Homer Hickam
Keynote Speaker: Bestselling Author Known for the Memoir "Rocket Boy," Decorated Vietnam Veteran & Former NASA Engineer
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Homer Hickam Biography
Homer H. Hickam Jr. is a bestselling author, decorated Vietnam veteran, former NASA engineer, and acclaimed memoirist best known for his book “Rocket Boys,” which was adapted into the popular film “October Sky.” Born in 1943 and raised in the coal town of Coalwood, West Virginia, Hickam graduated from Big Creek High School and earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from Virginia Tech. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, earning the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal before leaving active duty as a captain.
Hickam began his writing career in 1969 with articles about scuba diving and naval history, later publishing his first book, “Torpedo Junction,” in 1989. His breakthrough came in 1998 with the memoir “Rocket Boys,” followed by several other Coalwood memoirs, including “The Coalwood Way,” “Sky of Stone,” and “We Are Not Afraid.”
In addition to his memoirs, Hickam has written multiple fiction works. His first novel, “Back to the Moon,” was released in 1999, followed by the Josh Thurlow series—beginning with “The Keeper’s Son”—and the Helium-3 young adult trilogy, which includes “Crater.” His other notable novels include “Red Helmet,” “The Dinosaur Hunter,” and “Carrying Albert Home.”
Before becoming a full-time writer, Hickam worked as an aerospace engineer for the U.S. Army and later for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. There, he trained astronauts for several Space Shuttle missions, including those involving the Hubble Space Telescope and the International Space Station. He retired from NASA in 1998 as Payload Training Manager for the ISS Program.
Hickam has received numerous honors for his writing and public service, including Alabama’s Distinguished Service Award, the Appalachian Heritage Writer’s Award, and an honorary Doctorate of Literature from Marshall University. He lives with his wife, Linda, between homes in Alabama and the Virgin Islands.
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Homer Hickam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Author, Motivational, Veterans and Non-Fiction Authors.
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Homer Hickam generally travels from Huntsville, AL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Homer Hickam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Author and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Homer Hickam for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Homer Hickam generally travels from Huntsville, AL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kurt Muse, Leif Babin and Jocko Willink. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Homer Hickam for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Homer Hickam for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Homer Hickam, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Homer Hickam, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Homer Hickam speak about?
Homer Hickam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Author, Motivational, Veterans and Non-Fiction Authors. -
Where does Homer Hickam travel from?
Homer Hickam generally travels from Huntsville, AL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Homer Hickam?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Homer Hickam for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Homer Hickam for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Homer Hickam or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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