SettingsWriters from New York City
Addison Brown
Addison Brown (February 21, 1830 – April 9, 1913) was a United States federal judge.
Addison Brown (February 21, 1830 – April 9, 1913) was a United States federal judge.
Agnes Bushell
Agnes Bushell (born 25 March 1949) is an American fiction writer and teacher.
Agnes Bushell (born 25 March 1949) is an American fiction writer and teacher.
Alice Beck Kehoe
Alice Beck Kehoe (1934 in New York City) is an anthropologist.
Alice Beck Kehoe (1934 in New York City) is an anthropologist.
Aline Bernstein
Aline Bernstein (December 22, 1880 – September 7, 1955) was an American costume designer.
Aline Bernstein (December 22, 1880 – September 7, 1955) was an American costume designer.
Alla Nazimova
Alla Nazimova, was a Russian American film and theater actress, a screenwriter, and film producer.
Alla Nazimova, was a Russian American film and theater actress, a screenwriter, and film producer.
Allan Lokos
Allan Lokos is the founder and guiding teacher of the Community Meditation Center located on New York City’s upper west side.
Allan Lokos is the founder and guiding teacher of the Community Meditation Center located on New York City’s upper west side.
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.
Amy Greenfield
Amy Greenfield (born on July 8, 1950 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA) is a filmmaker and writer living in New York City.
Amy Greenfield (born on July 8, 1950 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA) is a filmmaker and writer living in New York City.
Andrea Peyser
Andrea Peyser is a columnist for the New York Post, well-recognized for her coverage of many "scandals" involving public figures.
Andrea Peyser is a columnist for the New York Post, well-recognized for her coverage of many "scandals" involving public figures.
Andreas Nilsen Rygg
Andreas Nilsen Rygg (15 August 1868 - 21 September 1951) was Norwegian-American newspaper editor and author.
Andreas Nilsen Rygg (15 August 1868 - 21 September 1951) was Norwegian-American newspaper editor and author.
Andrew Glaze
Andrew Glaze is an American poet, playwright, and novelist.
Andrew Glaze is an American poet, playwright, and novelist.
Andrew Roth
Andrew Roth (23 April 1919, New York City – 12 August 2010) was a biographer and journalist known for his compilation of Parliamentary Profiles, a directory of British Members of Parli...
Andrew Roth (23 April 1919, New York City – 12 August 2010) was a biographer and journalist known for his compilation of Parliamentary Profiles, a directory of British Members of Parli...
Anna Quindlen
Anna Marie Quindlen (born July 8, 1952) is an American author, journalist, and opinion columnist whose New York Times column, Public and Private, won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary i...
Anna Marie Quindlen (born July 8, 1952) is an American author, journalist, and opinion columnist whose New York Times column, Public and Private, won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary i...
Anna Roosevelt Halsted
Anna Roosevelt Dall Boettiger Halsted (May 3, 1906 – December 1, 1975) was the daughter of the 32nd President of the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt, as well as the gra...
Anna Roosevelt Dall Boettiger Halsted (May 3, 1906 – December 1, 1975) was the daughter of the 32nd President of the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt, as well as the gra...
Annie Nathan Meyer
Annie Nathan Meyer was an American author and promoter of the higher education of women.
Annie Nathan Meyer was an American author and promoter of the higher education of women.
Anya Seton
Anya Seton (January 23, 1904 (although the year is often misstated to be 1906 or 1916) - November 8, 1990) was the pen name of Ann Seton, an American author of historical romances.
Anya Seton (January 23, 1904 (although the year is often misstated to be 1906 or 1916) - November 8, 1990) was the pen name of Ann Seton, an American author of historical romances.
Arnold Beichman
Arnold Beichman (May 17, 1913, New York City – February 17, 2010, Pasadena, California) was an author, scholar, and anti-communist polemicist.
Arnold Beichman (May 17, 1913, New York City – February 17, 2010, Pasadena, California) was an author, scholar, and anti-communist polemicist.
Arnold Manoff
Arnold Manoff (April 25, 1914 – February 10, 1965) was an American screenwriter who was blacklisted by the Hollywood movie studio bosses in the 1950s.
Arnold Manoff (April 25, 1914 – February 10, 1965) was an American screenwriter who was blacklisted by the Hollywood movie studio bosses in the 1950s.
Arnold Weinstein
Arnold Weinstein was an American poet, playwright and librettist, who referred to himself as a "theatre poet".
Arnold Weinstein was an American poet, playwright and librettist, who referred to himself as a "theatre poet".
Arthur Bernard Lewis
Arthur Bernard Lewis was an American television writer and producer.
Arthur Bernard Lewis was an American television writer and producer.
Arthur Laurents
Arthur Laurents was an American playwright, stage director and screenwriter.
Arthur Laurents was an American playwright, stage director and screenwriter.
Arthur Marx
Arthur Julius Marx (July 21, 1921April 14, 2011) was an American author, a former ranked amateur tennis player, and son of entertainer Groucho Marx and his first wife, Ruth Johnson.
Arthur Julius Marx (July 21, 1921April 14, 2011) was an American author, a former ranked amateur tennis player, and son of entertainer Groucho Marx and his first wife, Ruth Johnson.
Arthur Meeker, Jr.
Arthur Meeker, Jr. (November 3, 1902 – October 22, 1971) was an American novelist and journalist.
Arthur Meeker, Jr. (November 3, 1902 – October 22, 1971) was an American novelist and journalist.
Arthur Miller
Arthur Asher Miller (October 17, 1915 – February 10, 2005) was an American playwright and essayist.
Arthur Asher Miller (October 17, 1915 – February 10, 2005) was an American playwright and essayist.
Austin Pendleton
Austin Pendleton is an American film, television, and stage actor, a playwright, and a theatre director and instructor.
Austin Pendleton is an American film, television, and stage actor, a playwright, and a theatre director and instructor.
B. C. Forbes
Bertie Charles Forbes (May 14, 1880 – May 6, 1954) was a Scottish financial journalist and author who founded Forbes Magazine.
Bertie Charles Forbes (May 14, 1880 – May 6, 1954) was a Scottish financial journalist and author who founded Forbes Magazine.
B. H. Friedman
Bernard Harper Friedman (July 27, 1926 – January 4, 2011), better known by his initials "B. H.", was an American author and art critic who wrote biographies of Jackson Pollock and Gertrude...
Bernard Harper Friedman (July 27, 1926 – January 4, 2011), better known by his initials "B. H.", was an American author and art critic who wrote biographies of Jackson Pollock and Gertrude...
Baayork Lee
Baayork Lee (born December 5, 1946) is an Asian-American actress, singer, dancer, choreographer, theatre director, and author.
Baayork Lee (born December 5, 1946) is an Asian-American actress, singer, dancer, choreographer, theatre director, and author.
Barbara Boxer
Barbara Levy Boxer (born November 11, 1940) is the junior United States Senator from California (since 1993).
Barbara Levy Boxer (born November 11, 1940) is the junior United States Senator from California (since 1993).
Barbara Turner (actress)
Barbara Turner is an American screenwriter and former actress.
Barbara Turner is an American screenwriter and former actress.
Bayard Veiller
Bayard Veiller was an American screenwriter, producer and film director.
Bayard Veiller was an American screenwriter, producer and film director.
Bel Kaufman
Bella "Bel" Kaufman (born May 10, 1911) is an American teacher and author, best known for writing the 1965 bestselling novel Up the Down Staircase.
Bella "Bel" Kaufman (born May 10, 1911) is an American teacher and author, best known for writing the 1965 bestselling novel Up the Down Staircase.
Ben J. Wattenberg
Benjamin J. Wattenberg (born 26 August 1933) is an American conservative commentator and writer.
Benjamin J. Wattenberg (born 26 August 1933) is an American conservative commentator and writer.
Ben Sisario
Ben Sisario is an American academic, author and journalist.
Ben Sisario is an American academic, author and journalist.
Benjamin Anastas
Benjamin Anastas is an American novelist, journalist and critic born in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Benjamin Anastas is an American novelist, journalist and critic born in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Bernard Malamud
Bernard Malamud (April 26, 1914 – March 18, 1986) was an author of novels and short stories.
Bernard Malamud (April 26, 1914 – March 18, 1986) was an author of novels and short stories.
Bernard Nathanson
Bernard N. Nathanson (July 31, 1926 – February 21, 2011) was an American medical doctor from New York who helped to found the National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws, but later beca...
Bernard N. Nathanson (July 31, 1926 – February 21, 2011) was an American medical doctor from New York who helped to found the National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws, but later beca...
Bernie West
Bernie West was an American television writer best known for his work in sitcoms such as All in the Family, its spinoff The Jeffersons and Three's Company.
Bernie West was an American television writer best known for his work in sitcoms such as All in the Family, its spinoff The Jeffersons and Three's Company.
Bill Gallo
Bill Gallo (December 28, 1922 – May 10, 2011) was a cartoonist and newspaper columnist for the New York Daily News.
Bill Gallo (December 28, 1922 – May 10, 2011) was a cartoonist and newspaper columnist for the New York Daily News.
Bill Weinberg
Bill Weinberg (full name: William J. Weinberg) is a political writer and radio personality operating out of New York.
Bill Weinberg (full name: William J. Weinberg) is a political writer and radio personality operating out of New York.
Billy Kimball
Billy Kimball (born July 8, 1959) is an American writer and producer.
Billy Kimball (born July 8, 1959) is an American writer and producer.
Blossom Elfman
Clare "Blossom" Elfman is an American novelist.
Clare "Blossom" Elfman is an American novelist.
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 ...
Bruce Fairchild Barton
Bruce Fairchild Barton (August 5, 1886 – July 5, 1967) was an American author, advertising executive, and politician.
Bruce Fairchild Barton (August 5, 1886 – July 5, 1967) was an American author, advertising executive, and politician.
Burns Mantle
Robert Burns Mantle (December 23, 1873February 9, 1948) was an American theatre critic.
Robert Burns Mantle (December 23, 1873February 9, 1948) was an American theatre critic.
C. Bernard Jackson
C. Bernard Jackson (November 4, 1927 – July 16, 1996) was an award-winning American playwright who founded the Inner City Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
C. Bernard Jackson (November 4, 1927 – July 16, 1996) was an award-winning American playwright who founded the Inner City Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
Carl Schurz
Carl Christian Schurz was a German revolutionary, American statesman and reformer, and Union Army General in the American Civil War.
Carl Christian Schurz was a German revolutionary, American statesman and reformer, and Union Army General in the American Civil War.
Carol Grace
Carol Grace was an American actress and author.
Carol Grace was an American actress and author.
Charles E. Silberman
Charles Eliot Silberman (January 31, 1925 – February 5, 2011) was an American journalist and author.
