Exploring Human Encounters: Author Mike Robinson's Bigfoot Investigations

In a recent video from the YouTube channel "Books That Make You," author and illustrator Mike Robinson discusses his work, which often explores the intersection of the paranormal and the human experience. Robinson, who has written multiple novels and dozens of short stories in the speculative fiction genre, has a particular interest in Bigfoot and other cryptids. One of Robinson's notable works is "Skunk Ape Semester," a book that follows a zoology professor on a road trip across the country as he interviews people who have had experiences with the Skunk Ape, the regional term for Bigfoot in Florida. The professor, who encountered the Skunk Ape as a child, is on a quest to understand the true nature of this elusive creature and the fascination it holds for people. Robinson's goal in writing speculative fiction is to focus on the human reaction to the monster, rather than the monster itself. He wants to explore the deeper issues and questions that these phenomena raise, and he believes that writing can be a way to do this. I am always excited to discover new works of fiction that explore the mysteries and allure of this elusive creature. Mike Robinson's "Skunk Ape Semester" is a fascinating addition to the genre, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in Bigfoot or speculative fiction. You can learn more about Robinson and his work in the full video on the "Books That Make You" YouTube channel.