Neal Parks is a multi-talented author, artist, podcaster and paranormal researcher from Chillicothe, Ohio, born in 1975. He is known for his books on local hauntings and the paranormal, such as Haunted Chillicothe, Paranormal Chronicles and Ghosts of Ross County, Ohio. Parks also has a background in visual arts, earned a degree from Ohio University, and hosts a podcast called "Paranormally Speaking".
Biography
- Born: 1975 in Chillicothe, Ohio
- Education: Earned a Bachelor's degree in Business, Management and Communications from Ohio University in 2002
- Career: Author, artist, paranormal researcher, podcaster, screenwriter, public speaker, and world traveler
- Family: Lives in Chillicothe, Ohio, with his wife Kristin and two children, Lucas and Isabella
Notable achievements and work
- Authorship: Parks has written several books on the paranormal and local lore, including Haunted Chillicothe, Paranormal Chronicles, Haunted Enough?, the “Chillercothe” comic book series, Blood Alley Stories and the award winning Haunted Holidays.
- Paranormal research: Parks has investigated numerous paranormal hotspots across the United States and Europe since forming his first research team in 1995
- Podcasting: Neal Parks hosts the "Paranormally Speaking" podcast
- Art: Creates original artwork, illustrations, and book covers; specializes in site-specific artwork for corporate and residential settings.
- Media appearances: Featured in various media, including books, magazines, documentaries, indie horror films, radio, and television.
- Public speaking: He appears as a frequent guest speaker at events like the Mothman Festival, FEAR Fest, and various schools, colleges, and libraries.