Charles Eliot Silberman (January 31, 1925 – February 5, 2011) was an American journalist and author.
Charles Fraser MacLean
Charles Fraser MacLean (November 21, 1841-March 20, 1924) was an American jurist.
Charles Fraser MacLean (November 21, 1841-March 20, 1924) was an American jurist.
Charles MacArthur
Charles Gordon MacArthur (November 5, 1895 – April 21, 1956) was an American playwright and screenwriter.
Charles Gordon MacArthur (November 5, 1895 – April 21, 1956) was an American playwright and screenwriter.
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 R. Pellegrino
Charles R. Pellegrino is an American writer, and the controversial author of several books relating to science and archaeology, including Return to Sodom and Gomorrah, Ghosts of the Titani...
Charles R. Pellegrino is an American writer, and the controversial author of several books relating to science and archaeology, including Return to Sodom and Gomorrah, Ghosts of the Titani...
Chester Kallman
Chester Simon Kallman (January 7, 1921 – January 18, 1975) was an American poet, librettist, and translator, best known for his collaborations with W. H. Auden and Igor Stravinsky.
Chester Simon Kallman (January 7, 1921 – January 18, 1975) was an American poet, librettist, and translator, best known for his collaborations with W. H. Auden and Igor Stravinsky.
Chris Gulker
Christian Frederick Gulker was an American photographer, programmer, writer, and pioneer in electronic publishing.
Christian Frederick Gulker was an American photographer, programmer, writer, and pioneer in electronic publishing.
Christopher Grimm
Christopher Grimm is a New York City-based Writer-Director and actor.
Christopher Grimm is a New York City-based Writer-Director and actor.
Christopher Pike (author)
Christopher Pike is the pseudonym of American author Kevin Christopher McFadden.
Christopher Pike is the pseudonym of American author Kevin Christopher McFadden.
Chuck Klosterman
Charles John "Chuck" Klosterman (born June 5, 1972) is an American author and essayist who has written for The New York Times Magazine, The Believer, and The Washington Post, and has...
Charles John "Chuck" Klosterman (born June 5, 1972) is an American author and essayist who has written for The New York Times Magazine, The Believer, and The Washington Post, and has...
Clare Boothe Luce
Clare Boothe Luce was one of the first American women ambassadors, a versatile author, and wife of H.R. Luce, publisher of Time, Life and Fortune.
Clare Boothe Luce was one of the first American women ambassadors, a versatile author, and wife of H.R. Luce, publisher of Time, Life and Fortune.
Constance Cary Harrison
Constance Cary Harrison (April 25, 1843 - November 21, 1920), was a prolific American writer.
Constance Cary Harrison (April 25, 1843 - November 21, 1920), was a prolific American writer.
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson (September 27, 1861 – February 17, 1933) was the younger sister of former President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt and an aunt of former First Lady of the Uni...
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson (September 27, 1861 – February 17, 1933) was the younger sister of former President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt and an aunt of former First Lady of the Uni...
Craig Claiborne
Craig Claiborne was an American restaurant critic, food journalist and book author.
Craig Claiborne was an American restaurant critic, food journalist and book author.
Craig Hatkoff
Craig M. Hatkoff is an American real estate investor and philanthropist from New York City.
Craig M. Hatkoff is an American real estate investor and philanthropist from New York City.
Cynthia Freeman
Beatrice Cynthia Freeman (January 10, 1915 - October 22, 1988), pseudonym of Bea Feinberg, was an American novelist.
Beatrice Cynthia Freeman (January 10, 1915 - October 22, 1988), pseudonym of Bea Feinberg, was an American novelist.
Cynthia Ozick
Cynthia Ozick is an American-Jewish short story writer, novelist, and essayist.
Cynthia Ozick is an American-Jewish short story writer, novelist, and essayist.
Daisy Cocco De Filippis
Daisy Cocco De Filippis is a Dominican-American writer and educator.
Daisy Cocco De Filippis is a Dominican-American writer and educator.
Dan Schneider (writer)
Dan Schneider (born 1965) is a United States poet, critic, film critic, essayist, and fiction writer best known for his criticism and literary website Cosmoetica.
Dan Schneider (born 1965) is a United States poet, critic, film critic, essayist, and fiction writer best known for his criticism and literary website Cosmoetica.
Daniel Fuchs
Daniel Fuchs (June 25, 1909 - July 26, 1993) was an American screenwriter, fiction writer, and essayist.
Daniel Fuchs (June 25, 1909 - July 26, 1993) was an American screenwriter, fiction writer, and essayist.
Daniel Schorr
Daniel Louis Schorr (August 31, 1916 – July 23, 2010) was an American journalist who covered world news for more than 60 years.
Daniel Louis Schorr (August 31, 1916 – July 23, 2010) was an American journalist who covered world news for more than 60 years.
Danielle Steel
Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel, better known as Danielle Steel, is an American romantic novelist and author of mainstream dramas.
Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel, better known as Danielle Steel, is an American romantic novelist and author of mainstream dramas.
David de Sola Pool
David de Sola Pool (1885–1970) (Hebrew: דוד די סולה פול) was an American rabbi and writer.
David de Sola Pool (1885–1970) (Hebrew: דוד די סולה פול) was an American rabbi and writer.
David France (writer)
David France is an American investigative reporter and non-fiction author.
David France is an American investigative reporter and non-fiction author.
David Hirson
David Hirson is an American dramatist, best known for his award winning Broadway comedies, La Bête and Wrong Mountain.
David Hirson is an American dramatist, best known for his award winning Broadway comedies, La Bête and Wrong Mountain.
David M. Kennedy (author)
David M. Kennedy is a criminologist, professor, and author, specializing in problems associated with inner city gang activity.
David M. Kennedy is a criminologist, professor, and author, specializing in problems associated with inner city gang activity.
David Wellington (author)
David Wellington (born 1971) is a contemporary American horror author, best known for his Zombie trilogy.
David Wellington (born 1971) is a contemporary American horror author, best known for his Zombie trilogy.
David Wilkerson
David Ray Wilkerson was an American Christian evangelist, best known for his book The Cross and the Switchblade.
David Ray Wilkerson was an American Christian evangelist, best known for his book The Cross and the Switchblade.
David Williamson Shaffer
David Williamson Shaffer (born May 10, 1964 in New York City, NY) is a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the departments of Educational Psychology and Curriculum and Instructio...
David Williamson Shaffer (born May 10, 1964 in New York City, NY) is a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the departments of Educational Psychology and Curriculum and Instructio...
Daymond John
Daymond John is an American entrepreneur, investor, television personality, author and motivational speaker.
Daymond John is an American entrepreneur, investor, television personality, author and motivational speaker.
Delia Ephron
Delia G. Ephron is a bestselling author, screenwriter, and playwright.
Delia G. Ephron is a bestselling author, screenwriter, and playwright.
Dennis Prager
Dennis Prager (born August 2, 1948) is an American syndicated radio talk show host, syndicated columnist, author, and public speaker.
Dennis Prager (born August 2, 1948) is an American syndicated radio talk show host, syndicated columnist, author, and public speaker.
Dennis Smith (firefighter)
Dennis Smith is a former firefighter, a writer and president of a financial services company for emergency services personnel.
Dennis Smith is a former firefighter, a writer and president of a financial services company for emergency services personnel.
Dick Cavett
Richard Alva Cavett — known as Dick Cavett — is a former American television talk show host known for his conversational style and in-depth discussion of issues.
Richard Alva Cavett — known as Dick Cavett — is a former American television talk show host known for his conversational style and in-depth discussion of issues.
Donald S. Day
Donald Satterlee Day was an American reporter and a broadcaster of Nazi propaganda during World War II. He was arrested and investigated for treason after the war but no charges were brought due...
Donald Satterlee Day was an American reporter and a broadcaster of Nazi propaganda during World War II. He was arrested and investigated for treason after the war but no charges were brought due...
Donald Trump
Donald John Trump, Sr. is an American business magnate, television personality and author.
Donald John Trump, Sr. is an American business magnate, television personality and author.
Donny Deutsch
Donald “Donny” Deutsch is an American television personality and advertising executive.
Donald “Donny” Deutsch is an American television personality and advertising executive.
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 Day
Dorothy Day, Obl.S.B., was an American journalist, social activist and devout Catholic convert; she advocated the Catholic economic theory of Distributism.
Dorothy Day, Obl.S.B., was an American journalist, social activist and devout Catholic convert; she advocated the Catholic economic theory of Distributism.
Dorothy Donnelly
Dorothy Donnelly was a stage actress, playwright, producer, librettist, and lyricist.
Dorothy Donnelly was a stage actress, playwright, producer, librettist, and lyricist.
Dwight Deere Wiman
Dwight Deere Wiman was an American silent movie actor, playwright and theatrical director.
Dwight Deere Wiman was an American silent movie actor, playwright and theatrical director.
E. J. Gold
Eugene Jeffrey Gold is an artist, author, jazz musician and spiritual teacher in the "Fourth Way" tradition of G.I. Gurdjieff.
Eugene Jeffrey Gold is an artist, author, jazz musician and spiritual teacher in the "Fourth Way" tradition of G.I. Gurdjieff.
E. L. Konigsburg
Elaine Lobl Konigsburg is an American author and illustrator of children's books and young adult fiction.
Elaine Lobl Konigsburg is an American author and illustrator of children's books and young adult fiction.
Ed Koch
Edward Irving "Ed" Koch (; born December 12, 1924) is an American lawyer, politician, and political commentator.
Edward Irving "Ed" Koch (; born December 12, 1924) is an American lawyer, politician, and political commentator.
Ed Lacy
Ed Lacy (August 25, 1911 - January 7, 1968), born Leonard "Len" S. Zinberg, was an American writer of crime and detective fiction.
Ed Lacy (August 25, 1911 - January 7, 1968), born Leonard "Len" S. Zinberg, was an American writer of crime and detective fiction.
Ed Lowe (journalist)
Edward J. Lowe, Jr. was an American journalist who wrote columns for Newsday and The Long Island Press.
Edward J. Lowe, Jr. was an American journalist who wrote columns for Newsday and The Long Island Press.
Eddie Woods
Eddie Woods is an American poet, prose writer, editor and publisher who lived and traveled in various parts of the world, both East and West, before eventually settling in Amsterdam, Netherlands...
Eddie Woods is an American poet, prose writer, editor and publisher who lived and traveled in various parts of the world, both East and West, before eventually settling in Amsterdam, Netherlands...
Edward D. Re
Edward Dominic Re (October 14, 1920 – September 17, 2006) was a United States lawyer and judge and, in 1968, served as Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Edward Dominic Re (October 14, 1920 – September 17, 2006) was a United States lawyer and judge and, in 1968, served as Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Edwin H. Knopf
Edwin H. Knopf (November 11, 1899 – December 27, 1981) was an American film producer, film director, and screenwriter.
