SettingsWriters from New Jersey
A. Merritt
Abraham Grace Merritt (January 20, 1884–August 21, 1943) — known by his byline, A. Merritt — was an American editor and author of works of fantastic fiction.
Abraham Grace Merritt (January 20, 1884–August 21, 1943) — known by his byline, A. Merritt — was an American editor and author of works of fantastic fiction.
Alan Cheuse
Alan Cheuse (born January 23, 1940, Perth Amboy, New Jersey) is an American writer and critic, the son of a Russian immigrant father and a mother of Romanian descent.
Alan Cheuse (born January 23, 1940, Perth Amboy, New Jersey) is an American writer and critic, the son of a Russian immigrant father and a mother of Romanian descent.
Alan Flusser
Alan J. Flusser (16 May 1945 in West Orange, New Jersey) is an American author and designer of men's clothing.
Alan J. Flusser (16 May 1945 in West Orange, New Jersey) is an American author and designer of men's clothing.
Alfred Byrd Graf
Alfred Byrd Graf (December 1901 – December 14, 2001) was a German-American botanist who traveled the world in search of obscure plant species, discovering more than 100 previously undocume...
Alfred Byrd Graf (December 1901 – December 14, 2001) was a German-American botanist who traveled the world in search of obscure plant species, discovering more than 100 previously undocume...
Alfred E. Kahn
Alfred Edward Kahn (October 17, 1917December 27, 2010) was an American professor, an expert in regulation and deregulation, and an important influence in the deregulation of the airline and ener...
Alfred Edward Kahn (October 17, 1917December 27, 2010) was an American professor, an expert in regulation and deregulation, and an important influence in the deregulation of the airline and ener...
Aline Murray Kilmer
Aline Murray Kilmer (1 August 1888 – 1 October 1941), was an American poet, children's book author, and essayist, and the wife and widow of poet and journalist Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918).
Aline Murray Kilmer (1 August 1888 – 1 October 1941), was an American poet, children's book author, and essayist, and the wife and widow of poet and journalist Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918).
Alvin Levin
Alvin Levin (1914-1981) was an American Jewish writer from Paterson, New Jersey who grew up in the Bronx.
Alvin Levin (1914-1981) was an American Jewish writer from Paterson, New Jersey who grew up in the Bronx.
Ann Rinaldi
Ann Rinaldi (born August 27, 1934, in New York City) is an American young-adult fiction author.
Ann Rinaldi (born August 27, 1934, in New York City) is an American young-adult fiction author.
Ann Waldron
Ann Wood Waldron (December 14, 1924 – July 2, 2010) was an American author who initially focused on writing for children and young adults, then turned to biographies of authors from the So...
Ann Wood Waldron (December 14, 1924 – July 2, 2010) was an American author who initially focused on writing for children and young adults, then turned to biographies of authors from the So...
Anne Marie Macari
Anne Marie Macari is an American poet.
Anne Marie Macari is an American poet.
August Kleinzahler
August Kleinzahler (born 1949 Jersey City, New Jersey) is an American poet.
August Kleinzahler (born 1949 Jersey City, New Jersey) is an American poet.
Barry Lank
Barry Lank (born 1960) is a comedian, journalist, and former writer at Air America Radio.
Barry Lank (born 1960) is a comedian, journalist, and former writer at Air America Radio.
Barry N. Malzberg
Barry Nathaniel Malzberg (born 1939) is an American writer and editor, most often of science fiction and fantasy.
Barry Nathaniel Malzberg (born 1939) is an American writer and editor, most often of science fiction and fantasy.
Betsy Sholl
Elizabeth "Betsy" Sholl is an American poet and the current poet laureate of Maine.
Elizabeth "Betsy" Sholl is an American poet and the current poet laureate of Maine.
Bill Maher
William "Bill" Maher, Jr. is an American stand-up comedian, television host, political commentator, author, and actor.
William "Bill" Maher, Jr. is an American stand-up comedian, television host, political commentator, author, and actor.
Billy Van Zandt
William "Billy" Van Zandt is an American playwright and actor.
William "Billy" Van Zandt is an American playwright and actor.
Brad Parks
Brad Parks is an American author of mystery novels and thrillers.
Brad Parks is an American author of mystery novels and thrillers.
Brian Christian
Brian Christian is an American author and poet, best known for his book The Most Human Human.
Brian Christian is an American author and poet, best known for his book The Most Human Human.
Brian Morton (American writer)
Brian Morton (born 1955) is an American author, born in New York City.
Brian Morton (born 1955) is an American author, born in New York City.
Bronson Howard
Bronson Howard (October 7, 1842 in Detroit – August 4, 1908 in Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey) was a well-known American dramatist and son of Detroit mayor Charles Howard.
Bronson Howard (October 7, 1842 in Detroit – August 4, 1908 in Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey) was a well-known American dramatist and son of Detroit mayor Charles Howard.
Brooke Astor
Roberta Brooke Astor (née Russell, previously Kuser and Marshall) (March 30, 1902 – August 13, 2007) was an American philanthropist and socialite who was the chairwoman ...
