher from Chillicothe, Ohio, known for books like Haunted Chillicothe, Paranormal Chronicles, and Haunted Holidays, delving into local ghost stories, folklore, and strange phenomena, while also hosting podcasts like Paranormally Speaking. He's featured in documentaries and is active in paranormal investigations, often appearing at events like the Mothman Festival. Key Roles & Work Author: Writes books on ghosts, the unexplained, and local history, often self-publishing and winning awards. Artist & Illustrator: Creates art and illustrations, including for children's books. Paranormal Researcher: Investigates hauntings, UFOs, and cryptozoology, and hosts paranormal-themed media. Podcaster: Runs the show Paranormally Speaking. Public Speaker: Lectures on paranormal topics at various events and festivals. Notable Books & Projects Paranormal Chronicles: Tales of Humor, Horror and the Absolutely Strange (2008) Haunted Chillicothe: True Ghost Stories, Tales, Legends and Folklore (2010) Haunted Holidays (2012) Alternate Universes: Time Travel and the Unexplained (2016/2020) Haunted Enough: Terrifying Tales to Tell Your Friends (2018) Ghosts of Ross County, Ohio (2024) Media Appearances & Features Featured on Discovery Channel's Inside the Paranormal, History Channel's Monster Quest, and Travel Channel's Haunted Ohio. Work featured in the book Ghosts from Coast to Coast.