Edwin H. Knopf (November 11, 1899 – December 27, 1981) was an American film producer, film director, and screenwriter.
Elbridge Streeter Brooks
Elbridge Streeter Brooks was an American author, editor, and critic.
Elbridge Streeter Brooks was an American author, editor, and critic.
Elizabeth Bisland
Elizabeth Bisland Wetmore (February 11, 1861 – January 6, 1929) was an American journalist and author, perhaps best known for her 1889–1890 race around the world against Nellie Bly, which drew w...
Elizabeth Bisland Wetmore (February 11, 1861 – January 6, 1929) was an American journalist and author, perhaps best known for her 1889–1890 race around the world against Nellie Bly, which drew w...
Ellen Raskin
Ellen Ermingard Raskin was an American writer, illustrator and fashion designer.
Ellen Ermingard Raskin was an American writer, illustrator and fashion designer.
Ellen Willis
Ellen Jane Willis (December 14, 1941 – November 9, 2006) was an American left-wing political essayist, journalist, activist and pop music critic.
Ellen Jane Willis (December 14, 1941 – November 9, 2006) was an American left-wing political essayist, journalist, activist and pop music critic.
Emma Catherine Embury
Emma Catherine Embury (February 25, 1806 – February 10, 1863) was an American author and poet.
Emma Catherine Embury (February 25, 1806 – February 10, 1863) was an American author and poet.
Eric Bentley
Eric Bentley is a British-born American critic, playwright, singer, editor and translator.
Eric Bentley is a British-born American critic, playwright, singer, editor and translator.
Eve Merriam
Eve Merriam (July 19, 1916 – April 11, 1992) was an American poet and writer.
Eve Merriam (July 19, 1916 – April 11, 1992) was an American poet and writer.
Fleur Cowles
Fleur Fenton Cowles (January 20, 1908 – June 5, 2009) was an American writer, editor and artist best known as the creative force behind the short-lived Flair magazine.
Fleur Fenton Cowles (January 20, 1908 – June 5, 2009) was an American writer, editor and artist best known as the creative force behind the short-lived Flair magazine.
Forrest Church
Frank Forrester Church IV (born September 23, 1948 in Palo Alto, California, died September 24, 2009) was a leading Unitarian Universalist minister, author, and theologian.
Frank Forrester Church IV (born September 23, 1948 in Palo Alto, California, died September 24, 2009) was a leading Unitarian Universalist minister, author, and theologian.
Frank Belknap Long
Frank Belknap Long was a prolific American writer of horror fiction, fantasy, science fiction, poetry, gothic romance, comic books, and non-fiction.
Frank Belknap Long was a prolific American writer of horror fiction, fantasy, science fiction, poetry, gothic romance, comic books, and non-fiction.
Frank Sullivan (writer)
Frank Sullivan was an American humorist, best remembered for creating the character Mr. Arbuthnot the Cliche Expert.
Frank Sullivan was an American humorist, best remembered for creating the character Mr. Arbuthnot the Cliche Expert.
Frederick Busch
Frederick Busch was an American writer.
Frederick Busch was an American writer.
Frederick Swartwout Cozzens
Frederick Swartwout Cozzens (1818–1869) was an American humorist, born in New York City.
Frederick Swartwout Cozzens (1818–1869) was an American humorist, born in New York City.
Gail Koff
Gail Joanne Koff (May 15, 1945 – August 31, 2010) was an American lawyer who became one of the lead partners in the law firm of Jacoby & Meyers, for which she helped establish a New York C...
Gail Joanne Koff (May 15, 1945 – August 31, 2010) was an American lawyer who became one of the lead partners in the law firm of Jacoby & Meyers, for which she helped establish a New York C...
Garson Kanin
Garson Kanin (November 24, 1912 – March 13, 1999) was an American writer and director of plays and films.
Garson Kanin (November 24, 1912 – March 13, 1999) was an American writer and director of plays and films.
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 Bagby (author)
George Bagby was the nom de plume of the American novelist Aaron Marc Stein (1906- August 29, 1985), who specialized in mystery fiction.
George Bagby was the nom de plume of the American novelist Aaron Marc Stein (1906- August 29, 1985), who specialized in mystery fiction.
George Baxt
George Baxt was a prolific American screenwriter and author of crime fiction, best remembered for creating the gay black detective, Pharoah Love.
George Baxt was a prolific American screenwriter and author of crime fiction, best remembered for creating the gay black detective, Pharoah Love.
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 Carlin
George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, actor and writer/author, who won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums.
George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, actor and writer/author, who won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums.
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 Stephanopoulos
George Robert Stephanopoulos is an American television journalist and a former political advisor.
George Robert Stephanopoulos is an American television journalist and a former political advisor.
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 Green (author)
Gerald Green was an American author, journalist, producer and director.
Gerald Green was an American author, journalist, producer and director.
Geraldine Ferraro
Geraldine Anne Ferraro was an American attorney, a Democratic Party politician, and a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Geraldine Anne Ferraro was an American attorney, a Democratic Party politician, and a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Glen Mazzara
Glen Mazzara is an American television producer and writer.
Glen Mazzara is an American television producer and writer.
Grace Lumpkin
Grace Lumpkin was an American writer of proletarian literature, focusing most of her works on the Depression era and the rise and fall of favor surrounding communism in the United States.
Grace Lumpkin was an American writer of proletarian literature, focusing most of her works on the Depression era and the rise and fall of favor surrounding communism in the United States.
Hans L. Trefousse
Hans L. Trefousse (December 18, 1921 - January 8, 2010) was an American author, historian, and professor emeritus at Brooklyn College from 1950 to 1998.
Hans L. Trefousse (December 18, 1921 - January 8, 2010) was an American author, historian, and professor emeritus at Brooklyn College from 1950 to 1998.
Harold L. Sirkin
Harold "Hal" L. Sirkin (born 1959) is an American business consultant and author, who often writes about trends in innovation and global business competition.
Harold "Hal" L. Sirkin (born 1959) is an American business consultant and author, who often writes about trends in innovation and global business competition.
Harold Robbins
Harold Robbins (May 21, 1916 – October 14, 1997) was one of the best-selling American authors of all time.
Harold Robbins (May 21, 1916 – October 14, 1997) was one of the best-selling American authors of all time.
Harry Browne
Harry Browne was an American libertarian writer, politician, and free-market investment analyst.
Harry Browne was an American libertarian writer, politician, and free-market investment analyst.
Heidi Julavits
Heidi Suzanne Julavits (born 1968) is an American author and co-editor of The Believer magazine.
Heidi Suzanne Julavits (born 1968) is an American author and co-editor of The Believer magazine.
Helen Gray Cone
Helen Gray Cone (March 8, 1859 – January 31, 1934) was a poet and professor of English literature.
Helen Gray Cone (March 8, 1859 – January 31, 1934) was a poet and professor of English literature.
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 McCloy
Helen McCloy, pseudonym Helen Clarkson, was an American mystery writer, whose series character Dr. Basil Willing debuted in Dance of Death.
Helen McCloy, pseudonym Helen Clarkson, was an American mystery writer, whose series character Dr. Basil Willing debuted in Dance of Death.
Henry Harland
Henry Harland (1861 – 1905) was born in Brooklyn and attended College of the City of New York and for a short spell Harvard divinity school.
Henry Harland (1861 – 1905) was born in Brooklyn and attended College of the City of New York and for a short spell Harvard divinity school.
Henry Kissinger
Heinz Alfred "Henry" Kissinger is a German-born American writer, political scientist, diplomat, and businessman.
Heinz Alfred "Henry" Kissinger is a German-born American writer, political scientist, diplomat, and businessman.
Henry Wiencek
Henry Wiencek is a prominent American historian and editor whose work has encompassed historically significant architecture, the Founding Fathers, various topics relating to slavery, and the Leg...
Henry Wiencek is a prominent American historian and editor whose work has encompassed historically significant architecture, the Founding Fathers, various topics relating to slavery, and the Leg...
Herbert Clyde Lewis
Herbert Clyde Lewis (15 August 1909 - 17 October 1950) was an American novelist.
Herbert Clyde Lewis (15 August 1909 - 17 October 1950) was an American novelist.
Hiram Fuller (journalist)
Hiram Fuller was a United States journalist and educator.
Hiram Fuller was a United States journalist and educator.
Hope Cooke
Hope Cooke (born San Francisco, California, June 24, 1940) is an American socialite who was the "Gyalmo" (Queen Consort) of the 12th Chogyal (King) of Sikkim.
Hope Cooke (born San Francisco, California, June 24, 1940) is an American socialite who was the "Gyalmo" (Queen Consort) of the 12th Chogyal (King) of Sikkim.
Hortense Calisher
Hortense Calisher (December 20, 1911 – January 13, 2009) was an American writer of fiction.
Hortense Calisher (December 20, 1911 – January 13, 2009) was an American writer of fiction.
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.
Howard Zinn
Howard Zinn was an American historian, academic, author, playwright, and social activist.
Howard Zinn was an American historian, academic, author, playwright, and social activist.
Howell Raines
Howell Hiram Raines (born February 5, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama) was Executive Editor of the New York Times from 2001 until he left in 2003 in the wake of the Jayson Blair scandal.
Howell Hiram Raines (born February 5, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama) was Executive Editor of the New York Times from 2001 until he left in 2003 in the wake of the Jayson Blair scandal.
Ina Garten
Ina Rosenberg Garten is an American author, host of the Food Network program Barefoot Contessa, and former White House nuclear policy analyst.
Ina Rosenberg Garten is an American author, host of the Food Network program Barefoot Contessa, and former White House nuclear policy analyst.
Ira Berkowitz
Ira Berkowitz (born on October 8, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American writer of crime fiction.
Ira Berkowitz (born on October 8, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American writer of crime fiction.
Ira Cohen
Ira Cohen (February 3, 1935 – April 25, 2011) was an American poet, publisher, photographer and filmmaker.
Ira Cohen (February 3, 1935 – April 25, 2011) was an American poet, publisher, photographer and filmmaker.
Ira Levin
Ira Levin was an American author, dramatist and songwriter.
Ira Levin was an American author, dramatist and songwriter.
Ira Wallach (writer)
Ira Wallach (January 22, 1913—December 2, 1995) was an American screenwriter and novelist.
Ira Wallach (January 22, 1913—December 2, 1995) was an American screenwriter and novelist.
Isabel Fonseca
Isabel Fonseca is an American writer born in 1963 in New York City.
Isabel Fonseca is an American writer born in 1963 in New York City.
J. D. Salinger
Jerome David "J. D." Salinger was an American author, best known for his only novel, The Catcher in the Rye, and his reclusive nature.
