WELCOME TO UFO 1977

One of my favorite questions to be asked is, "Did I ever tell you about the time I saw a UFO?" When I answered "No" to that question from a friend, he proceeded to tell me a story about a strange craft that visited him in California when he was a kid. He said, "Look into it. California. 1977." 

So I did. And so here I am.

I'm Erik Schlimmer – author, researcher, therapist, and head honcho of UFO 1977. I'm here to share what I uncover as I write UFO 1977: The Year California Stood Still, to be published by Beechwood Books on the first day of 2027, the fiftieth anniversary of the first sighting. 

My interest in UFOs began in 2000 when I attended a presentation by nuclear physicist and UFO researcher Stanton Friedman. After watching him wield eloquence and evidence for two hours, I thought, There's gotta be something to this. Now I work with UFO support and research organizations and make regular appearances on many platforms as a proud podcast tramp.

Here at UFO 1977, you can stay up to date on this book project, explore the sighting accounts, learn about the craft people witnessed, and support my ongoing research. 

Thanks for landing here!