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  • Nashville, TN
  • Author
  • 17 miles from Franklin
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As a former classroom teacher, I have witnessed the decline in student behavior, moral, and academic performance. As I looked to build relationships with my...

  • Nashville, TN
  • Author
  • 17 miles from Franklin
  • Contact for rates

Tg F. said “I work 45-50 hours a week and, like most people, have family and other obligations that limit my writing time. This workshop on sprint writing changed the way I look at my time management and how to... ”

  • Nashville, TN
  • Author
  • 17 miles from Franklin
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I am an author, speaker and holistic health & life-style coach. Ultimately, all of my work is about helping people take action towards a healthy life and...

  • Hendersonville, TN
  • Author
  • 30 miles from Franklin
  • $200 and up

Real investigative cases of searching for missing persons that are emotional, inspirational, and motivational. Families and friends are often separated by...
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Black Hawk Pilot Elizabeth McCormick

4.96 (90)
Top Performer
96 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 17 miles from Franklin
  • Contact for rates

Brooke M. said “Elizabeth was one of the best speakers and made our event a success! She had the crowd up and down, moving around the room, and engaged throughout both of her presentations. She is very aware and... ”
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The Hound Brown

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Singing Guitarist / Author
  • 17 miles from Franklin
  • $400 - $7000

Nicole P. said “I booked Hound for a micro wedding and he was fantastic! He went over and beyond to learn and perform some special requests to his professional set-up to his superb interaction skills with all... ”
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Brittany Bexton

5.0 (3)
3 Verified bookings

  • Spring Hill, TN
  • Cover Band / Author
  • 12 miles from Franklin
  • $200 and up

O.p F. said “If you're seeking a professional actress/performer, call on Brittany. She's the best so far, for us on this system. She speaks on 18th May, 2023 in less than 9 days. ”
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Charles Clark, A World Class Athlete

4.96 (390)
61 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 17 miles from Franklin
  • Contact for rates

Carlotta O. S. 1. said “Charles captured the audience's interest in our virtual event. The energy Charles exuded could be felt by the entire intergenerational audience. Great Job and worth the investment! ”
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Mike Duffy - Live Your Best Life Now!

4.90 (43)
46 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 17 miles from Franklin
  • $2500 and up

Mercedes N. said “We invited Mr. Duffy to come an speak to our staff retreat and the presentation was just outstanding. Everyone commented about how Mr Duffy is perhaps one of the best speakers we have had. 100%... ”
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  • Nashville, TN
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 17 miles from Franklin
  • $12k to 80k, exceptions possible.

Barb T. said “Chad Porter spoke at our quarterly meeting and to say he motivated me is an understatement. The adversity that he has overcome is unbelievable. He speaks with humor and humility, but with a sense of... ”
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Tom Frye/Frye Family Band

4.96 (14)
6 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Christian Band / Author
  • 17 miles from Franklin
  • Contact for rates

Chris T. said “We loved having Tom lead worship form our church. He’s a very talented musician with a great heart. Definitely recommend him!! ”
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Wes Berry

5.0 (7)
7 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Author
  • 17 miles from Franklin
  • $4,900 to $17,900

Aaron L. said “Wes is a great keynote speaker to have at your event or conference. He knows what he is talking about. ”
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Don Day Speaks

4.23 (4)
2 Verified bookings

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 27 miles from Franklin
  • $1000-$15000

Caitlin M. said “We recently had Don Day speak at our annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee. All of our attendees reported that he was their hands-down favorite part of the entire conference! Amazing inspirational... ”
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  • Hendersonville, TN
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 30 miles from Franklin
  • Contact for rates

Jason Michaels' keynote programs seamlessly blend education and entertainment, captivating audiences with a unique mix of magic, storytelling, and...
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  • Nashville, TN
  • Motivational Speaker / Author
  • 17 miles from Franklin
  • Contact for rates

Andrea A. said “Mark started day 2 of our annual kickoff meeting. It was the perfect way to start the day. Motivation/ magic/ comedy- the best combination to get the team inspired and off to a great start ”

  • Chapel Hill, TN
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Author
  • 23 miles from Franklin
  • Public speaking, $3k - $5k magician, $350 & up

Angela M. said “Blaine did a great job with the kids at my son's 5th birthday party! The kids had a blast and the adults were surprised at how great the tricks were! Blaine was great to deal with from the first... ”

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Quick facts for Authors

65 quotes sent

In the past year, Authors have sent 65 quotes to event planners.

339th most popular

Authors rank #339 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 538 Author reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

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.