Jerome David "J. D." Salinger was an American author, best known for his only novel, The Catcher in the Rye, and his reclusive nature.
J. Harvie Wilkinson III
James Harvie Wilkinson III (born September 29, 1944) is a federal judge serving on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
James Harvie Wilkinson III (born September 29, 1944) is a federal judge serving on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
J. M. DeMatteis
John Marc DeMatteis (born December 15, 1953) is an American writer of comic books.
John Marc DeMatteis (born December 15, 1953) is an American writer of comic books.
Jamaica Kincaid
Jamaica Kincaid (born May 25, 1949, as Elaine Cynthia Potter Richardson) is a Caribbean novelist, gardener, and gardening writer.
Jamaica Kincaid (born May 25, 1949, as Elaine Cynthia Potter Richardson) is a Caribbean novelist, gardener, and gardening writer.
James Charles Fahey
James Charles Fahey (1903–1974) was an American author best remembered as the original compiler and publisher of the popular American reference The Ships and Aircraft of the United States Fleet.
James Charles Fahey (1903–1974) was an American author best remembered as the original compiler and publisher of the popular American reference The Ships and Aircraft of the United States Fleet.
James Farley
James Aloysius Farley (May 30, 1888 – June 9, 1976) was one of the first Irish Catholic politicians in American history to achieve success on a national level, serving as Chairman of the New Yor...
James Aloysius Farley (May 30, 1888 – June 9, 1976) was one of the first Irish Catholic politicians in American history to achieve success on a national level, serving as Chairman of the New Yor...
James L. Buckley
James Lane Buckley is a retired judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and previously served as a United States Senator from the state of New York as ...
James Lane Buckley is a retired judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and previously served as a United States Senator from the state of New York as ...
James McBride (writer)
James McBride is an American writer and musician whose compositions have been recorded by a variety of other musicians.
James McBride is an American writer and musician whose compositions have been recorded by a variety of other musicians.
James McLure
James Miller McLure, Jr. was an American playwright.
James Miller McLure, Jr. was an American playwright.
James Roosevelt
James Roosevelt (December 23, 1907 – August 13, 1991) was the oldest son of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
James Roosevelt (December 23, 1907 – August 13, 1991) was the oldest son of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Janice Dickinson
Janice Doreen Dickinson is an American model, photographer, author and talent agent.
Janice Doreen Dickinson is an American model, photographer, author and talent agent.
Jennifer DeLia
Jennifer Renée DeLia is an American screenwriter, director, actress, artist, and humanitarian.
Jennifer Renée DeLia is an American screenwriter, director, actress, artist, and humanitarian.
Jeremy Gaige
Jeremy Gaige (October 9, 1927, New York – February 19, 2011) was an American chess archivist and journalist.
Jeremy Gaige (October 9, 1927, New York – February 19, 2011) was an American chess archivist and journalist.
Jerzy Kosinski
Jerzy Kosiński, born Józef Lewinkopf, was an award-winning Polish American novelist, and two-time President of the American Chapter of P.E.N.
Jerzy Kosiński, born Józef Lewinkopf, was an award-winning Polish American novelist, and two-time President of the American Chapter of P.E.N.
Jessica Hagedorn
Jessica Tarahata Hagedorn (born 1949) is a Filipino-American playwright, writer, poet, storyteller, musician, and multimedia performance artist.
Jessica Tarahata Hagedorn (born 1949) is a Filipino-American playwright, writer, poet, storyteller, musician, and multimedia performance artist.
Jessica Valenti
Jessica Valenti (born November 1, 1978) is an American blogger and feminist writer, known for having founded the feminist blog Feministing in 2004.
Jessica Valenti (born November 1, 1978) is an American blogger and feminist writer, known for having founded the feminist blog Feministing in 2004.
Jill Abramson
Jill Ellen Abramson (born March 19, 1954) is the executive editor of The New York Times.
Jill Ellen Abramson (born March 19, 1954) is the executive editor of The New York Times.
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.
Jim Neu
James A. "Jim" Neu (November 18, 1943 – July 19, 2010) was an American playwright who was best known for his quirky, experimental plays, many of which were staged Off-Off-Broadway.
James A. "Jim" Neu (November 18, 1943 – July 19, 2010) was an American playwright who was best known for his quirky, experimental plays, many of which were staged Off-Off-Broadway.
Joanna Russ
Joanna Russ was an American writer, academic and feminist.
Joanna Russ was an American writer, academic and feminist.
Jobie Hughes
Jobie Hughes (born July 9, 1980) is an American writer and the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of I Am Number Four and The Power of Six, which were collaborations with writer Ja...
Jobie Hughes (born July 9, 1980) is an American writer and the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of I Am Number Four and The Power of Six, which were collaborations with writer Ja...
Johanna Fiedler
Johanna Fiedler (September 17, 1945 - May 27, 2011) was an American writer on music and publicist.
Johanna Fiedler (September 17, 1945 - May 27, 2011) was an American writer on music and publicist.
John A. Willis
John Alvin Willis (October 16, 1916 – June 25, 2010) was an American theatre and film book editor, theatre awards producer, actor, and educator.
John Alvin Willis (October 16, 1916 – June 25, 2010) was an American theatre and film book editor, theatre awards producer, actor, and educator.
John Allman (poet)
John Allman (born 1935 New York City) is an American poet.
John Allman (born 1935 New York City) is an American poet.
John Altman (author)
John Altman (born October 8, 1969) is an American thriller writer.
John Altman (born October 8, 1969) is an American thriller writer.
John Erskine (educator)
John Erskine (October 5, 1879 – June 2, 1951) was a U.S. educator and author, born in New York City and raised in Weehawken, New Jersey.
John Erskine (October 5, 1879 – June 2, 1951) was a U.S. educator and author, born in New York City and raised in Weehawken, New Jersey.
John F. Kennedy, Jr.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr., often referred to as John F. Kennedy, Jr., JFK Jr., John Jr. or John-John, was an American socialite, magazine publisher, lawyer, and pilot.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr., often referred to as John F. Kennedy, Jr., JFK Jr., John Jr. or John-John, was an American socialite, magazine publisher, lawyer, and pilot.
John Hospers
John Hospers (June 9, 1918 – June 12, 2011) was an American philosopher.
John Hospers (June 9, 1918 – June 12, 2011) was an American philosopher.
John Morton Blum
John Morton Blum (April 29, 1921 – October 17, 2011) was an American political historian, active from the 1950 to 1991.
John Morton Blum (April 29, 1921 – October 17, 2011) was an American political historian, active from the 1950 to 1991.
John Norman
John Frederick Lange, Jr. (born June 3, 1931), better known under his pen name John Norman, is a professor of philosophy and an author.
John Frederick Lange, Jr. (born June 3, 1931), better known under his pen name John Norman, is a professor of philosophy and an author.
John Oliver Killens
John Oliver Killens (January 14, 1916 – October 27, 1987) was a black American fiction writer whose novels of African American life received two Pulitzer Prize nominations.
John Oliver Killens (January 14, 1916 – October 27, 1987) was a black American fiction writer whose novels of African American life received two Pulitzer Prize nominations.
John Sanford (author)
John Sanford or John B. Sanford, born Julian Lawrence Shapiro (May 31, 1904 - March 5, 2003), was an American screenwriter and author who wrote 24 books.
John Sanford or John B. Sanford, born Julian Lawrence Shapiro (May 31, 1904 - March 5, 2003), was an American screenwriter and author who wrote 24 books.
John Stone (producer)
John Stone was an American film producer and screenwriter.
John Stone was an American film producer and screenwriter.
John Tauranac
John Tauranac (born, 1939, New York City) writes on New York history and architecture, he teaches the subject and gives tours of the city, and he designs city maps and transit maps.
John Tauranac (born, 1939, New York City) writes on New York history and architecture, he teaches the subject and gives tours of the city, and he designs city maps and transit maps.
Jon Spaihts
Jon Spaihts is an American screenwriter and book author.
Jon Spaihts is an American screenwriter and book author.
Jonathan Fast
Jonathan Fast (born April 13, 1948) is an American author and social work teacher.
Jonathan Fast (born April 13, 1948) is an American author and social work teacher.
Jonathan Kellerman
Jonathan Kellerman is an American psychologist, and Edgar Award winning author of numerous bestselling suspense novels.
Jonathan Kellerman is an American psychologist, and Edgar Award winning author of numerous bestselling suspense novels.
Joseph Kanon
Joseph Kanon (born 1946) is an American author, best known for thriller and spy novels set in the period immediately after World War II.
Joseph Kanon (born 1946) is an American author, best known for thriller and spy novels set in the period immediately after World War II.
Joseph Stein
Joseph Stein was an American playwright best known for writing the books for such musicals as Fiddler on the Roof and Zorba.
Joseph Stein was an American playwright best known for writing the books for such musicals as Fiddler on the Roof and Zorba.
Joyce Johnson
Joyce Johnson (born 1935) is an American author of fiction and nonfiction who won a National Book Critics Circle Award for her memoir Minor Characters about her relationship with Jack Kerouac.
Joyce Johnson (born 1935) is an American author of fiction and nonfiction who won a National Book Critics Circle Award for her memoir Minor Characters about her relationship with Jack Kerouac.
Joyce Wadler
Joyce Judith Wadler (born January 2, 1948) is a journalist and reporter for The New York Times, as well as a writer and humorist.
Joyce Judith Wadler (born January 2, 1948) is a journalist and reporter for The New York Times, as well as a writer and humorist.
Judith Merril
Judith Josephine Grossman, who took the pen-name Judith Merril about 1945, was an American and then Canadian science fiction writer, editor and political activist.
Judith Josephine Grossman, who took the pen-name Judith Merril about 1945, was an American and then Canadian science fiction writer, editor and political activist.
Judith Miller (journalist)
Judith Miller (born January 2, 1948) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist, formerly of the New York Times Washington bureau.
Judith Miller (born January 2, 1948) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist, formerly of the New York Times Washington bureau.
Judith Rossner
Judith Perelman Rossner (March 31, 1935 – August 9, 2005) was an American novelist, best known for her 1975 novel Looking for Mr. Goodbar, which was inspired by the murder of Roseann Q...
Judith Perelman Rossner (March 31, 1935 – August 9, 2005) was an American novelist, best known for her 1975 novel Looking for Mr. Goodbar, which was inspired by the murder of Roseann Q...
Judy Crichton
Judith Feiner was an American television news and documentary producer.
Judith Feiner was an American television news and documentary producer.
Jules Dubois
Jules Dubois (31 March 1910, New York City - 15 August 1966, Bogotá) was a Latin America correspondent for the Chicago Tribune (1947 - 1966) and chairman of the Inter-American Press Associat...