Roberta Brooke Astor (née Russell, previously Kuser and Marshall) (March 30, 1902 – August 13, 2007) was an American philanthropist and socialite who was the chairwoman ...
Carol Plum-Ucci
Carol Plum-Ucci ( in Atlantic City, New Jersey) is a young adult novelist and essayist.
Carol Plum-Ucci ( in Atlantic City, New Jersey) is a young adult novelist and essayist.
Chang-Rae Lee
Chang-rae Lee (born July 29, 1965) is a Korean American novelist and a professor of creative writing at Princeton University, where he has served as the director of Princeton's Program in Creati...
Chang-rae Lee (born July 29, 1965) is a Korean American novelist and a professor of creative writing at Princeton University, where he has served as the director of Princeton's Program in Creati...
Charles R. Jackson
Charles Reginald Jackson was an American author, best known for his 1944 novel The Lost Weekend.
Charles Reginald Jackson was an American author, best known for his 1944 novel The Lost Weekend.
Charles W. Bailey
Charles Waldo Bailey II was an American journalist, newspaper editor and novelist.
Charles Waldo Bailey II was an American journalist, newspaper editor and novelist.
Christopher Durang
Christopher Ferdinand Durang (born January 2, 1949) is an American playwright known for works of outrageous and often absurd comedy.
Christopher Ferdinand Durang (born January 2, 1949) is an American playwright known for works of outrageous and often absurd comedy.
Christopher McQuarrie
Christopher McQuarrie is an American screenwriter, producer and director.
Christopher McQuarrie is an American screenwriter, producer and director.
Craig Fenton
Craig Fenton (born February 11, 1960, New Jersey) is an author, historian, public speaker, and radio personality specializing in 1960’s and 1970’s music.
Craig Fenton (born February 11, 1960, New Jersey) is an author, historian, public speaker, and radio personality specializing in 1960’s and 1970’s music.
Daniel O'Brien (comedian)
Daniel O'Brien, also known as "DOB", is a humorist, author, and senior writer for Cracked.com.
Daniel O'Brien, also known as "DOB", is a humorist, author, and senior writer for Cracked.com.
David Brock
David Brock is an American journalist and author, the founder of the media watchdog group, Media Matters for America, and a Democratic political operative.
David Brock is an American journalist and author, the founder of the media watchdog group, Media Matters for America, and a Democratic political operative.
David Kowalczyk
David Kowalczyk (born 22 November 1952) is an American poet, editor, and fiction writer.
David Kowalczyk (born 22 November 1952) is an American poet, editor, and fiction writer.
David Liss
David Liss (born 1966) is an American writer of novels, essays and short fiction; more recently working also in comic books.
David Liss (born 1966) is an American writer of novels, essays and short fiction; more recently working also in comic books.
David P. Demarest
David P. Demarest was an American academic and writer best known for his work on organized labor, social geography, and US working-class literature.
David P. Demarest was an American academic and writer best known for his work on organized labor, social geography, and US working-class literature.
Diana G. Gallagher
Diana G. Gallagher is an American author who writes books for children and young adults based on television series.
Diana G. Gallagher is an American author who writes books for children and young adults based on television series.
Diane Wald
Diane Wald is an American poet.
Diane Wald is an American poet.
Doni Tamblyn
Doni Tamblyn (born 1952) is an internationally-published author, comedian, and President of the corporate training company, HumorRULES, founded in the early 1990s.
Doni Tamblyn (born 1952) is an internationally-published author, comedian, and President of the corporate training company, HumorRULES, founded in the early 1990s.
Donna Leon
Donna Leon (born in 1942, in Montclair, New Jersey) is the American author of a series of crime novels set in Venice and featuring the fictional hero Commissario Guido Brunetti.
Donna Leon (born in 1942, in Montclair, New Jersey) is the American author of a series of crime novels set in Venice and featuring the fictional hero Commissario Guido Brunetti.
Dore Schary
Isadore "Dore" Schary was an American motion picture director, writer, and producer, and playwright who became head of production at Metro-Goldwyn Mayer and eventually president of the studio.
Isadore "Dore" Schary was an American motion picture director, writer, and producer, and playwright who became head of production at Metro-Goldwyn Mayer and eventually president of the studio.
Dorothy Young
Dorothy Young (May 3, 1907 March 20, 2011) was an American entertainer who worked as a stage assistant to magician Harry Houdini from 1925 to 1926.
Dorothy Young (May 3, 1907 March 20, 2011) was an American entertainer who worked as a stage assistant to magician Harry Houdini from 1925 to 1926.
Doug Kirby
Douglas John Kirby is an American author.
Douglas John Kirby is an American author.
Ed Lucas
Edward Lucas is a blind sports writer, broadcaster and motivational speaker.
Edward Lucas is a blind sports writer, broadcaster and motivational speaker.
Edna Buchanan
Edna Buchanan (born 1939) is an American journalist and author best known for her crime mystery novels.
Edna Buchanan (born 1939) is an American journalist and author best known for her crime mystery novels.
