Haunting the Media and a Buell Book Giveaway...

What's happening on October 17th? A couple things, actually.

For starters, Strange Frequencies Radio will be interviewing author and parapsychologist Loyd Auerbach at 4:00 PM EST. Following his interview, I'll be on the show starting at 5:00 PM EST to discuss the paranormal and my book Queer Hauntings. I was already looking forward to it but once I learned I'd be following someone I not only greatly admire but have read books authored by for two decades I was even more enthralled! It'll be a fascinating show so be sure to tune in Sunday evening.

Then later that night if you're still in the mood for something spooky tune in to A&E for the series premieres of Paranormal State with Ryan Buell at 9:00PM Eastern and Pacific time followed by Chip Coffey on Psychic Kids. Paranormal Research Society (PRS) kick off the new season with "The Death Room" where Buell leads his team back to his hometown to investigate a haunted plantation and "They Only Come Out at Night" where the family of a police officer is being terrorized by alleged demonic activity. Here is the teaser:

I've mentioned Ryan's book Paranormal State: My Journey into the Unknown previously here and do commend him for his bravery and honesty about his personal life. Now, 25 lucky people will win an autographed copy of the book by going to Facebook and entering the Paranormal State Book Giveaway. Be sure and follow the link to enter for your chance to win! The sweepstakes ends on October 19, 2010 at 11:59:59AM EST and winners will be notified on or about October 21.

So take a little time to enjoy the creepy side of the season. Listen in and watch some paranormal entertainment... and maybe even with a book!

Video and information on Paranormal State and the contest provided by enter: new media.

Hitting the Frozen Air Waves...

Ohio winters can be unpredictable and depressing... and this year has failed to disappoint in those respects. Snow, rain, sleet, freezing rain, fog, bitter cold, mild warmth. We've experienced it all in northeast Ohio just within the past few weeks. And the dismal gloom of it all weighs on my mind far too often... yet I have managed to keep myself preoccupied occasionally.

For one, I've been getting some enjoyment out of my new iPod Touch (thanks to Yahoo and their Year in Review contest). I can now listen to podcasts anywhere I go, including my previous interview with Beyond Ghosts Interactive Paranormal and my recent talk with Island Ghost Radio. You can subscribe to both on iTunes and download the latest several shows. Click the image below too listen to the Island Ghost Radio interview (I'm in the second half hour).

And the radio show season seems to be kicking in for me! This coming Sunday, I'll be returning to the Kode n' Nyte Show on Nyte's Realm Radio. So be sure to tune in at 8:00 PM EST for all the alcohol-fueled insanity. And don't forget to have your teleshots handy! I'll be sticking around DJ Kode and DJ Nyte for a few days, hopefully to accomplish that investigation of their house without any glitches this time as well as a possible overnight investigation of a residence east of Cleveland. And who knows... I might be dropping by a haunted Cleveland gay bar on Saturday too!

I do have one other bit of good news to share. My book was reviewed in the winter edition of the American Library Association's GLBTRT Newsletter. I'm all for more libraries carrying Queer Hauntings, especially since buying isn't always an option for people in our dreadful economy. And if you wish for your library to carry it, just fill out a patron request at your nearest branch so they know to see about obtaining a copy.

This year could very well turn out to be an interesting one. I'm still in pursuit of more stories for the sequel to Queer Hauntings, so I welcome any input from anyone worldwide. And there is a good chance I might be doing some traveling over this year once more, but I won't go into detail until anything is definite. Of course, I have set my sights on making it to Australia in the not-too-distant future, so I'm making it my goal this year to at least have plans finalized before the year is over. It's a trip overdue for 15 years now... sometimes, life is too short not to throw caution to the wind and make all your dreams a reality. Yes, money is definitely an issue, but I do believe that with enough work and determination, you can accomplish anything.

A Different Kind of Interview...

It's always interesting meeting new people. And this year, I've been doing quite a lot of that! Among the wide range of characters I've chatted with is "Doctor Paranormal" John Crocitto (not to be confused with "Professor Paranormal", Loyd Auerbach), a host of the internet radio show/podcast Beyond Ghosts! This Tuesday, I'll be on the air at 7:00 PM discussing ghosts and my upcoming book.

It was pre-recorded, so I can tell you that it was a fun show fraught with technical difficulties at the most inopportune times. (And just a minor clarification: I don't hunt gay ghosts exclusively; that would be too difficult!) But that's technology for you. They're not your typical "serious" people, so it was all in good fun. John and the gang (Jena and Ryan) call their approach "Guerilla Radio" and you never quite know what to expect. Hopefully, next time I'll have all the bugs in the system worked out and things will go off without a hitch!

Creepy Tales on the Tube...

Halloween has finally arrived, and with it an endless supply of haunted television programming.

Today, That's Life with Robin Swoboda took a look at northeast Ohio hauntings. I was fortunate enough to be contacted by the producer who wished to interview me on camera about a local haunt: "Hell Town", better known as the village of Boston in the Cuyahoga Valley. In two separate segments, I talked a little about the history of the area and its rumors and ghosts.

The program was filmed live at Squire's Castle. Tales of Gore Orphanage and the Melonheads were relayed by the denizen of the departed, Stephanie Lane of Dead Ohio, and the crypt kicker himself, Chuck Hawley of Creepy Cleveland, respectively. Also featured on the show were Robyn Morris, innkeeper of Goodwin House Bed & Breakfast in Burton, as well as people from Painesvile's Rider's Inn and Perkins Mansion in Akron among others.

To view clips of the show, visit Fox 8 Cleveland's 'That's Life' page. Video clips will be viewable for the next seven days.

Have a safe and fun Halloween, everyone!

A Bigfoot(ish) Broadcast...

It's time again for another shameless plug for an interesting and charming individual...

Cullan Hudson was the special guest last night on Let's Talk Bigfoot. The discussion involved more than just the furry creature in the woods, though. Stories from his book, Strange State, were mentioned, as well as UFOs and even a brief touch on the subject of ghosts.

In case you missed Cullan's interview, you can listen to it here:

A Brief Emergence from My Coffin

I'm still alive. I swear I really am.

It was an interesting weekend for me, but I will have to wait a while longer before I mention all the details. I'm slightly overloaded with work at the moment, so my entries will be more sporadic than usual. Today's "Supernatural Spotlight" will be posted later in the week, as will several other things. I'm in the midst of a lot of other writing and have about a dozen phone calls to make, so these things must wait...

For now, I'm taking a brief hiatus from my blog, but only for 24-48 more hours. This week will be a very busy one for me, but in a VERY good way. Meanwhile, be sure to check Wednesday on The Sweet Flag for a brief interview with yours truly.

Never fear. I will return to my regular odd self within a few days!