Jules Dubois (31 March 1910, New York City - 15 August 1966, Bogotá) was a Latin America correspondent for the Chicago Tribune (1947 - 1966) and chairman of the Inter-American Press Associat...
Julie Zeilinger
Julie Zeilinger is an American blogger and feminist writer, known for having founded the feminist blog The F Bomb in 2009.
Julie Zeilinger is an American blogger and feminist writer, known for having founded the feminist blog The F Bomb in 2009.
K'wan Foye
K'wan Foye is an American author of urban fiction.
K'wan Foye is an American author of urban fiction.
Kate Swift
Kate Swift was a feminist American writer and editor who, along with her lover Casey Miller, wrote influential books and articles decrying sexism in the English language and suggesting how Engl...
Kate Swift was a feminist American writer and editor who, along with her lover Casey Miller, wrote influential books and articles decrying sexism in the English language and suggesting how Engl...
Kathryn Morrison (legislator)
Kathryn Morrison (May 22, 1942) is an American educator and Democratic Party politician who was the first woman to be elected to serve in the Wisconsin Senate.
Kathryn Morrison (May 22, 1942) is an American educator and Democratic Party politician who was the first woman to be elected to serve in the Wisconsin Senate.
Kenneth Bernard
Kent Bernard (born 27 May 1942) was a Trinidadian athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres.
Kent Bernard (born 27 May 1942) was a Trinidadian athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres.
Kenward Elmslie
Kenward Gray Elmslie (born April 27, 1929) is an American writer, performer, editor and publisher associated with the so-called New York School of poetry.
Kenward Gray Elmslie (born April 27, 1929) is an American writer, performer, editor and publisher associated with the so-called New York School of poetry.
Knox Burger
Knox Breckenridge Burger (November 1, 1922–January 4, 2010) was an editor, writer, and literary agent who lived in New York City.
Knox Breckenridge Burger (November 1, 1922–January 4, 2010) was an editor, writer, and literary agent who lived in New York City.
L. J. Davis
Lawrence James Davis, better known as L. J. Davis, was an American writer, whose novels focussed on Brooklyn, New York.
Lawrence James Davis, better known as L. J. Davis, was an American writer, whose novels focussed on Brooklyn, New York.
Lanford Wilson
Lanford Wilson was an American playwright who helped to advance the Off-Off-Broadway theater movement.
Lanford Wilson was an American playwright who helped to advance the Off-Off-Broadway theater movement.
Laura Chapman Hruska
Laura Chapman Hruska (October 14, 1935 – January 9, 2010) was an American lawyer, novelist, and co-founder and editor in chief of the Soho Press.
Laura Chapman Hruska (October 14, 1935 – January 9, 2010) was an American lawyer, novelist, and co-founder and editor in chief of the Soho Press.
Laura Day
Laura Day, (born March 22, 1959) is the author of several self-help books, focusing on intuition.
Laura Day, (born March 22, 1959) is the author of several self-help books, focusing on intuition.
Laurie Colwin
Laurie Colwin (June 14, 1944 – October 24, 1992) was an American author.
Laurie Colwin (June 14, 1944 – October 24, 1992) was an American author.
Lawrence Joseph
Lawrence Joseph (b. 1948 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American poet, writer, essayist, critic, lawyer, and professor of law.
Lawrence Joseph (b. 1948 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American poet, writer, essayist, critic, lawyer, and professor of law.
Lee Siegel (cultural critic)
Lee Siegel is a New York writer and cultural critic who has written for Harper's, The Nation, The New Republic, The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, The New York T...
Lee Siegel is a New York writer and cultural critic who has written for Harper's, The Nation, The New Republic, The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, The New York T...
Lena Dunham
Lena Dunham is an American filmmaker and actress.
Lena Dunham is an American filmmaker and actress.
Leo Steinberg
Leo Steinberg (July 9, 1920 – March 13, 2011) was an American art critic and art historian and a naturalized citizen of the U.S.
Leo Steinberg (July 9, 1920 – March 13, 2011) was an American art critic and art historian and a naturalized citizen of the U.S.
Leona Rostenberg
Leona Rostenberg (December 28, 1908- March 17, 2005) was an American historian and rare books dealer born in New York, New York.
Leona Rostenberg (December 28, 1908- March 17, 2005) was an American historian and rare books dealer born in New York, New York.
Leroy F. Aarons
Leroy "Roy" F. Aarons was an American journalist, editor, author, playwright, founder of the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association, and founding member of the Robert C. Maynard Instit...
Leroy "Roy" F. Aarons was an American journalist, editor, author, playwright, founder of the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association, and founding member of the Robert C. Maynard Instit...
Leslie Cagan
Leslie Cagan (born 1947) is an American activist, writer, and socialist organizer involved with the peace and social justice movements.
Leslie Cagan (born 1947) is an American activist, writer, and socialist organizer involved with the peace and social justice movements.
Lexa Roséan
Lexa Roséan, is an American Wiccan high priestess and an initiated neo-Gardnerian Minoan witch, dancer and writer.
Lexa Roséan, is an American Wiccan high priestess and an initiated neo-Gardnerian Minoan witch, dancer and writer.
Lillian Hellman
Lillian Florence "Lilly" Hellman was an American author of plays, screenplays, and memoirs and throughout her life, was linked with many left-wing political causes.
Lillian Florence "Lilly" Hellman was an American author of plays, screenplays, and memoirs and throughout her life, was linked with many left-wing political causes.
Linda Yellen
Linda Yellen is an American director, producer and writer of film and television.
Linda Yellen is an American director, producer and writer of film and television.
Lloyd Ultan (historian)
Lloyd Ultan (born 1938) is a historian, author and professor.
Lloyd Ultan (born 1938) is a historian, author and professor.
Lore Segal
Lore Segal (born March 9, 1928), née Lore Groszmann, is an American novelist, translator, teacher, and author of children’s books.
Lore Segal (born March 9, 1928), née Lore Groszmann, is an American novelist, translator, teacher, and author of children’s books.
Lorenzo Carcaterra
Lorenzo Carcaterra (born on October 16, 1954, in Hell's Kitchen, New York) is an American writer.
Lorenzo Carcaterra (born on October 16, 1954, in Hell's Kitchen, New York) is an American writer.
Louise Fitzhugh
Louise Fitzhugh (October 5, 1928 - November 19, 1974) was an American author and illustrator of young adult and children's literature.
Louise Fitzhugh (October 5, 1928 - November 19, 1974) was an American author and illustrator of young adult and children's literature.
Lucinda Franks
Lucinda Franks is a former staff writer for The New York Times, and she has written for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, and The Atlantic.
Lucinda Franks is a former staff writer for The New York Times, and she has written for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, and The Atlantic.
Lucy Dawidowicz
Lucy Schildkret Dawidowicz was an American historian and an author of books on modern Jewish history, in particular books on the Holocaust.
Lucy Schildkret Dawidowicz was an American historian and an author of books on modern Jewish history, in particular books on the Holocaust.
Madeleine B. Stern
Madeleine Bettina Stern (July 1, 1912-August 18, 2007), born in New York, New York, was an American historian and rare books dealer and noted Louisa May Alcott scholar.
Madeleine Bettina Stern (July 1, 1912-August 18, 2007), born in New York, New York, was an American historian and rare books dealer and noted Louisa May Alcott scholar.
Madeleine L'Engle
Madeleine L'Engle (November 29, 1918 – September 6, 2007) was an American writer best known for her young-adult fiction, particularly the Newbery Medal-winning A Wrinkle in Time and its sequ...
Madeleine L'Engle (November 29, 1918 – September 6, 2007) was an American writer best known for her young-adult fiction, particularly the Newbery Medal-winning A Wrinkle in Time and its sequ...
Maitland McDonagh
Maitland McDonagh is an American film critic and the author of several books about cinema.
Maitland McDonagh is an American film critic and the author of several books about cinema.
Manning Marable
William Manning Marable was an American professor of public affairs, history and African-American Studies at Columbia University.
William Manning Marable was an American professor of public affairs, history and African-American Studies at Columbia University.
Manohla Dargis
Manohla Dargis is a chief film critic for The New York Times, along with A.O. Scott.
Manohla Dargis is a chief film critic for The New York Times, along with A.O. Scott.
Manuel Komroff
Manuel Komroff was an American playwright, screenwriter, novelist, editor and translator.
Manuel Komroff was an American playwright, screenwriter, novelist, editor and translator.
Margaret Wise Brown
Margaret Wise Brown was a prolific American author of children's literature, including the books Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny, both illustrated by Clement Hurd.
Margaret Wise Brown was a prolific American author of children's literature, including the books Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny, both illustrated by Clement Hurd.
Margaretta Faugères
Margaretta Bleecker Faugères (October 11, 1771â–âJanuary 9, 1801) was the daughter of Ann Eliza Bleecker.
Margaretta Bleecker Faugères (October 11, 1771â–âJanuary 9, 1801) was the daughter of Ann Eliza Bleecker.
Marie Killilea
Marie Lyons Killilea is the mother of Karen Killilea and an American author, activist, and lobbyist for the rights of people with cerebral palsy.
Marie Lyons Killilea is the mother of Karen Killilea and an American author, activist, and lobbyist for the rights of people with cerebral palsy.
Marilyn French
Marilyn French was an American author.
Marilyn French was an American author.
Marjorie Kellogg
Marjorie Kellogg (July 17, 1922 - December 19, 2005) was an American author born in Santa Barbara, California.
Marjorie Kellogg (July 17, 1922 - December 19, 2005) was an American author born in Santa Barbara, California.
Mark Hellinger
Mark Hellinger (March 21, 1903 - December 21, 1947) was an American journalist, theatre columnist, and film producer.
Mark Hellinger (March 21, 1903 - December 21, 1947) was an American journalist, theatre columnist, and film producer.
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 Mapes Dodge
Mary Mapes Dodge was an American children's writer and editor, best known for her novel Hans Brinker.
Mary Mapes Dodge was an American children's writer and editor, best known for her novel Hans Brinker.
Mary McFadden
Mary Josephine McFadden (born October 1, 1938, New York City) is an American fashion designer and writer.
Mary Josephine McFadden (born October 1, 1938, New York City) is an American fashion designer and writer.
Meyer Berger
Meyer "Mike" Berger was a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and columnist for The New York Times.
Meyer "Mike" Berger was a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and columnist for The New York Times.
Michael Bloomberg
Michael Rubens Bloomberg is an American businessman and politician who is currently Mayor of New York City.
Michael Rubens Bloomberg is an American businessman and politician who is currently Mayor of New York City.
Michael Dahlie
Michael Dahlie is an American novelist.
Michael Dahlie is an American novelist.
Michael Gross (writer)
Michael Gross (born 1952 in New York City), is an author, journalist and editor.
Michael Gross (born 1952 in New York City), is an author, journalist and editor.
