Presented by Kay Gray and Crysta K Coburn

Have you ever wondered what lurks in the Great Lakes and beyond? What Eldritch horrors could make themselves known at any time?

Join the hosts of Haunted Mitten to hear all about the weird world of lake monsters!


Kay Gray has been studying the paranormal and supernatural for close to 25 years. She is co-host of the popular podcast Haunted Mitten, co-author of the book Ypsilanti Ghosts and Legends, as well as several short stories in the Steampunk genre, and an occasional dramaturge for the Neighborhood Theatre Group. When she is not writing or reading, she can be found lost in nature with her dog and husband. Find her online @kgraywrites on almost all platforms.

Crysta K. Coburn has been writing award-winning stories for most of her life. Her first short story was published at the age of sixteen after winning runner-up in a local writing contest. She earned her bachelor’s degree in creative writing from Western Michigan University in 2005. She is a journalist, fiction writer, poet, playwright, editor, podcaster, and occasional lyricist. She co-wrote the book “Ypsilanti Ghosts and Legends” with Kay Gray and served as editor for “The Queen of Clocks and Other Steampunk Tales,” “Cogs, Crowns, and Carriages,” and “Gears, Ghouls, and Gauges” (the latter two with Phoebe Darqueling). She co-hosts the popular podcast Haunted Mitten. Find her online at crystakcoburn.com.


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