About Linda Zimmerman
Earning a B.S. in Chemistry and a Master’s in English Literature made it obvious early on that
Linda had wide ranging interests. After working as a research scientist throughout the 1980s,
she decided to pursue her real passion—writing.
Today, Linda is the author of 14 books, is a popular speaker, and has made numerous
appearances on television and radio. She has received honors and awards for her books on
American history, and has lectured at the Smithsonian, West Point and Gettysburg. Astronomy
and the space program are also favorite topics for her books, articles and lectures. In addition,
Linda has appeared at major science fiction conventions for her two novels. So, with all these
varied achievements, how on earth did she ever start writing about ghosts?
Several years ago, Linda was giving a series of history lectures for the bicentennial of Rockland
County, in southern New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley. One evening, someone asked about
local ghosts and legends, so Linda told the one ghost story she knew. A few days later, she
received a call. The excited voice on the other end of the line said, "I hear you give ghost talks!"
Linda then added a few more ghost stories to her lectures, word spread, and by the end of the
series, more people were showing up to hear about the ghosts than the history.
"From that point, my research into ghosts took on a life of its own," Linda explains (pun most
definitely intended). "At first I just interviewed people who thought they had seen a ghost, but then
the scientist in me wanted to personally conduct investigations."
Her experience in historical research has also been valuable in trying to find out about the events
and people in a place’s past, which might help to explain current unusual events.
While she plans to continue investigating all things haunted, she also has several history and
science book projects in mind. She also enjoys kayaking, swimming, and painting, whenever
she has the time. But then, it’s all just a matter of time--just ask any ghost…
Visit her website at: www.ghostinvestigator.com
Earning a B.S. in Chemistry and a Master’s in English Literature made it obvious early on that
Linda had wide ranging interests. After working as a research scientist throughout the 1980s,
she decided to pursue her real passion—writing.
Today, Linda is the author of 14 books, is a popular speaker, and has made numerous
appearances on television and radio. She has received honors and awards for her books on
American history, and has lectured at the Smithsonian, West Point and Gettysburg. Astronomy
and the space program are also favorite topics for her books, articles and lectures. In addition,
Linda has appeared at major science fiction conventions for her two novels. So, with all these
varied achievements, how on earth did she ever start writing about ghosts?
Several years ago, Linda was giving a series of history lectures for the bicentennial of Rockland
County, in southern New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley. One evening, someone asked about
local ghosts and legends, so Linda told the one ghost story she knew. A few days later, she
received a call. The excited voice on the other end of the line said, "I hear you give ghost talks!"
Linda then added a few more ghost stories to her lectures, word spread, and by the end of the
series, more people were showing up to hear about the ghosts than the history.
"From that point, my research into ghosts took on a life of its own," Linda explains (pun most
definitely intended). "At first I just interviewed people who thought they had seen a ghost, but then
the scientist in me wanted to personally conduct investigations."
Her experience in historical research has also been valuable in trying to find out about the events
and people in a place’s past, which might help to explain current unusual events.
While she plans to continue investigating all things haunted, she also has several history and
science book projects in mind. She also enjoys kayaking, swimming, and painting, whenever
she has the time. But then, it’s all just a matter of time--just ask any ghost…
Visit her website at: www.ghostinvestigator.com
Linda Zimmerman -- October 11, 2008
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