Michael Hickins
Michael Hickins is an American fiction writer, journalist, and news editor.
Michael Hickins is an American fiction writer, journalist, and news editor.
Michael Palmer (poet)
Michael Palmer is an American poet and translator.
Michael Palmer is an American poet and translator.
Michael Stefano (trainer)
Michael Stefano is a certified personal trainer, a captain with the New York City Fire Department, and the author of The Firefighter's Workout Book.
Michael Stefano is a certified personal trainer, a captain with the New York City Fire Department, and the author of The Firefighter's Workout Book.
Michael Whitney Straight
Michael Whitney Straight, (September 1, 1916 – January 4, 2004) was an American magazine publisher, novelist, patron of the arts, a member of the prominent Whitney family, and a confessed spy fo...
Michael Whitney Straight, (September 1, 1916 – January 4, 2004) was an American magazine publisher, novelist, patron of the arts, a member of the prominent Whitney family, and a confessed spy fo...
Mike Daisey
Mike Daisey is an American monologist, author, and actor best known for his full-length extemporaneous monologues about Nikola Tesla, L. Ron Hubbard, Steve Jobs and Apple's supply chain in China...
Mike Daisey is an American monologist, author, and actor best known for his full-length extemporaneous monologues about Nikola Tesla, L. Ron Hubbard, Steve Jobs and Apple's supply chain in China...
Mike Gold
Michael "Mike" Gold (April 12, 1894 – May 14, 1967) is the pen-name of Jewish American writer Itzok Isaac Granich.
Michael "Mike" Gold (April 12, 1894 – May 14, 1967) is the pen-name of Jewish American writer Itzok Isaac Granich.
Mo Beasley
Mo Beasley (born June 7, 1967) is an award-winning American performance poet, educator, author, and public speaker.
Mo Beasley (born June 7, 1967) is an award-winning American performance poet, educator, author, and public speaker.
Montrose Jonas Moses
Montrose Jonas Moses (September 2, 1878 – March 29, 1934) was an American author, born in New York, where he graduated from the City College in 1899.
Montrose Jonas Moses (September 2, 1878 – March 29, 1934) was an American author, born in New York, where he graduated from the City College in 1899.
Moss Hart
Moss Hart was an American playwright and theatre director, best known for his interpretations of musical theater on Broadway.
Moss Hart was an American playwright and theatre director, best known for his interpretations of musical theater on Broadway.
Mother Mary Alphonsa
Rose Hawthorne Lathrop (May 20, 1851 – July 9, 1926) was an American Roman Catholic religious sister and social worker.
Rose Hawthorne Lathrop (May 20, 1851 – July 9, 1926) was an American Roman Catholic religious sister and social worker.
muMs da Schemer
muMs da Schemer (b. Craig Grant in New York City in 1968) is a poet and actor best known for his role as Arnold "Poet" Jackson on the HBO series Oz.
muMs da Schemer (b. Craig Grant in New York City in 1968) is a poet and actor best known for his role as Arnold "Poet" Jackson on the HBO series Oz.
Nahma Sandrow
Nahma Sandrow is a scholar of theater and cultural history, and author of the books Vagabond Stars: A World History of Yiddish Theater, God, Man, and Devil: Yiddish Plays in Translation...
Nahma Sandrow is a scholar of theater and cultural history, and author of the books Vagabond Stars: A World History of Yiddish Theater, God, Man, and Devil: Yiddish Plays in Translation...
Nate Dickinson
Nathaniel "Nate" Rogers Dickinson (born January 14, 1932) is an American wildlife biologist, and author of Common Sense Wildlife Management: Discourses on Personal Experiences was published in 1...
Nathaniel "Nate" Rogers Dickinson (born January 14, 1932) is an American wildlife biologist, and author of Common Sense Wildlife Management: Discourses on Personal Experiences was published in 1...
Nathan Haskell Dole
Nathan Haskell Dole (1852–1935) was an American editor, translator, and author.
Nathan Haskell Dole (1852–1935) was an American editor, translator, and author.
Nella Larsen
Nellallitea 'Nella' Larsen (born Nellie Walker (April 13, 1891 – March 30, 1964), was an American novelist of the Harlem Renaissance.
Nellallitea 'Nella' Larsen (born Nellie Walker (April 13, 1891 – March 30, 1964), was an American novelist of the Harlem Renaissance.
Nicholas Roosevelt (diplomat)
Nicholas Roosevelt (June 12, 1893 – February 1982) was an American diplomat and journalist.
Nicholas Roosevelt (June 12, 1893 – February 1982) was an American diplomat and journalist.
Noah Lukeman
Noah Lukeman is an American literary agent, actor, script-writer and author of works about writing and literature.
Noah Lukeman is an American literary agent, actor, script-writer and author of works about writing and literature.
Nonny Hogrogian
Nonny Hogrogian (born May 7, 1932) is an American author and illustrator.
Nonny Hogrogian (born May 7, 1932) is an American author and illustrator.
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.
Norris Church Mailer
Norris Church Mailer was the widow of American novelist, Norman Mailer, and author of the memoir, A Ticket to the Circus, and of several novels.
Norris Church Mailer was the widow of American novelist, Norman Mailer, and author of the memoir, A Ticket to the Circus, and of several novels.
Oliver La Farge
Oliver Hazard Perry La Farge (December 19, 1901 - August 2, 1963) was an American writer and anthropologist, best known for his 1930 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Laughing Boy.
Oliver Hazard Perry La Farge (December 19, 1901 - August 2, 1963) was an American writer and anthropologist, best known for his 1930 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Laughing Boy.
Owen Dodson
Owen Vincent Dodson (November 28, 1914 – June 21, 1983) was an American poet, novelist, and playwright.
Owen Vincent Dodson (November 28, 1914 – June 21, 1983) was an American poet, novelist, and playwright.
Owen Johnson
Owen McMahon Johnson (August 27, 1878 - January 27, 1952) was an American writer best remembered for his stories and novels cataloguing the educational and personal growth of the fictional chara...
Owen McMahon Johnson (August 27, 1878 - January 27, 1952) was an American writer best remembered for his stories and novels cataloguing the educational and personal growth of the fictional chara...
Patrick Breen
Joseph Patrick Breen is an American actor.
Joseph Patrick Breen is an American actor.
Paul Coates
Paul V. Coates (March 10, 1921–November 16, 1968) was an American print and television journalist.
Paul V. Coates (March 10, 1921–November 16, 1968) was an American print and television journalist.
Paul Gallico
Paul William Gallico (July 26, 1897 – July 15, 1976) was a successful American novelist, short story and sports writer.
Paul William Gallico (July 26, 1897 – July 15, 1976) was a successful American novelist, short story and sports writer.
Paul Kolton
Paul Kolton (June 1, 1923 – October 27, 2010) was an American reporter, mystery writer and public relations executive who worked for the New York Stock Exchange and became president and th...
Paul Kolton (June 1, 1923 – October 27, 2010) was an American reporter, mystery writer and public relations executive who worked for the New York Stock Exchange and became president and th...
Paul Rebhan
Paul Rebhan (also known as Reb Han ) is an author, musician, and artist living in New York City.
Paul Rebhan (also known as Reb Han ) is an author, musician, and artist living in New York City.
Paul Sweezy
Paul Marlor Sweezy (19102004) was a Marxian economist, political activist, publisher, and founding editor of the long-running magazine Monthly Review.
Paul Marlor Sweezy (19102004) was a Marxian economist, political activist, publisher, and founding editor of the long-running magazine Monthly Review.
Paul Zindel
Paul Zindel Jr. (15 May 1936 – 27 March 2003) was an American playwright, author, and educator.
Paul Zindel Jr. (15 May 1936 – 27 March 2003) was an American playwright, author, and educator.
Paula Fox
Paula Fox (born April 22, 1923) is an American author of novels for adults and children and two memoirs.
Paula Fox (born April 22, 1923) is an American author of novels for adults and children and two memoirs.
Perry Moore
William Perry Moore IV (November 4, 1971 – February 17, 2011), also known as Perry Moore, was an American author, screenwriter, and film director.
William Perry Moore IV (November 4, 1971 – February 17, 2011), also known as Perry Moore, was an American author, screenwriter, and film director.
Peter Brimelow
Peter Brimelow is a British American financial journalist, author, and founder of VDARE. Brimelow has been the editor of many publications, including Forbes, the Financial Post, and Na...
Peter Brimelow is a British American financial journalist, author, and founder of VDARE. Brimelow has been the editor of many publications, including Forbes, the Financial Post, and Na...
Peter Hyams
Peter Hyams is an American screenwriter, director and cinematographer, probably best known for directing the 1981 science fiction thriller Outland, action/comedy Running Scared, 2010...
Peter Hyams is an American screenwriter, director and cinematographer, probably best known for directing the 1981 science fiction thriller Outland, action/comedy Running Scared, 2010...
Peter Knobler
Peter Knobler (born 1946) is an American writer living in New York City.
Peter Knobler (born 1946) is an American writer living in New York City.
Peter Matthiessen
Peter Matthiessen is a three-time National Book Award-winning American novelist and non-fiction writer, as well as an environmental activist.
Peter Matthiessen is a three-time National Book Award-winning American novelist and non-fiction writer, as well as an environmental activist.
Peter Seaton
Peter Seaton (December 16, 1942 – May 18, 2010) was a U.S. poet associated with the first wave of Language poetry in the 1970s.
Peter Seaton (December 16, 1942 – May 18, 2010) was a U.S. poet associated with the first wave of Language poetry in the 1970s.
Philip Carlo
Philip Carlo (April 18, 1949 - November 8, 2010) was a journalist and best selling biographer of Thomas Pitera, Richard Kuklinski, Anthony Casso, and Richard Ramirez.
Philip Carlo (April 18, 1949 - November 8, 2010) was a journalist and best selling biographer of Thomas Pitera, Richard Kuklinski, Anthony Casso, and Richard Ramirez.
Philip Dunne (writer)
Philip Dunne was a Hollywood screenwriter, film director and producer, who worked prolifically from 1932 until 1965.
Philip Dunne was a Hollywood screenwriter, film director and producer, who worked prolifically from 1932 until 1965.
Philip Freneau
Philip Morin Freneau was an American poet, nationalist, polemicist, sea captain and newspaper editor sometimes called the "Poet of the American Revolution".
Philip Morin Freneau was an American poet, nationalist, polemicist, sea captain and newspaper editor sometimes called the "Poet of the American Revolution".
Philip Joseph Furlong
Philip J. Furlong (September 8, 1892 – April 13, 1989) was a Catholic bishop, serving as Auxiliary Bishop of the United States Military Vicariate from 1956 to 1971.
