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  • Bettendorf, IA
  • Author
  • 4 miles from East Moline
  • Contact for rates

Martha B. E. said “Living the love we sense, and hope for is challenging. Jay provides words to trigger conversations, striving to make the intangible palpable. The goal is to achieve clearer thoughts, those... ”

Paddle to the Amazon

5.0 (4)
1 Verified booking

  • Bettendorf, IA
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 4 miles from East Moline
  • $500 - $1500

Miguel P. said “Mr. Starkell played masterfully at our wedding. We had a self caused soeaker malfunction and Mr. Starkell played through it without missing a beat. He was also easy to get a hold of and made... ”

  • Fort Madison, IA
  • Author
  • 75 miles from East Moline
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Motivational speaker/Author - Former Max Sec Penitentiary Teacher. Book releases this fall - “7 Doors In” I discuss why it is important to look ahead and not...

Christopher Schmitz, Bagpiper

4.61 (22)
40 Verified bookings

  • Waterloo, IA
  • Bagpiper / Author
  • 119 miles from East Moline
  • $200-500

Kathy Q. said “Showed up on time even after I gave him the wrong address. He was professional and friendly. I'm glad that we could fullfil my dad's wishes for a bagpiper at his burial. I would not have found him... ”

  • Quincy, IL
  • Singer/Songwriter / Author
  • 119 miles from East Moline
  • Contact for rates

Wayne R. said “Koretta was incredible! Her music and voice were beautiful and mesmerizing. The audience was amazed and loved her; they were singing, clapping, and praising! She was so amenable and a pleasure to work... ”

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Christian Speaker / Author
  • 126 miles from East Moline
  • $2500 and up

Thomas J. said “Date 04/29/2019 - 05/02/2019 Instructor: Minister John Cobb Course Number/Title: 1112/Survey of Revelation Number of Students who submitted evaluation: 15 For the questions below, please use the... ”

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • Author
  • 137 miles from East Moline
  • Contact for rates

Heather Vaughn is an award winning speaker, consultant and IMPROV artist. She incorporates all these skills (and more!) into her customized inspirational...

  • Decatur, IL
  • Author
  • 139 miles from East Moline
  • Contact for rates

I am an Author and Motivational Speaker who shares my challenging past struggles with ADDICTION and the steps I've taken to change and become better!

Diane Mayer Christiansen

1 Verified booking

  • Glenview, IL
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 141 miles from East Moline
  • $300-2000

Authors Diane Mayer Christiansen shares her personal journey with dyslexia and her son's journey with autism. She talks about her experiences through...

  • Matteson, IL
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 141 miles from East Moline
  • $10,000 - $50,000

Kimberly D. said “Surviving Heartbreak Valley is an emotional and gut wrenching read. Linda does an excellent job of taking the readers along on the journey with her and making you feel as if you were present in the... ”

  • Richton Park, IL
  • Author
  • 142 miles from East Moline
  • Contact for rates

Christian Fiction author, motivation for life. Interacting with people to pull out their creativity and inner writer.

  • Wilmette, IL
  • Author
  • 146 miles from East Moline
  • $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...
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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (47)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Author
  • 148 miles from East Moline
  • Contact for rates

Elmer E. said “We recently had the pleasure of hosting Sidney Friedman as entertainment for a small dinner group, and his performance was nothing short of unbelievable. Sidney captivated every guest from start to... ”
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Mike Duffy - Live Your Best Life Now!

4.90 (43)
46 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 148 miles from East Moline
  • $2500 and up

Stephanie O. said “Mike was incredible in providing insight on how to be happy and the impact is has when serving our community and patrons. Throughout the process Mike was very responsive and kind. Thank you, our staff... ”

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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.