Edward Bloor
Edward William Bloor (born October 12, 1950) is an American author of young adult novels best known for Tangerine and London Calling.
Edward William Bloor (born October 12, 1950) is an American author of young adult novels best known for Tangerine and London Calling.
Edward Y. Breese
Edward Y. Breese (1912-1979) was a popular fiction writer, under the names: Brett Halliday, Zane Grey, Ned Buller, Edward Buller or Y.B.
Edward Y. Breese (1912-1979) was a popular fiction writer, under the names: Brett Halliday, Zane Grey, Ned Buller, Edward Buller or Y.B.
Edwin Corle
Edwin Corle was an American writer.
Edwin Corle was an American writer.
Edwin Croswell
Edwin Croswell (May 29, 1797 Catskill, New York- June 13, 1871 Princeton, New Jersey), was an American journalist and politician.
Edwin Croswell (May 29, 1797 Catskill, New York- June 13, 1871 Princeton, New Jersey), was an American journalist and politician.
Ekaterina Sedia
Ekaterina Sedia (born July 9, 1970) is a Russian-born fantasy author who is currently living in the United States.
Ekaterina Sedia (born July 9, 1970) is a Russian-born fantasy author who is currently living in the United States.
Emil Salvini
Emil Salvini is a historian/author/host of " Tales of the Jersey Shore" on NJ-TV.
Emil Salvini is a historian/author/host of " Tales of the Jersey Shore" on NJ-TV.
F. Paul Wilson
Francis Paul Wilson (b. May 17, 1946 in Jersey City) is an American author, primarily in the science fiction and horror genres.
Francis Paul Wilson (b. May 17, 1946 in Jersey City) is an American author, primarily in the science fiction and horror genres.
Florence Scovel Shinn
Florence Scovel Shinn was an American artist and book illustrator who became a New Thought spiritual teacher and metaphysical writer in her middle years.
Florence Scovel Shinn was an American artist and book illustrator who became a New Thought spiritual teacher and metaphysical writer in her middle years.
Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr.
Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr. was co-author of Cheaper by the Dozen, Belles on Their Toes, Time Out for Happiness and Ancestors of the Dozen.
Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr. was co-author of Cheaper by the Dozen, Belles on Their Toes, Time Out for Happiness and Ancestors of the Dozen.
Fred J. Cook
Fred James Cook was an investigative journalist whose prime years of reporting spanned from the 1950s to the late 1970s.
Fred James Cook was an investigative journalist whose prime years of reporting spanned from the 1950s to the late 1970s.
Gary Jennings
Gary Jennings (September 20, 1928 – February 13, 1999) was an American author who wrote children's and adult novels.
Gary Jennings (September 20, 1928 – February 13, 1999) was an American author who wrote children's and adult novels.
Gary Krist (writer)
Gary Michael Krist (born 1957) is an American writer of fiction, nonfiction, travel journalism, and literary criticism.
Gary Michael Krist (born 1957) is an American writer of fiction, nonfiction, travel journalism, and literary criticism.
Gene Laufenberg
Eugene Gerard "Gene" Laufenberg (born July 28, 1961, in Jersey City, New Jersey) is a television writer and producer and director.
Eugene Gerard "Gene" Laufenberg (born July 28, 1961, in Jersey City, New Jersey) is a television writer and producer and director.
Gene Schoor
Eugene R. Schoor was a New York-based author, journalist, ghost-writer, college boxing instructor, Florida state amateur boxing title holder, Navy Public Information Officer, public relations ma...
Eugene R. Schoor was a New York-based author, journalist, ghost-writer, college boxing instructor, Florida state amateur boxing title holder, Navy Public Information Officer, public relations ma...
George Cain
George Cain (October 27, 1943 – October 23, 2010) was an African American author who is renowned for writing Blueschild Baby, a semi-autobiographical novel published in 1970.
George Cain (October 27, 1943 – October 23, 2010) was an African American author who is renowned for writing Blueschild Baby, a semi-autobiographical novel published in 1970.
George Middleton (playwright)
George Middleton (October 27, 1880 in Paterson, New Jersey - December 23, 1967 in Washington, D.C.) was an American playwright, director, and producer.
George Middleton (October 27, 1880 in Paterson, New Jersey - December 23, 1967 in Washington, D.C.) was an American playwright, director, and producer.
George W. Webber (minister)
Rev. George William "Bill" Webber (May 2, 1920 – July 10, 2010) was an American Protestant minister and social activist who served as president of the New York Theological Seminary from 19...
Rev. George William "Bill" Webber (May 2, 1920 – July 10, 2010) was an American Protestant minister and social activist who served as president of the New York Theological Seminary from 19...
Gerald Stern
Gerald Stern is an American poet.
Gerald Stern is an American poet.
Gregory Galloway
Gregory Galloway is an American fiction writer.
Gregory Galloway is an American fiction writer.
Harold Lamb
Harold Albert Lamb (September 1, 1892 - April 9, 1962) was an American historian, screenwriter, short story writer, and novelist.
