Timothy Egan was raised in a family of nine by a father with the Irish quality of finding delight in the little things and a mother who cherished reading. He struggled through nearly seven years of intermittent college attendance while working on a farm, in a factory, and at a fast-food restaurant. He has written ten books. His most recent... read full bio
Robert Ballard's life experiences have mirrored the adventures found in his favorite childhood book, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. A recipient of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation's lifetime achievement award, he is among the world's most accomplished oceanographers, and is most renowned for his discovery of the RMS Titanic and underwater explorations of the Bismarck, Lusitania, and Britannic. Robert Ballard... read full bio
Brit Bennett is a successful author, having works published in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, The Paris Review, and Jezebel. Her debut novel, ‘The Mothers’ was a New York Times best seller, gaining critical acclaim across the board for her ferocious writing style. Her publication of ‘I Don’t Know What to Do With Good White People’ with... read full bio
David Remnick is an American journalist, writer, and magazine editor. He won a Pulitzer Prize for his book Lenins Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire. Remnick has been editor of The New Yorker magazine. He has also served on the New York Public Librarys board of trustees. Remnick promoted Hendrik Hertzberg, a former Jimmy Carter speechwriter and former... read full bio
Roxanne Pulitzer is an internationally known socialite, novelist and actress. She became a media sensation in the 1980s during her divorce trial, a proceeding that turned into a media circus. Pulitzer is the author of novels Prize Pulitzer, Facade, Twins and the The Palm Beach Story. She later adapted her The Prize Pulitzer: The Roxanne Pulitzer Story (1989) into a... read full bio
Junot D_az can now add the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction to an already long list of accolades that have been awarded to his novel The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. A true literary triumph, this heartbreaking, at times hilarious, always dazzling story of the endless human capacity to persevere in the name of love confirms D_az as one... read full bio
Marci Shimoff is the woman's face of the biggest self-help book phenomenon in history, Chicken Soup for the Soul. Her six bestselling titles in the series, including Chicken Soup for the Womans Soul and Chicken Soup for the Mothers Soul, have met with stunning success, selling more than 13 million copies worldwide in 33 languages and have been on the... read full bio
Brian Solis is globally recognized as one of the most prominent thought leaders and published authors in new media. A digital analyst, sociologist, and futurist, Solis has influenced the effects of emerging media on the convergence of marketing, communications, and publishing. He has been principal of FutureWorks, an award-winning New Media and business strategy consultancy in Silicon Valley, and has... read full bio
Thomas J. Stanley is the author of several award winning books on America's wealthy, including the New York Times' best sellers The Millionaire Next Door and The Millionaire Mind. He received a doctorate in business administration from the University of Georgia. He was on the faculty of the University at Albany, State University of New York. He taught marketing at... read full bio
Nigerian-American author, professor, and public speaker Enuma Okoro holds the view that the tales we tell ourselves and others shape the lives we lead. Okoro investigates the influence of story and narrative in our personal and societal identities through the arts, cultural identity, contemplative spirituality and psychology. She investigates the origins, uses and effects of the stories we are raised with and... read full bio
Robert K. Tanenbaum is one of the country's most successful trial lawyers -- he has never lost a felony case. He has been homicide bureau chief for the New York District Attorney's Office and deputy chief counsel to the congressional committee investigations into the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Most recently, he has... read full bio
Born in Manchester, Georgia, a small Southern town, Stuart Woods attended the public schools in his hometown before earning a BA in sociology from the University of Georgia. He lived in Atlanta for a year after graduating from college and went through two months of basic training for the Air National Guard's "draft-dodger program." Subsequently, he relocated to New York... read full bio
Steve Martini holds a law degree from the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law. Martini’s first career was in journalism. He entered private law practice in California, where he appeared in both state and federal courts. During his legal career, he worked as a legislative representative for the State Bar of California, served as special counsel to the... read full bio
Michael Capuzzo is among the most distinguished writers in the nation. His six novels, two of which are critically acclaimed New York Times nonfiction bestsellers, The Murder Room and Close to Shore, are written by the Boston native. His books and articles have received nominations for the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America, twice for the National... read full bio
Growing up in Connecticut, Seth read Stephen King novels from an early age and made his pals star in home-made horror films. He is the author of three New York Times Bestselling novels in addition to one somewhat unsuccessful but well-reviewed book. From time to time, he writes or produces films. It and The Lego Batman Movie are most likely the ones... read full bio
Greg Schwem, a charismatic comedian and brilliant author, has carved out a special place for himself in the entertainment industry with his distinct sense of humor and astute observations on contemporary life. Greg has established himself as one of the most in-demand comedians and authors in the business because to his extensive catalog of published writings and humorous appearances. Greg Schwem... read full bio
Vanessa Van Petten, youthologist and teen author of the parenting book You're Grounded!, manages RadicalParenting.com, a parenting blog written by teen writers, ages 12-20 to help parents and adults get an honest and open view into the world and mind of youth. Now in her mid-20's and a Magna Cum Laude graduate from Emory University, Vanessa's mission is to improve... read full bio
A self-described "crusader for joy and our common humanity," Susan Fales-Hill has dedicated her twenty-seven-year writing career to bridging the American racial divide by demolishing stereotypes of women and of people of color. One might say it is the job for which she was born. An engaging and dynamic speaker, her topics are all woven with the thread of identity,... read full bio
Mary Roach has perfected the art of blending science and humor, garnering a fan base that even she did not expect. She began her writing career at the San Francisco Zoological Society, producing press releases on such topics as elephant wart surgery. She sold a humor piece about the IRS, which led to several humorous essays for such publications as... read full bio
KRISTINA FORD, former Director of Planning for the City of New Orleans, was the first public voice of reason in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, shaping public discussion on CNN, BBC and NPR about the weaknesses and opportunities of modern city planning as New Orleans prepared to rebuild. Ford's innovative approaches explored in her book, The Trouble With... read full bio
