Former psychologist Maxim W. Furek is recognized as an academic and avid student of the paranormal. His eclectic background includes aspects of psychology, addictions, and rock journalism. He has a master’s degree in Communications from Bloomsburg University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Aquinas College.
He has written numerous rock biographies, as well as paranormal-themed books, such as Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit. He contributes to Fate magazine, Normal Paranormal, and Paranormal Underground.