Harold Albert Lamb (September 1, 1892 - April 9, 1962) was an American historian, screenwriter, short story writer, and novelist.
Harriet Adams
Harriet Stratemeyer Adams (December 11, 1892 – March 27, 1982) was an American juvenile mystery novelist and publisher who authored some 200 books over her literary career.
Harriet Stratemeyer Adams (December 11, 1892 – March 27, 1982) was an American juvenile mystery novelist and publisher who authored some 200 books over her literary career.
Harry Basch
Harry Basch (born January 16, 1926) is an American actor and author.
Harry Basch (born January 16, 1926) is an American actor and author.
Harry Bernstein
Harry Louis Bernstein (May 30, 1910 – June 3, 2011) was a British-born American writer whose first published book, The Invisible Wall: A Love Story That Broke Barriers, dealt with his long s...
Harry Louis Bernstein (May 30, 1910 – June 3, 2011) was a British-born American writer whose first published book, The Invisible Wall: A Love Story That Broke Barriers, dealt with his long s...
Hedwig Gorski
Dr. Hedwig Gorski (born July 18, 1949, Trenton, New Jersey) is an American performance poet and an avant-garde artist who labels her aesthetic as "American futurism".
Dr. Hedwig Gorski (born July 18, 1949, Trenton, New Jersey) is an American performance poet and an avant-garde artist who labels her aesthetic as "American futurism".
Helen Krich Chinoy
Helen Krich Chinoy (September 25, 1922 – May 24, 2010) was an American theater historian who documented the roles of women in the Theater of the United States.
Helen Krich Chinoy (September 25, 1922 – May 24, 2010) was an American theater historian who documented the roles of women in the Theater of the United States.
Helen Zia
Helen Zia is an American journalist and scholar who has covered Asian American communities and social and political movements for decades.
Helen Zia is an American journalist and scholar who has covered Asian American communities and social and political movements for decades.
Henrietta Christian Wright
Henrietta Christian Wright was an American children's story writer who resided in East Brunswick Township, New Jersey.
Henrietta Christian Wright was an American children's story writer who resided in East Brunswick Township, New Jersey.
Herbert Jay Stern
Herbert Jay Stern (born November 8, 1936) is a lawyer in New Jersey who formerly served as a federal judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and as United States...
Herbert Jay Stern (born November 8, 1936) is a lawyer in New Jersey who formerly served as a federal judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and as United States...
Herbert S. Lewis
Herbert S. Lewis (born May 8, 1934) is a Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he had taught since 1963.
Herbert S. Lewis (born May 8, 1934) is a Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he had taught since 1963.
Herman Parish
Herman Parish is the current author of Amelia Bedelia children's book series, and is the nephew of the original author, Peggy Parish.
Herman Parish is the current author of Amelia Bedelia children's book series, and is the nephew of the original author, Peggy Parish.
Howard Fast
Howard Melvin Fast (November 11, 1914 – March 12, 2003) was an American novelist and television writer.
Howard Melvin Fast (November 11, 1914 – March 12, 2003) was an American novelist and television writer.
J. Michael Straczynski
Joseph Michael Straczynski (, born July 17, 1954), known professionally as J. Michael Straczynski and informally as Joe Straczynski or JMS, is an American writer and television...
Joseph Michael Straczynski (, born July 17, 1954), known professionally as J. Michael Straczynski and informally as Joe Straczynski or JMS, is an American writer and television...
J. Owen Grundy
J. Owen Grundy was a native of Jersey City, New Jersey and was until his death its official historian and chairman of the city's Municipal Historic Districts Commission.
J. Owen Grundy was a native of Jersey City, New Jersey and was until his death its official historian and chairman of the city's Municipal Historic Districts Commission.
J. Robert Lennon
John Robert Lennon (born 1970) is an American novelist, short story writer, musician and composer.
John Robert Lennon (born 1970) is an American novelist, short story writer, musician and composer.
James Wasserman
James Wasserman is an American author and occultist, known for his full color publication of the Papyrus of Ani, Book of the Dead.
James Wasserman is an American author and occultist, known for his full color publication of the Papyrus of Ani, Book of the Dead.
Janine Pommy Vega
Janine Pommy Vega (February 5, 1942 – December 23, 2010) was an American poet associated with the Beats.
Janine Pommy Vega (February 5, 1942 – December 23, 2010) was an American poet associated with the Beats.
Jeff Darlington
Jeff Darlington is an American sportswriter covering football for the NFL.com.
Jeff Darlington is an American sportswriter covering football for the NFL.com.
Jeff Gottesfeld
Jeff Gottesfeld (www.jeffgottesfeldwrites.com) is an American essayist, novelist, and screen and television writer.
Jeff Gottesfeld (www.jeffgottesfeldwrites.com) is an American essayist, novelist, and screen and television writer.
Jeff Mach
Jeff Mach is an American playwright, musician, and founder of Widdershins, LLC, which organizes and promotes a series of events and fair called "Wicked Events", including Wicked Faire, the Steam...