Philip J. Furlong (September 8, 1892 – April 13, 1989) was a Catholic bishop, serving as Auxiliary Bishop of the United States Military Vicariate from 1956 to 1971.
Philip Mayer Kaiser
Philip Mayer Kaiser was a United States diplomat.
Philip Mayer Kaiser was a United States diplomat.
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...
Phoebe Ephron
Phoebe Ephron was a playwright and screenwriter who often worked with her husband, Henry Ephron.
Phoebe Ephron was a playwright and screenwriter who often worked with her husband, Henry Ephron.
Priscilla Buckley
Priscilla Langford Buckley (October 17, 1921 – March 25, 2012) was an American author who is known for having been the managing editor of National Review magazine and a sister of its f...
Priscilla Langford Buckley (October 17, 1921 – March 25, 2012) was an American author who is known for having been the managing editor of National Review magazine and a sister of its f...
Rachel Field
Rachel Lyman Field (September 19, 1894 New York City – March 15, 1942 Los Angeles, California) was an American novelist, poet, and author of children's fiction.
Rachel Lyman Field (September 19, 1894 New York City – March 15, 1942 Los Angeles, California) was an American novelist, poet, and author of children's fiction.
Ralph Borsodi
Ralph Borsodi (1886 – October 26, 1977) was an agrarian theorist and practical experimenter interested in ways of living useful to the modern family desiring greater self-reliance (especially so...
Ralph Borsodi (1886 – October 26, 1977) was an agrarian theorist and practical experimenter interested in ways of living useful to the modern family desiring greater self-reliance (especially so...
Raphael Blau
Raphael David Blau was an American screenwriter who co-wrote the story for Bedtime for Bonzo, among other film productions.
Raphael David Blau was an American screenwriter who co-wrote the story for Bedtime for Bonzo, among other film productions.
Rebecca Stead
Rebecca Stead (b. January 16, 1968, in New York, New York) is an American author who writes books for children and young adults.
Rebecca Stead (b. January 16, 1968, in New York, New York) is an American author who writes books for children and young adults.
Rebecca Wolff
Rebecca Wolff (born 1967 New York City) is a poet, fiction writer, and the editor and creator of both Fence Magazine and Fence Books.
Rebecca Wolff (born 1967 New York City) is a poet, fiction writer, and the editor and creator of both Fence Magazine and Fence Books.
Rhoda Truax
Rhoda Truax Silberman (October 28, 1901 - June 29, 2000) was an American author.
Rhoda Truax Silberman (October 28, 1901 - June 29, 2000) was an American author.
Ric Burns
Ric Burns (born 1955) is an American documentary filmmaker and writer.
Ric Burns (born 1955) is an American documentary filmmaker and writer.
Richard Erdoes
Richard Erdoes was an Austrian-born American author, journalist, editor and illustrator.
Richard Erdoes was an Austrian-born American author, journalist, editor and illustrator.
Richard Fariña
Richard George Fariña (March 8, 1937 – April 30, 1966) was an American writer and folksinger.
Richard George Fariña (March 8, 1937 – April 30, 1966) was an American writer and folksinger.
Richard Holbrooke
Richard Charles Albert Holbrooke (April 24, 1941 December 13, 2010) was an American diplomat, magazine editor, author, professor, Peace Corps official, and investment banker.
Richard Charles Albert Holbrooke (April 24, 1941 December 13, 2010) was an American diplomat, magazine editor, author, professor, Peace Corps official, and investment banker.
Richard Kirshenbaum
Richard Kirshenbaum is an advertising executive, author and entrepreneur in New York City.
Richard Kirshenbaum is an advertising executive, author and entrepreneur in New York City.
Richard Marek
Richard Marek is an American writer, editor, and publisher who is most famous for his novel Works of Genius that explores the odd relationships between authors and publishers in the publishi...
Richard Marek is an American writer, editor, and publisher who is most famous for his novel Works of Genius that explores the odd relationships between authors and publishers in the publishi...
Robert Ayres Barnet
Robert Ayres Barnet or R. A. Barnet was an American musical theatre lyricist in New York City and Boston, Massachusetts, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Robert Ayres Barnet or R. A. Barnet was an American musical theatre lyricist in New York City and Boston, Massachusetts, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Robert Boris
Robert Boris (October 12, 1945) is an award-winning American screenwriter, film producer and film director.
Robert Boris (October 12, 1945) is an award-winning American screenwriter, film producer and film director.
Robert Caro
Robert Allan Caro (born October 30, 1935) is an American journalist and author known for his celebrated biographies of United States political figures Robert Moses and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Robert Allan Caro (born October 30, 1935) is an American journalist and author known for his celebrated biographies of United States political figures Robert Moses and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Robert Daley
Robert Daley, is an American novelist.
Robert Daley, is an American novelist.
Robert Farrar Capon
Robert Farrar Capon is an American Episcopal priest and author.
Robert Farrar Capon is an American Episcopal priest and author.
Robert Katz
Robert Katz was an American novelist, screenwriter, and non-fiction author.
Robert Katz was an American novelist, screenwriter, and non-fiction author.
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 Leuci
Robert Leuci is a former New York City Police Detective known for his work exposing corruption in the police department and the criminal justice system.
Robert Leuci is a former New York City Police Detective known for his work exposing corruption in the police department and the criminal justice system.
Robert Littell (author)
Robert Littell (born January 8, 1935) is an American novelist and journalist residing part of the time in France.
Robert Littell (born January 8, 1935) is an American novelist and journalist residing part of the time in France.
Robert Ludlum
Robert Ludlum (May 25, 1927 – March 12, 2001) was an American author of 25 thriller novels.
Robert Ludlum (May 25, 1927 – March 12, 2001) was an American author of 25 thriller novels.
Robert Mark Kamen
Robert Mark Kamen is a screenwriter who has been writing for major motion pictures for over twenty-five years.
Robert Mark Kamen is a screenwriter who has been writing for major motion pictures for over twenty-five years.
Rona Jaffe
Rona Jaffe (June 12, 1931 – December 30, 2005) was a popular American novelist, publishing numerous works from 1958-2003.
Rona Jaffe (June 12, 1931 – December 30, 2005) was a popular American novelist, publishing numerous works from 1958-2003.
Rory Kennedy
Rory Elizabeth Katherine Kennedy (born December 12, 1968) is an American documentary filmmaker and producer.
Rory Elizabeth Katherine Kennedy (born December 12, 1968) is an American documentary filmmaker and producer.
Rose Hawthorne Lathrop
Rose Hawthorne Lathrop was an American Roman Catholic religious sister and social worker.
Rose Hawthorne Lathrop was an American Roman Catholic religious sister and social worker.
Roy Neuberger
Roy Rothschild Neuberger was an American financier who contributed money to raise public awareness of modern art through his acquisition of pieces he deemed worthy.
Roy Rothschild Neuberger was an American financier who contributed money to raise public awareness of modern art through his acquisition of pieces he deemed worthy.
Rudy Giuliani
Rudolph William Louis "Rudy" Giuliani is an American lawyer, businessman, and politician from New York.
Rudolph William Louis "Rudy" Giuliani is an American lawyer, businessman, and politician from New York.
Ruth Fainlight
Ruth Fainlight (born May 2, 1931, New York City), is a poet, short story writer, translator and librettist.
Ruth Fainlight (born May 2, 1931, New York City), is a poet, short story writer, translator and librettist.
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...
Ruth McEnery Stuart
American author Ruth McEnery Stuart, (1849-1917) was born Mary Routh McEnery Stuart, child of James and Mary Routh (Stirling) McEnery in Marksville, Louisiana.
American author Ruth McEnery Stuart, (1849-1917) was born Mary Routh McEnery Stuart, child of James and Mary Routh (Stirling) McEnery in Marksville, Louisiana.
S. J. Perelman
Sidney Joseph Perelman, almost always known as S. J. Perelman, was an American humorist, author, and screenwriter.
Sidney Joseph Perelman, almost always known as S. J. Perelman, was an American humorist, author, and screenwriter.
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.
Samuel Marx
Samuel Marx (January 26, 1902, New York City - March 2, 1992, Los Angeles, California) was an American film producer, screenwriter and book author.
Samuel Marx (January 26, 1902, New York City - March 2, 1992, Los Angeles, California) was an American film producer, screenwriter and book author.
Samuel Menashe
Samuel Menashe (September 16, 1925 – August 22, 2011) was an American poet.
Samuel Menashe (September 16, 1925 – August 22, 2011) was an American poet.
Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
Sandy Eisenberg Sasso is the first woman to have been ordained a rabbi in the Reconstructionist movement of Judaism.
Sandy Eisenberg Sasso is the first woman to have been ordained a rabbi in the Reconstructionist movement of Judaism.
Sanford Friedman
Sanford Friedman (June 11, 1928 – April 20, 2010) was an American novelist.
Sanford Friedman (June 11, 1928 – April 20, 2010) was an American novelist.
Sara Moulton
Sara Moulton (born February 19, 1952) is an American chef, cookbook author and television personality.
Sara Moulton (born February 19, 1952) is an American chef, cookbook author and television personality.
Satsvarupa dasa Goswami
Satsvarupa das Goswami (IAST ', Devanagari: सत्स्वरूप दास गोस्वामी) (born Stephen Guarino on December 6, 1939) is a senior disciple of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, who founded...
Satsvarupa das Goswami (IAST ', Devanagari: सत्स्वरूप दास गोस्वामी) (born Stephen Guarino on December 6, 1939) is a senior disciple of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, who founded...
Savannah Dooley
Savannah Dooley (born August 31, 1985) is an American screenwriter and television producer, best known as the co-creator of the television series Huge.
Savannah Dooley (born August 31, 1985) is an American screenwriter and television producer, best known as the co-creator of the television series Huge.
Sharon Salzberg
Sharon Salzberg is a New York Times Best selling author and influential teacher of Buddhist meditation practices in the West.
Sharon Salzberg is a New York Times Best selling author and influential teacher of Buddhist meditation practices in the West.
Shearjashub Spooner
Shearjashub Spooner (December 3, 1809 in Brandon, Vermont – March 14, 1859 in Plainfield, New Jersey) was an American physician and writer.
Shearjashub Spooner (December 3, 1809 in Brandon, Vermont – March 14, 1859 in Plainfield, New Jersey) was an American physician and writer.
Sid Fleischman
Albert Sidney Fleischman (March 16, 1920 – March 17, 2010), pen name Sid Fleischman, was a Newbery Medal-winning author of children's books, screenplays, novels for adults, and books...
Albert Sidney Fleischman (March 16, 1920 – March 17, 2010), pen name Sid Fleischman, was a Newbery Medal-winning author of children's books, screenplays, novels for adults, and books...
Sidney Kingsley
Sidney Kingsley (22 October 1906 - 20 March 1995) was an American dramatist.
