Barbara Bash is, first and foremost, an illustrator. In addition, she is a calligrapher, writer, and teacher. Bash has written and illustrated acclaimed books for both adults and children, mostly in topics regarding the natural world. For instance, she has written and illustrated Tree of Life: The World of the African Baobab, Ancient Ones: The World of the Old Growth... read full bio
Dr. Whitney grew up on a remote Tennessee farm. From a young age Dr. Whitney (Sunny Love - Pseudonym) experienced physical, emotional and sexual abuse beginning at the age of six. Throughout Sunny's life she lost her self-worth, but never her desire to keep going. After a long abusive life, Sunny turned her life around with the help of spiritual... read full bio
2017 TOPIC LIST WORLD AFFAIRS: Future In Sight - Based on Barry H. Minkin's best selling book of the same title, this presentation highlights the most important global trends in business, demographics, lifestyles, technology, world affairs and politics. Globalization Lessons -Globalization has been called the most important trend since the Industrial Revolution. Join Barry as he shares lessons learned by major corporations... read full bio
Rachel Simon is the critically acclaimed author of six books, the best known of which are the novel The Story of Beautiful Girl and the memoir Riding The Bus With My Sister. Her other books are the memoir The House on Teacher's Lane; an inspirational book for writers, The Writer's Survival Guide; a novel, The Magic Touch; and a collection... read full bio
Bill Clegg came to New York at the age of 21 to start a career in book publishing. By 30, he had a thriving literary agency. By 35 he'd lost the agency, his decade-long relationship, his reputation and nearly his life from a crack cocaine addiction. After a major drug binge and suicide attempt, Clegg went from the hospital to... read full bio
British import Jane Green is the author of a dozen bestselling novels, dealing with real life, real women, and all the things life throws at them, with her trademark wisdom, wit and warmth. She writes a daily blog and contributes to various publications, both online and print, including Huffington Post, The Sunday Times, Wowowow, and Self. Her bestselling book, Promises... read full bio
He has been a humorist/comedian and keynote speaker at over 700 seminars, conventions and workshops. Neil has written 17 books including the book that inspired the smash-hit movie, Doc Hollywood, produced videos and feature movies, and co-founded charitable organizations which brighten the lives of nursing home residents, arrange heart surgery for children who could not otherwise obtain it and... read full bio
New York Times best-selling author Jenna Blum has been writing professionally since 1986, when her short story The Legacy of Frank Finklestein won First Prize in Seventeen Magazines national fiction contest. Jennas debut novel, Those Who Save Us, was in 2004 and jumped onto The Boston Globe and The New York Times best-seller lists. A World War II mother-daughter story... read full bio
Joe Zuniga became the first in Florida to be nominated for a Tejano Music Award and also won a Tejano Globe Award for his first single. Joe was also a finalist on the international Latino talent show Tengo Talento Mucho Talento. Since then, Joe has traveled and performed at various venues throughout the country and in 2016, released his first... read full bio
Author Rebekah Lyons has written Freefall to Fly: A Breathtaking Journey Toward a Life of Meaning and You Are Free: Be Who You Already Are. She’s an old soul with a modern, genuine voice who puts a fresh face on the obstacles women overcome as they strive for a life of meaning. With her emotional writing and speaking, Rebekah tells... read full bio
Amy Cohen began her career as a writer and producer of sitcoms Caroline in the City and Spin City. In addition, she contributed to a dating column for the New York Observer and was the dating correspondent for televised New York Central. After losing her jobs, boyfriend, and her mother, Cohen was inspired to write a memoir titled The Late... read full bio
"Bliss Broyard is the daughter of literary critic Anatole Broyard. Anatole Broyard’s mixed racial lineage was made apparent to the world after his death. Inspired by her father’s mysterious past, Bliss authored an investigative memoir about her father’s life. The book is titled One Drop: My Father’s Hidden Life, A Story of Race and Family Secrets. Prior to publishing One... read full bio
Geneen Roth is an esteemed and respected authority on the subject of well-being and relationships. Shes an inspirational speaker who inspires, motivates and uplifts audiences worldwide. She is a thoughtful leader on the subject of compulsive eating and perpetual dieting and how it is linked with both personal and spiritual issues. She has helped thousands of individuals improve the quality... read full bio
Annette Langer was a finalist in two categories in the prestigious Writers Digest national writing competition. She has contributed magazine articles for the Livermore Wine Country Literary Harvest Anthology and O'Brien's Literary Speculator Bright Beginnings Anthology. Frequently, her work can be found in the monthly literary e-newsletter Fox and Quill. Her shorter works have appeared in several anthologies, including the... read full bio
The woman Mediaweek says could very well be the next generation's Anna Quindlen" steps out from behind her celebrated New York Times column in a book about the intersection -- or more accurately collision -- of life and work. A few years ago, award-winning reporter Lisa Belkin left the office to work from home, amid the chaos of two young... read full bio
Becky's story is an inspiration. In 1996, at age 43, she went back to school while working a full-time job, to get her college degree. Three months later she was diagnosed with advanced stage breast cancer. She was given a 60% chance to survive past five years. She always jokes that she is thankful her doctors were wrong because it... read full bio
A breast cancer survivor since 1993, Beverly Kirkhart is the author of My Healing Companion, and the co-author of the revised edition of Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul: 101 Healing Stories About Those Who Have Survived Cancer. Designed to serve as a self-guided journal for anyone facing cancer (or any disease or disability), the book shares Kirkharts experiences coping,... read full bio
Alli Joseph has been telling stories since she invented Hooper, the narcoleptic diaper truck-driving dog who saved lives and was a prize-winning baker, when she was five. Today, Alli is a TV host, a producer of television shows, documentary films, and a published author. A Native New Yorker, Alli loves a good six-speed transmission and has been to racing school... read full bio
Henry Cole is the illustrator of many beloved books for children, including Jack and Jill's Treehouse, written by Pamela Duncan Edwards, and his own Jack's Garden and On Meadowview Street. He lives in Florida. ... read full bio
Joseph Bruchac, the Abenaki Indian author of Skeleton Man. Throughout Joseph Bruchac's short stories, poetry, picture books, and novels are echoes of the writer's Abenaki Indian heritage. In 2005, he was honored with the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award for his efforts to preserve Native American traditions, and bring to light issues of concern to contemporary Native cultures.... read full bio