Jeff Mach is an American playwright, musician, and founder of Widdershins, LLC, which organizes and promotes a series of events and fair called "Wicked Events", including Wicked Faire, the Steam...
Jemima Condict
Jemima Condict was born in a rural setting in the mountains of northwestern New Jersey on 24 August 1754.
Jemima Condict was born in a rural setting in the mountains of northwestern New Jersey on 24 August 1754.
Jesse Aaron Richardson
Jesse Aaron Richardson (born May 24, 1986) is an American writer.
Jesse Aaron Richardson (born May 24, 1986) is an American writer.
Jim Bishop
James Alonzo "Jim" Bishop (November 21, 1907 – July 26, 1987) was an American journalist and author.
James Alonzo "Jim" Bishop (November 21, 1907 – July 26, 1987) was an American journalist and author.
Joan Silber
Joan Silber is an American novelist and short story writer.
Joan Silber is an American novelist and short story writer.
Joel Fuhrman
Joel Fuhrman, MD, is an American board-certified family physician who specializes in nutrition-based treatments for obesity and chronic disease.
Joel Fuhrman, MD, is an American board-certified family physician who specializes in nutrition-based treatments for obesity and chronic disease.
John Grant (author)
John Grant (born 1949) is a Scottish writer and editor of science fiction, fantasy, and non-fiction.
John Grant (born 1949) is a Scottish writer and editor of science fiction, fantasy, and non-fiction.
John Summerskill
John Henry Summerskill (26 March 1925 - 14 June 1990) was an educator who served as the seventh president of San Francisco State University in the 1960s.
John Henry Summerskill (26 March 1925 - 14 June 1990) was an educator who served as the seventh president of San Francisco State University in the 1960s.
John T. Cunningham
John T. Cunningham (born June 26, 1915) is a journalist, writer, and historian who has published numerous works related to the history of his native state, New Jersey.
John T. Cunningham (born June 26, 1915) is a journalist, writer, and historian who has published numerous works related to the history of his native state, New Jersey.
Joy Katz
Joy Katz (born 1963 Newark, New Jersey) is an American poet, who was recently awarded a 2011 National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship for Poetry.
Joy Katz (born 1963 Newark, New Jersey) is an American poet, who was recently awarded a 2011 National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship for Poetry.
Joyce Kilmer
Alfred Joyce Kilmer was an American journalist, poet, literary critic, lecturer, and editor.
Alfred Joyce Kilmer was an American journalist, poet, literary critic, lecturer, and editor.
Junot Díaz
Junot Díaz (born December 31, 1968) is a Dominican-American writer, creative writing professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and fiction editor at Boston Review.
Junot Díaz (born December 31, 1968) is a Dominican-American writer, creative writing professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and fiction editor at Boston Review.
K. M. Soehnlein
Karl Soehnlein better known by his literary name K.M. Soehnlein is an American writer (born in New Jersey) most famous for his novels The World of Normal Boys and You Can Say You Kne...
Karl Soehnlein better known by his literary name K.M. Soehnlein is an American writer (born in New Jersey) most famous for his novels The World of Normal Boys and You Can Say You Kne...
Kevin Smith
Kevin Patrick Smith (born August 2, 1970) is an American screenwriter, actor, film producer, and director, as well as a popular comic book writer, author, comedian/raconteur, and internet radio ...
Kevin Patrick Smith (born August 2, 1970) is an American screenwriter, actor, film producer, and director, as well as a popular comic book writer, author, comedian/raconteur, and internet radio ...
Kieran Scott
Kieran Scott (born March 11, 1974), also known by her pen name Kate Brian, is an American author, best known for her work in the chick lit, young-adult genre.
Kieran Scott (born March 11, 1974), also known by her pen name Kate Brian, is an American author, best known for her work in the chick lit, young-adult genre.
Laura McCullough
Laura McCullough is an American poet and writer living in New Jersey.
Laura McCullough is an American poet and writer living in New Jersey.
Leo Katcher
Leo Katcher was an American reporter, screenwriter, and author.
Leo Katcher was an American reporter, screenwriter, and author.
Lisa Rogak
Lisa Rogak is an American author, primarily of biographies and other nonfiction books.
Lisa Rogak is an American author, primarily of biographies and other nonfiction books.
Logan Pearsall Smith
Logan Pearsall Smith was an American-born essayist and critic.
Logan Pearsall Smith was an American-born essayist and critic.
Lois Utz
Lois Utz (née Cook) (January 4, 1932–November 12, 1986; Paterson, NJ) was an American children’s book author, illustrator, poet, and artist.
Lois Utz (née Cook) (January 4, 1932–November 12, 1986; Paterson, NJ) was an American children’s book author, illustrator, poet, and artist.
Louis Freeland Post
Louis Freeland Post (November 15, 1849 - January 11, 1928) was the Assistant United States Secretary of Labor during the closing year of the Wilson administration, the period of the Palmer Raids...
Louis Freeland Post (November 15, 1849 - January 11, 1928) was the Assistant United States Secretary of Labor during the closing year of the Wilson administration, the period of the Palmer Raids...
