Ken Summers
Writer, historical researcher, and paranormal investigator in Northfield, Ohio
Walking the tightrope separating curiosity, skepticism, and humor since 1995; still deathly afraid of heights.
Ken Summers is a researcher, history aficionado, part-time traveler, variegated artist, and purveyor of strange tales and forgotten hauntings. The ever-apologetic creator of the "orb color chart," he has always endeavored to balance open-minded fascination and humor with logical questioning in the pursuit of truth. Unlike many self-described experts in the field, he isn't afraid to admit that he doesn't have all the answers, and where others argue over the existence of ghosts, UFOs, Sasquatch, and other mysteries, Ken sees the true value of supernatural stories as a means of keeping interesting, forgotten history alive.
Whenever possible, Ken puts his vast knowledge of "useless information" to use in the form of tours, lectures, or writing. Some of his work can be found on Week in Weird. He was also editor and a contributor for Haunted Akron. His last book, Queer Hauntings: True Tales of Gay and Lesbian Ghosts, was published in 2009. Currently, he's busily at work researching for a follow-up book, once again delving into the mysterious realm where 'weird' and 'queer' blur together.