Denise Kiernan

Bestselling Author, Historian, Former TV Head Writer

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Asheville, NC, USA
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Denise Kiernan Biography

Denise Kiernan is the New York Times bestselling author of "The Girls of Atomic City," which narrates the true story of young women living in a secret government city during World War II while unknowingly helping to build the first atomic bomb.

Kiernan has an extensive background as a writer, with over 15 years of experience covering various topics. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Village Voice, Ms. Magazine, Saveur, and other national publications. In television, she served as head writer for ABC’s "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and has produced content for ESPN, MSNBC, and independent productions. Her other notable books include "Signing Their Lives Away," "Signing Their Rights Away," and "Stuff Every American Should Know."

Beyond writing, Kiernan has contributed to the field of personal finance with her book "The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed," which offers a money-management system for independent workers. She has enriched various audiences with her engaging speaking skills at events like the Carter Presidential Library and the East Tennessee History Center in Knoxville, TN, sharing insights from her extensive research and experiences.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/03/2024.

Denise Kiernan Speaking Topics

  • The Girls of Atomic City: Life in a Secret City of the Manhattan Project

  • Lessons of the Manhattan Project

  • Book Proposal Boot Camp

  • How I Did It: Researching Writing and Publishing Narrative Nonfiction in Today’s Market

Denise Kiernan Videos

  • New York Times bestseller Denise Kiernan book talk. - YouTube
    New York Times bestseller Denise Kiernan talks about her new book, "Girls of Atomic City", on Wednesday 9, 2018. Shot and edited by Jitu ...
  • Denise Kiernan, author of "The Girls of Atomic City," on Oak Ridge ...
    Denise Kiernan, author of "The Girls of Atomic City," on Oak Ridge's role in the Manhattan Project.
  • Denise Kiernan: 2013 National Book Festival - YouTube
    Denise Kiernan appears at the 2013 Library of Congress National Book Festival. Speaker Biography: The work of Denise Kiernan has ...

Denise Kiernan Books

  • The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation’s Largest Home
    The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation’s Largest Home
  • The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II
    The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II
  • Stuff Every American Should Know
    Stuff Every American Should Know
  • Signing Their Rights Away
    Signing Their Rights Away
  • Signing Their Lives Away
    Signing Their Lives Away

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Denise Kiernan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Girls of Atomic City: Life in a Secret City of the Manhattan Project, Lessons of the Manhattan Project, Book Proposal Boot Camp and How I Did It: Researching Writing and Publishing Narrative Nonfiction in Today’s Market. The estimated speaking fee range to book Denise Kiernan for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Denise Kiernan generally travels from Asheville, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jennifer Pharr Davis, Jen Maxfield, Josie Silver, Patricia Cohen and Jinger Vuolo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Denise Kiernan for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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