Lynda Hull
Lynda Hull (December 5, 1954 - March 29, 1994) was a United States poet.
Lynda Hull (December 5, 1954 - March 29, 1994) was a United States poet.
Marc Behm
Marc Behm was an American novelist, actor and screenwriter, who lived as an expatriate in France.
Marc Behm was an American novelist, actor and screenwriter, who lived as an expatriate in France.
Martha Zweig
Martha Zweig (born Philadelphia) is an American poet.
Martha Zweig (born Philadelphia) is an American poet.
Mary Higgins Clark
Mary Theresa Eleanor Higgins Clark Conheeney (née Higgins; born December 24, 1927), known professionally as Mary Higgins Clark, is an American author of suspense novels.
Mary Theresa Eleanor Higgins Clark Conheeney (née Higgins; born December 24, 1927), known professionally as Mary Higgins Clark, is an American author of suspense novels.
Mary Virginia Terhune
Mary Virginia Terhune, also known by her penname Marion Harland, was an American author.
Mary Virginia Terhune, also known by her penname Marion Harland, was an American author.
Matthew Lipman
Matthew Lipman (born on August 24, 1922 in Vineland, New Jersey, died on December 26, 2010 in West Orange, New Jersey) is recognized as the founder of Philosophy for Children.
Matthew Lipman (born on August 24, 1922 in Vineland, New Jersey, died on December 26, 2010 in West Orange, New Jersey) is recognized as the founder of Philosophy for Children.
Michael Capuzzo
Michael Capuzzo (born May 1, 1957 in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American journalist and author best-known for his nonfiction book Close to Shore (Broadway Books, Random House), a historica...
Michael Capuzzo (born May 1, 1957 in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American journalist and author best-known for his nonfiction book Close to Shore (Broadway Books, Random House), a historica...
Michael Gerson
Michael John Gerson is an op-ed columnist for The Washington Post, a Policy Fellow with the ONE Campaign, and a former senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
Michael John Gerson is an op-ed columnist for The Washington Post, a Policy Fellow with the ONE Campaign, and a former senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
Michael Oren
Michael B. Oren is an American-born Israeli historian, author, and the Israeli ambassador to the United States.
Michael B. Oren is an American-born Israeli historian, author, and the Israeli ambassador to the United States.
Mike Michalowicz
Michael Michalowicz is an American entrepreneur, lecturer, author and television personality.
Michael Michalowicz is an American entrepreneur, lecturer, author and television personality.
Mimi LaFollette Summerskill
Miriam LaFollette Summerskill "Mimi" (June 2, 1917, Moscow, Idaho-January 31, 2008, Belle Mead, New Jersey) was an educator, author, political activist, and vineyard owner.
Miriam LaFollette Summerskill "Mimi" (June 2, 1917, Moscow, Idaho-January 31, 2008, Belle Mead, New Jersey) was an educator, author, political activist, and vineyard owner.
Monica Crowley
Monica Crowley is an American neoconservative radio and television commentator, and author based in New York City.
Monica Crowley is an American neoconservative radio and television commentator, and author based in New York City.
Nancy Springer
Nancy Connor Springer (born 1948 in Montclair, New Jersey) is an American author of fantasy, young adult literature, mystery, and science fiction.
Nancy Connor Springer (born 1948 in Montclair, New Jersey) is an American author of fantasy, young adult literature, mystery, and science fiction.
Naomi Long Madgett
Naomi Long Madgett is an African-American poet, born Naomi Cornelia Long in Norfolk, Virginia.
Naomi Long Madgett is an African-American poet, born Naomi Cornelia Long in Norfolk, Virginia.
Nicholas Katzenbach
Nicholas deBelleville Katzenbach was an American lawyer who served as United States Attorney General during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration.
Nicholas deBelleville Katzenbach was an American lawyer who served as United States Attorney General during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration.
Noelle Kocot
Noelle Kocot is an American poet.
Noelle Kocot is an American poet.
Norman Cousins
Norman Cousins was an American political journalist, author, professor, and world peace advocate.
Norman Cousins was an American political journalist, author, professor, and world peace advocate.
Norman Mailer
Norman Kingsley Mailer was an American novelist, journalist, essayist, poet, playwright, screenwriter, and film director.
Norman Kingsley Mailer was an American novelist, journalist, essayist, poet, playwright, screenwriter, and film director.
Oscar Fraley
Oscar Fraley was the co-author, with Eliot Ness, of the famous American memoir The Untouchables.
Oscar Fraley was the co-author, with Eliot Ness, of the famous American memoir The Untouchables.
Patricia Buckley Ebrey
Patricia Buckley Ebrey is an American-born historian specializing in cultural and gender issues during the Chinese Song Dynasty.
Patricia Buckley Ebrey is an American-born historian specializing in cultural and gender issues during the Chinese Song Dynasty.
Patrick J. Geary
Patrick J. Geary is an American historian.
Patrick J. Geary is an American historian.
