Jeff Shaara
Jeff Shaara was born in New Jersey and grew up in Tallahassee, Florida. He graduated Florida State University with a degree in Criminology. He began writing at age 40 after a successful career as a dealer in rare coins and precious metals. Jeff published his first novel in 1996, “Gods and Generals”, which debuted on the New York Times Bestseller list. Since then, he has authored 18 novels, covering historical topics from the American Revolution through the Korean War, 15 of which were New York Times bestsellers. Jeff is the only four-time winner of the “William Young Boyd Award” for military fiction, given by the American Library Association. He is the recipient of several other prestigious awards, including the “Bob Hope Award for Entertainment” from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, among several others.
Jeff Shaara has significant experience with public speaking. Every one of his novels has been accompanied by a book signing tour, spanning as many as 59 cities. He has appeared on CSpan Book TV more than a dozen times and twice on CSpan In Depth. He’s also appeared twice on the Today Show, and has been featured on dozens of local TV programs including “CBS Sunday Morning” and “CNN Headline News”. Jeff delivered the commencement address for the University of Delaware in 2005 to an audience of 23,000 people. Previous speaking engagements include keynote addresses for a number of publishing, library, military, and college-related events.
To learn more about Jeff Shaara, please visit his personal website.
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In one of his most accomplished, compelling novels yet, acclaimed New York Times bestseller Jeff Shaara accomplishes what only the finest historical fiction can do - he brings to life one of the most consequential figures in U.S. history - Theodore Roosevelt - peeling back the many-layered history of the man, and the country he personifi...Read More
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From the bestselling author comes the story of rising conflict between the super-powers that gripped the world, a global war that almost happened: The Cuban Missile Crisis.
In 1961, the new president John F. Kennedy, inherited an ill-conceived, poorly executed invasion of Cuba that failed miserably and set in motion the events that put th...Read More
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In a “riveting” (Booklist) tale that picks up where To Wake the Giant left off, Jeff Shaara transports us to the Battle of Midway in another masterpiece of military historical fiction....Read More
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The New York Times bestselling master of military historical fiction tells the story of Pearl Harbor as only he can in the first novel of a gripping new series set in World War II’s Pacific theater....Read More
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Jeff speaks to a wide range of audiences, including military audiences, general reading groups, history groups, academic groups, and the general public.
History Through Storytelling
A walk through the topics Jeff Shaara has covered in his many novels, from the Revolutionary War thru Korea, with many stops in between. The importance of “getting it right”, and how research fuels the story. With emphasis on Jeff’s most current novel.
The Legacy of My Father
How Michael Shaara’s writing career opened the door for Jeff, and how that legacy continues to impact Jeff’s work and writing style.
The Craft of Writing Historical Fiction
Jeff talks about the craft itself, how the words go from mind to the written page, and why “telling a good story” is the most important ingredient. Emphasis on keeping the history accurate, while still creating readable historical fiction.
Book-Related Speaking Engagements
Jeff delivers speaking events specific to his current books at the time.
“Novelist Jeff Shaara talks about his new book on Cuban Missile Crisis”
“KTEP NPR: The Book Club: Episode May 25, 2024: The Shadow of War“
“Jeff Shaara, Author of The Old Lion: A Novel of Theodore Roosevelt“
“‘For Love of the Game’: A family saga, a rediscovered manuscript and an unlikely movie”
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“Jeff Shaara’s author talk was great last night! Our attendees really enjoyed hearing about his writing process and research. He was also engaging and very candid during the Q&A. An overall great experience!”
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