Amanda Lindhout

Executive Director of The Global Enrichment Foundation; Captivity Survivor, Inspirational Speaker & Author of "A House in the Sky"

Joyce Maynard

Journalist & Best-Selling Author

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Lesley Hazleton

Author of "The First Muslim," a New Look at the Life of Muhammad

Esmeralda Santiago

Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker; Bestselling Author of Historical & Transcultural Novels and Memoirs

Alexandra Robbins

Journalist & Bestselling Author; Her Books Include "Secrets of the Tomb: Skull and Bones, the Ivy League, and the Hidden Paths of Power"

James Dashner

Author of Many Children's Fantasy Series and Adult Books, Including "The Maze Runner" Series

J.A. Jance

NY Times Best-Selling Murder Mystery Author

Matthew Quick

Bestselling Author Known For "The Silver Linings Playbook"

Lee Child

New York Times Bestselling Author, Best Known for the "Jack Reacher" Series

Laura Snyder

Professor; Science Historian; Philosopher; Author of "The Philosophical Breakfast Club"

Lily Koppel

Bestselling author of "The Astronaut Wives Club"

Jayne Anne Phillips

Bestselling Novelist and Short Story Writer