Peace Pilgrim
Peace Pilgrim born Mildred Lisette Norman, was an American pacifist, vegetarian, and peace activist.
Peace Pilgrim born Mildred Lisette Norman, was an American pacifist, vegetarian, and peace activist.
Peter Waldor
Peter Waldor is an American poet and insurance executive.
Peter Waldor is an American poet and insurance executive.
Philip J. Ivanhoe
Philip J. Ivanhoe is an historian of Chinese thought, particularly of Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism.
Philip J. Ivanhoe is an historian of Chinese thought, particularly of Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism.
Philip Roth
Philip Milton Roth (born March 19, 1933) is an American novelist.
Philip Milton Roth (born March 19, 1933) is an American novelist.
Philip Van Doren Stern
Philip Van Doren Stern (September 10, 1900 – July 29, 1984) was an author, editor, and Civil War historian whose story "The Greatest Gift," published in 1943, inspired the classic Christmas film...
Philip Van Doren Stern (September 10, 1900 – July 29, 1984) was an author, editor, and Civil War historian whose story "The Greatest Gift," published in 1943, inspired the classic Christmas film...
Pietro di Donato
Pietro Di Donato (April 3, 1911–January 19, 1992) was an American writer and bricklayer best known for his novel, Christ in Concrete, which recounts of the life and times of his brickl...
Pietro Di Donato (April 3, 1911–January 19, 1992) was an American writer and bricklayer best known for his novel, Christ in Concrete, which recounts of the life and times of his brickl...
Rachel Zoe
Rachel Zoe Rosenzweig (born September 1, 1971), also known as Rachel Zoe, is an American fashion stylist best known for working with celebrities, fashion houses, beauty firms, advertising ...
Rachel Zoe Rosenzweig (born September 1, 1971), also known as Rachel Zoe, is an American fashion stylist best known for working with celebrities, fashion houses, beauty firms, advertising ...
Robert Elliott Burns
Robert Elliott Burns was a World War I veteran who gained notoriety after escaping from a Georgia chain gang and writing his memoirs exposing the cruelty and injustice of the chain gang system.
Robert Elliott Burns was a World War I veteran who gained notoriety after escaping from a Georgia chain gang and writing his memoirs exposing the cruelty and injustice of the chain gang system.
Robert Lawson (author)
Robert Lawson was an American author and illustrator of children's books.
Robert Lawson was an American author and illustrator of children's books.
Robert T. Bakker
Robert T. Bakker is an American paleontologist who helped reshape modern theories about dinosaurs, particularly by adding support to the theory that some dinosaurs were endothermic.
Robert T. Bakker is an American paleontologist who helped reshape modern theories about dinosaurs, particularly by adding support to the theory that some dinosaurs were endothermic.
Roscoe Orman
Roscoe Hunter Orman is an American actor who plays Gordon Robinson on the television program Sesame Street.
Roscoe Hunter Orman is an American actor who plays Gordon Robinson on the television program Sesame Street.
Ruth Kligman
Ruth Kligman (January 25, 1930 — March 1, 2010) was an American abstract artist and writer most commonly known as the muse of several other American artists of the mid-20th century includi...
Ruth Kligman (January 25, 1930 — March 1, 2010) was an American abstract artist and writer most commonly known as the muse of several other American artists of the mid-20th century includi...
Sam Lipsyte
Sam Lipsyte (born 1968) is an American novelist and short story writer.
Sam Lipsyte (born 1968) is an American novelist and short story writer.
Samm Sinclair Baker
Samm Sinclair Baker (born in Paterson, New Jersey, July 29, 1909 – March 5, 1997) was the author/coauthor of many how-to and self-help books, most notably The Complete Scarsdale Medical ...
Samm Sinclair Baker (born in Paterson, New Jersey, July 29, 1909 – March 5, 1997) was the author/coauthor of many how-to and self-help books, most notably The Complete Scarsdale Medical ...
Sandra Boynton
Sandra Keith Boynton is an American humorist, songwriter, children's author and illustrator.
Sandra Keith Boynton is an American humorist, songwriter, children's author and illustrator.
Shaun Simon
Shaun Simon is an American comics writer.
Shaun Simon is an American comics writer.
Stanley Nider Katz
Stanley Nider Katz (born April 23, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American historian specializing in American legal and constitutional history and the history of philanthropy.
Stanley Nider Katz (born April 23, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American historian specializing in American legal and constitutional history and the history of philanthropy.
Stephen Colbert
Stephen Tyrone Colbert is an American political satirist, writer, comedian, television host, and actor.
Stephen Tyrone Colbert is an American political satirist, writer, comedian, television host, and actor.
Steve Adubato
Steve Adubato, Ph.D. is an American author, broadcaster, motivational speaker and politician.
Steve Adubato, Ph.D. is an American author, broadcaster, motivational speaker and politician.
Steve Benson (poet)
Steve Benson (born 1949 in Princeton, New Jersey) is an American poet and performer.
Steve Benson (born 1949 in Princeton, New Jersey) is an American poet and performer.
Susie Fishbein
Susan Beth Fishbein is an Orthodox Jewish kosher cookbook author.
