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R.L. Stine

Author of the Internationally Bestselling Goosebumps Series

R.L. Stine has been writing horror stories and scaring young readers for over thirty years. His bestselling Goosebumps series quickly became a publishing phenomenon and his books came to define horror for a generation of avid young readers. Today, R.L. Stine is often referred to as the “Stephen King of children’s literature.” His hundreds of works have sold more than four hundred million copies, ranking him as one of the country’s best-selling authors. The Guinness Book of World Records also lists Stine as the best-selling children’s writer of all time.

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Alissa Nutting

Author of 'Tampa' and 'Made for Love' | Creative Writing Professor | Speaker on Modern Relationships and Dark Humor

Alissa Nutting is a renowned author and creative writing professor celebrated for her provocative novels "Tampa" and "Made for Love." Her work has earned critical acclaim for its bold exploration of complex themes and character-driven narratives. As a keynote speaker, she draws on her extensive experience in both writing and teaching, offering unique insights into the creative process. Nutting’s engaging style captivates audiences, inspiring writers to push boundaries and explore new perspectives in their work.

Anthony Zuiker

Creator & Executive Producer of the 'CSI' Franchise | Emmy Award-Nominated Writer | Speaker on Storytelling and Innovation in Television

Anthony E. Zuiker is the creator of the CSI franchise, which has earned the title of the “most-watched show in the world” on multiple occasions, spawned three television spin-offs, aired hundreds of episodes, and even garnered a Guinness World Record. Most recently, Zuiker announced that he is officially on board to write Soul Train the musical for Broadway. He has also pushed the envelope on both scripted and reality television with his first foray into the reality genre, Whodunnit? for ABC.

Mike Reiss

Writer & Producer of The Simpsons

Mike Reiss has won four Emmys and a Peabody Award during his thirty years writing for “The Simpsons”. He ran the show in Season 4, which Entertainment Weekly called “the greatest season of the greatest show in history.” Reiss recounted his three decades at The Simpsons in his best-selling memoir “Springfield Confidential”, which was a finalist for the Thurber Prize in American Humor.

Cal Fussman

New York Times Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, World-Renowned Interviewer, & Host of The Big Questions Podcast

Cal Fussman has interviewed hundreds of the world’s most influential individuals: Muhammad Ali, Jack Welch, Mikhail Gorbachev, Serena Williams, Jeff Bezos, Jimmy Carter, and the list goes on. Now, as a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, world-renowned interviewer, and host of the Big Questions podcast, Fussman travels the world teaching the world’s largest companies, universities, and associations about leadership, storytelling, innovation, teamwork and more.

Matthew Luhn

One of the Original Story Creators at Pixar

Matthew Luhn reveals how to bridge the gap between business and heart through great storytelling. As one of the original story creators at Pixar Animation Studios, Matthew Luhn spent over two decades inside Pixar, the most successful filmmaking group in the history of Hollywood. Matthew created stories and characters for over 10 Academy Award- and Golden Globe-winning movies, working directly with Steve Jobs, and later served as Pixar’s head of story. Along with creating and writing stories for film, TV, and VR, Matthew also provides practical strategies that teach and inspire people and teams how they too can tell engaging stories that can connect, lead and motivate people in today's world.