Sidney Kingsley (22 October 1906 - 20 March 1995) was an American dramatist.
Sigrid de Lima
Sigrid de Lima (1921–1999) was an American novelist.
Sigrid de Lima (1921–1999) was an American novelist.
Sigrid Nunez
Sigrid Nunez (born 1951) is an American writer.
Sigrid Nunez (born 1951) is an American writer.
Siri von Reis
Siri Sylvia Patricia von Reis is an American botanist, author and poet.
Siri Sylvia Patricia von Reis is an American botanist, author and poet.
Sol Bloom
Sol Bloom was an entertainment and popular music entrepreneur who billed himself as "Sol Bloom, the Music Man" and served for many years in the United States House of Representatives.
Sol Bloom was an entertainment and popular music entrepreneur who billed himself as "Sol Bloom, the Music Man" and served for many years in the United States House of Representatives.
Stanley Elkin
Stanley Lawrence Elkin was a Jewish American novelist, short story writer, and essayist.
Stanley Lawrence Elkin was a Jewish American novelist, short story writer, and essayist.
Stanley Ellin
Stanley Bernard Ellin (October 6, 1916 – July 31, 1986) was an American mystery writer.
Stanley Bernard Ellin (October 6, 1916 – July 31, 1986) was an American mystery writer.
Stanley Siegel
Stanley Siegel, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, author, lecturer, and former Director of Education and Senior Faculty member of New York's renowned Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy.
Stanley Siegel, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, author, lecturer, and former Director of Education and Senior Faculty member of New York's renowned Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy.
Stephanie Doyon
Stephanie Doyon (born Maine) is a critically acclaimed American novelist best known for her award winning novel, The Greatest Man in Cedar Hole.
Stephanie Doyon (born Maine) is a critically acclaimed American novelist best known for her award winning novel, The Greatest Man in Cedar Hole.
Steven Rea
Steven Rea (also known as Steven X. Rea) is an American journalist, film critic, poet, and writer.
Steven Rea (also known as Steven X. Rea) is an American journalist, film critic, poet, and writer.
Stuart Ostrow
Stuart Ostrow (born circa 1932) is an American theatrical producer and director, professor, and author.
Stuart Ostrow (born circa 1932) is an American theatrical producer and director, professor, and author.
Sue Kaufman
Sue Kaufman (August 7, 1926 – June 25, 1977) is an American author best known for the novel Diary of a Mad Housewife.
Sue Kaufman (August 7, 1926 – June 25, 1977) is an American author best known for the novel Diary of a Mad Housewife.
Susan Chira
Susan Deborah Chira (born in New York City) is an American journalist.
Susan Deborah Chira (born in New York City) is an American journalist.
Susan Fromberg Schaeffer
Susan Fromberg Schaeffer (March 25, 1940 – August 26, 2011) was a noted novelist and poet who was a Professor of English at Brooklyn College for over thirty years.
Susan Fromberg Schaeffer (March 25, 1940 – August 26, 2011) was a noted novelist and poet who was a Professor of English at Brooklyn College for over thirty years.
Suze Rotolo
Susan Elizabeth Rotolo, known as Suze Rotolo, was an American artist, but is perhaps best known as Bob Dylan's girlfriend between 1961 and 1964 and a strong influence on his music.
Susan Elizabeth Rotolo, known as Suze Rotolo, was an American artist, but is perhaps best known as Bob Dylan's girlfriend between 1961 and 1964 and a strong influence on his music.
Sydney Biddle Barrows
Sydney Biddle Barrows is an American businesswoman who became known as an escort-service owner while using the stage name Sheila Devin and later became known as the "Mayflower Madam".
Sydney Biddle Barrows is an American businesswoman who became known as an escort-service owner while using the stage name Sheila Devin and later became known as the "Mayflower Madam".
Ted Jessup
Ted Jessup (born August 23, 1960) is an American television writer, producer, and performer.
Ted Jessup (born August 23, 1960) is an American television writer, producer, and performer.
Ted Sorensen
Theodore Chaikin "Ted" Sorensen was an American presidential advisor, lawyer and writer, best known as President John F. Kennedy’s special counsel, adviser and legendary speechwriter.
Theodore Chaikin "Ted" Sorensen was an American presidential advisor, lawyer and writer, best known as President John F. Kennedy’s special counsel, adviser and legendary speechwriter.
Theodore Hagen
Theodore Hagen German: Theodor Hagen
15 April 1823 Hamburg, Germany - 27 December 1871 New York City was a writer on musical topics in Germany and the United States.
Theodore Hagen German: Theodor Hagen
15 April 1823 Hamburg, Germany - 27 December 1871 New York City was a writer on musical topics in Germany and the United States.
Thomas Berger (novelist)
Thomas Louis Berger is an American novelist.
Thomas Louis Berger is an American novelist.
Thomas Molnar
Molnár Tamás, Thomas Molnar or Molnar, Thomas Steven (July 26, 1921, Budapest, Hungary – July 20, 2010, Richmond, Virginia) was a Catholic philosopher, historian and political theorist.
Molnár Tamás, Thomas Molnar or Molnar, Thomas Steven (July 26, 1921, Budapest, Hungary – July 20, 2010, Richmond, Virginia) was a Catholic philosopher, historian and political theorist.
Ti-Hua Chang
Ti-Hua Chang (born September 6, 1950 in New York City) is an award-winning Chinese American broadcast journalist based in New York.
Ti-Hua Chang (born September 6, 1950 in New York City) is an award-winning Chinese American broadcast journalist based in New York.
Tiffany Thayer
Tiffany Ellsworth Thayer was an American actor, author and founder of the Fortean Society.
Tiffany Ellsworth Thayer was an American actor, author and founder of the Fortean Society.
Tim Holland (backgammon)
Tim Holland (March 3, 1931 – March 10, 2010) was a world-champion backgammon player, highly-compensated teacher of the game, author of three backgammon books and successful gambler who has won m...
Tim Holland (March 3, 1931 – March 10, 2010) was a world-champion backgammon player, highly-compensated teacher of the game, author of three backgammon books and successful gambler who has won m...
Tina Howe
Tina Howe (born November 21, 1937) is an American playwright.
Tina Howe (born November 21, 1937) is an American playwright.
Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis (born Bernard Schwartz; June 3, 1925 – September 29, 2010) was an American film actor whose career spanned six decades, but had his greatest popularity during the 1950s and ear...
Tony Curtis (born Bernard Schwartz; June 3, 1925 – September 29, 2010) was an American film actor whose career spanned six decades, but had his greatest popularity during the 1950s and ear...
Touré
Touré is an American novelist, essayist, music journalist, cultural critic, and television personality based in New York City.
Touré is an American novelist, essayist, music journalist, cultural critic, and television personality based in New York City.
Tuli Kupferberg
Naphtali "Tuli" Kupferberg was an American counterculture poet, author, cartoonist, pacifist anarchist, publisher and co-founder of the band The Fugs.
Naphtali "Tuli" Kupferberg was an American counterculture poet, author, cartoonist, pacifist anarchist, publisher and co-founder of the band The Fugs.
Ursula Merkin
Ursula Merkin was a German-born, American] philanthropist.
Ursula Merkin was a German-born, American] philanthropist.
Victor Niederhoffer
Victor Niederhoffer (born December 10, 1943) is a hedge fund manager, champion squash player, bestselling author and statistician.
Victor Niederhoffer (born December 10, 1943) is a hedge fund manager, champion squash player, bestselling author and statistician.
Victoria Redel
Victoria Redel (born 1959) is an American poet and fiction writer who lives in New York City.
Victoria Redel (born 1959) is an American poet and fiction writer who lives in New York City.
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.
Wendy Doniger
Wendy Doniger is an American Indologist and Mircea Eliade Distinguished Service Professor of the History of Religions at the University of Chicago Divinity School, the Department of South Asian ...
Wendy Doniger is an American Indologist and Mircea Eliade Distinguished Service Professor of the History of Religions at the University of Chicago Divinity School, the Department of South Asian ...
Will Blythe
Will Blythe is a magazine writer and book author living in New York City.
Will Blythe is a magazine writer and book author living in New York City.
William A. Rusher
William A. Rusher (born 19 July 1923 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American lawyer and conservative columnist.
William A. Rusher (born 19 July 1923 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American lawyer and conservative columnist.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
William Frank Buckley, Jr. (November 24, 1925 – February 27, 2008) was an American conservative author and commentator.
William Frank Buckley, Jr. (November 24, 1925 – February 27, 2008) was an American conservative author and commentator.
William Gaddis
William Thomas Gaddis, Jr. was an American novelist.
William Thomas Gaddis, Jr. was an American novelist.
William Goldman
William Goldman (born August 12, 1931) is an American novelist, playwright, and Academy Award-winning screenwriter.
William Goldman (born August 12, 1931) is an American novelist, playwright, and Academy Award-winning screenwriter.
William Kristol
William Kristol is an American neoconservative political analyst and commentator.
William Kristol is an American neoconservative political analyst and commentator.
William Lederer
William Julius Lederer, Jr. (March 31, 1912 – December 5, 2009) was an American author.
William Julius Lederer, Jr. (March 31, 1912 – December 5, 2009) was an American author.
William Lindsay Gresham
William Lindsay Gresham (August 20, 1909–September 14, 1962) was an American novelist and non-fiction author particularly regarded among readers of noir.
William Lindsay Gresham (August 20, 1909–September 14, 1962) was an American novelist and non-fiction author particularly regarded among readers of noir.
William March
William March (September 18, 1893 – May 15, 1954) was an American author and a highly decorated US Marine.
William March (September 18, 1893 – May 15, 1954) was an American author and a highly decorated US Marine.
William Melvin Kelley
William Melvin Kelley (born November 1, 1937), is a prominent African American novelist and short-story writer.
William Melvin Kelley (born November 1, 1937), is a prominent African American novelist and short-story writer.
William Peter Blatty
William Peter Blatty (born January 7, 1928) is an American writer and filmmaker.
William Peter Blatty (born January 7, 1928) is an American writer and filmmaker.
William Rubin
William Stanley Rubin was an American art scholar.
William Stanley Rubin was an American art scholar.
William Spier
William Hannan Spier was an American writer, producer and director for television and radio.
William Hannan Spier was an American writer, producer and director for television and radio.
Winnie Holzman
Winnie Holzman is an American dramatist, screenwriter and poet.
Winnie Holzman is an American dramatist, screenwriter and poet.
Zecharia Sitchin
Zecharia Sitchin (July 11, 1920 – October 9, 2010) was an Azerbaijani-born American author of books promoting an explanation for human origins involving ancient astronauts.
Zecharia Sitchin (July 11, 1920 – October 9, 2010) was an Azerbaijani-born American author of books promoting an explanation for human origins involving ancient astronauts.