Susan Beth Fishbein is an Orthodox Jewish kosher cookbook author.
Svetlana Alliluyeva
Svetlana Iosifovna Alliluyeva, later known as Lana Peters, was the youngest child and only daughter of Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin and Nadezhda Alliluyeva, Stalin's second wife.
Svetlana Iosifovna Alliluyeva, later known as Lana Peters, was the youngest child and only daughter of Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin and Nadezhda Alliluyeva, Stalin's second wife.
Thomas F. X. Smith
Thomas Francis Xavier Smith (July 5, 1928 – May 31, 1996) was a reformist politician and author.
Thomas Francis Xavier Smith (July 5, 1928 – May 31, 1996) was a reformist politician and author.
Thomas Fleming (historian)
Thomas James Fleming is an American military historian and historical novelist, with a special interest in the American Revolution.
Thomas James Fleming is an American military historian and historical novelist, with a special interest in the American Revolution.
Thomas J. Preston, Jr.
Thomas Jex Preston, Jr. (October 26, 1862 in Hastings on Hudson, New York - December 25, 1955 in South Orange, New Jersey) was a professor of archeology at Princeton University.
Thomas Jex Preston, Jr. (October 26, 1862 in Hastings on Hudson, New York - December 25, 1955 in South Orange, New Jersey) was a professor of archeology at Princeton University.
Thorne Smith
James Thorne Smith, Jr. (March 27, 1892 – June 21, 1934) was an American writer of humorous supernatural fantasy fiction under the byline Thorne Smith.
James Thorne Smith, Jr. (March 27, 1892 – June 21, 1934) was an American writer of humorous supernatural fantasy fiction under the byline Thorne Smith.
Tom Perrotta
Thomas R. Perrotta is an Albanian-American/ Italian-American novelist and screenwriter best known for his novels Election and Little Children, both of which were made into critically acc...
Thomas R. Perrotta is an Albanian-American/ Italian-American novelist and screenwriter best known for his novels Election and Little Children, both of which were made into critically acc...
Victor A. Tiedjens
Victor Alphons Tiedjens (1895–1975) was an American horticulturist, agronomist, biochemist and soil chemist.
Victor Alphons Tiedjens (1895–1975) was an American horticulturist, agronomist, biochemist and soil chemist.
W. S. Merwin
William Stanley Merwin (New York City, September 30, 1927) is an American poet, credited with over 30 books of poetry, translation and prose.
William Stanley Merwin (New York City, September 30, 1927) is an American poet, credited with over 30 books of poetry, translation and prose.
Waldo Frank
Waldo Frank (August 25, 1889 – January 9, 1967) was a prolific novelist, historian, literary and social critic.
Waldo Frank (August 25, 1889 – January 9, 1967) was a prolific novelist, historian, literary and social critic.
Wheeler Antabanez
Wheeler Antabanez is the alter-ego and pen name for Montclair, New Jersey-based writer Matt Kent (born January 31, 1977).
Wheeler Antabanez is the alter-ego and pen name for Montclair, New Jersey-based writer Matt Kent (born January 31, 1977).
William A. Caldwell
William Anthony Caldwell was an American journalist and columnist.
William Anthony Caldwell was an American journalist and columnist.
William B. Brahms
William B. Brahms (born October 1, 1966) is an American librarian and author best known for his work on historical "lasts" (as opposed to "firsts"), in particular, the reference works Notable ...
William B. Brahms (born October 1, 1966) is an American librarian and author best known for his work on historical "lasts" (as opposed to "firsts"), in particular, the reference works Notable ...
William Carlos Williams
William Carlos Williams was an American poet closely associated with modernism and Imagism.
William Carlos Williams was an American poet closely associated with modernism and Imagism.
William Ellery Leonard
William Ellery Leonard (January 25, 1876, in Plainfield, New Jersey – May 2, 1944, in Madison, Wisconsin) was an American poet, playwright, translator, and literary scholar.
William Ellery Leonard (January 25, 1876, in Plainfield, New Jersey – May 2, 1944, in Madison, Wisconsin) was an American poet, playwright, translator, and literary scholar.
William J. Higginson
William J. Higginson (December 17, 1938 – October 11, 2008) was an American poet, translator and author most notable for his work with haiku and renku, born in New York City.
William J. Higginson (December 17, 1938 – October 11, 2008) was an American poet, translator and author most notable for his work with haiku and renku, born in New York City.
William Pène du Bois
William Pène du Bois, was a French American author and illustrator.
William Pène du Bois, was a French American author and illustrator.
William Wenthe
William Wenthe is an American poet and professor.
William Wenthe is an American poet and professor.
Yosef Reinman
Yaakov Yosef Reinman is an American Orthodox rabbi and writer, historian, and scholar.
Yaakov Yosef Reinman is an American Orthodox rabbi and writer, historian, and scholar.
Zan Stewart
Zan Stewart is an American jazz writer, musician and former disc jockey.
Zan Stewart is an American jazz writer, musician and former disc jockey.