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273 Authors for hire nationwide


  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Author
  • $250 to $1000

I am a photoartist and published author. As a sepsis, stroke and open heart surgery survivor I have outlined my near death experience in the hopes of helping...

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • $8000 - $10000 (and up)

Leelo B. P. said “We are still talking about your session and Keynote. They were riveting. I am so excited about the transformation that will occur in the attendees lives after hearing your session. It's certainly... ”

  • East Lansing, MI
  • Family Expert / Author
  • 62 miles from Grand Rapids
  • $500 and up

I offer keynote addresses and workshops that empower parents, educators, and practitioners to help teens navigate sexual experiences in the digital age....

Life happens ButGod

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  • Jackson, MI
  • Christian Speaker / Author
  • 81 miles from Grand Rapids
  • Contact for rates

Life happens ButGod! Seeing God when life can’t find Him. My passion is through the Word of God and direction of the Holy Spirit to help people see Jesus in...

Santa's Coming!

5.0 (5)
11 Verified bookings

  • Mishawaka, IN
  • Santa Claus / Author
  • 93 miles from Grand Rapids
  • $225 for the first hour

Sidney M. said “We enjoyed Dallas Santa so much. He was the real deal and will surely use him again. The kids were very excited when Santa came walking in our house. We loved him! Sidney Matthews ”

  • Chelsea, MI
  • Author
  • 95 miles from Grand Rapids
  • Contact for rates

I perform Mark Twain's American West lecture in character. In this 40-minute program, Twain tells stories of his early life as a Mississippi riverboat pilot,...

  • Racine, WI
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 108 miles from Grand Rapids
  • Contact for rates

Changing lives by changing minds: "We do not have to be victims of our own stories...but interestingly enough stories are a way out [of our suffering]. We...

  • Kenosha, WI
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 112 miles from Grand Rapids
  • Contact for rates

LCDR Chip Lutz, USN(Ret) is a leader who has been there, done that and has the uniform to prove it! He works with people who want to improve communication by...
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  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 113 miles from Grand Rapids
  • Contact for rates

Kim D. said “Mark and his team presented at our company meeting, and the experience was outstanding. From start to finish, our entire team was engaged, laughing, and genuinely enjoying themselves. Mark brought the... ”

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Author
  • 113 miles from Grand Rapids
  • $1,000 and up

Welcome to Alchemy for Life™, where I help individuals and businesses optimize their time, energy, and resources to achieve their goals and live a more...

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Athlete/Sports Speaker / Author
  • 113 miles from Grand Rapids
  • $230 - 2200

As a former athlete and coach, my mission is to bring joy back to sports, take pressure off the children who play them and empower parents and coaches to...
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  • Novi, MI
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 116 miles from Grand Rapids
  • Contact for rates

Agramontee J. said “At our recent event organized to uplift the community Veronica Cunningham our lively featured speaker was well received and her message timely. Her talk was very inspirational, and motivated the... ”

  • Northville, MI
  • Author
  • 117 miles from Grand Rapids
  • Contact for rates

I am an author, speaker, and health coach with a passion to change the world by giving people the gift of their energy and vitality back.

  • Wilmette, IL
  • Author
  • 121 miles from Grand Rapids
  • $1000+

If you need an engaging speaker or presenter on the topic of supporting LGBTQ youth or effective allyship for your company, organization, or event you're in the...

VB Touray

4.98 (12)
2 Verified bookings

  • Pontiac, MI
  • Author
  • 123 miles from Grand Rapids
  • $175.00 and up

Karen J. said “The performance was engaging and entertaining. Students and staff enjoyed the performance of Granny J and the story she told. ”

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339th most popular

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5 out of 5 stars

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1 days on average to book

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About booking Authors

An author brings more to the table than just a good book! These folks are often leaders in their field, industry, or topic of interest. Booking an author as a speaker allows them to give your audience education and insight to the topics of their book or about their field. The authors listed bring all kinds of topics to the table from children's literature and fiction novels to political and religious experts. No matter the subject of interest, you're sure to find an author to match your needs to give a great speech and possibly a book signing.

An insightful and articulate speaker at a corporate event can help individuals, groups, and companies to achieve their potential through a dynamic and insightful speech, seminar or consulting session. Authors/Speakers on GigSalad have written Children's Books, have been Bestselling Authors of Local Interest, Fiction, Religious, Political, Health and/or Nonfiction Titles. GigSalad has premier affordable motivational speakers available to speak to educate, inform, inspire and motivate.

When booking an Author to speak at your event, be sure you have your event details (date, time, location, topic, etc.) and budget lined up before you contact the Author. Next up, you should book well in advance. Some speakers are booked months or years in advance. However, in some situations you might be able to book less than 60 days in advance. Lastly, pay attention to detail in the contract. What are the traveling expenses? If the traveling expenses are too expensive, consider partnering with another organization to host the same speaker during the same time frame.