Jay Bonansinga

Jay Bonansinga

Keynote Speaker: NYT Best-Selling Author of "The Walking Dead: Return to Woodbury"

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Jay Bonansinga Biography

Jay Bonansinga is the New York Times bestselling author of THE WALKING DEAD novels. He is also the author of over fifty acclaimed short stories and fifteen original novels, including the Bram Stoker finalist THE BLACK MARIAH (1994), the International Thriller Writers Award finalist SHATTERED (2007), and the acclaimed horror opus, SELF STORAGE (2016). Jay’s work has been translated into seventeen languages, and he has been called “one of the most imaginative writers of thrillers” by the CHICAGO TRIBUNE. Jay has also authored acclaimed non-fiction books on The Eastland Disaster, Alan Pinkerton, and the Las Vegas mob.

Jay's work as a screenwriter and film director has garnered him Best-Of-Festival awards at the Houston, Queens, and Iowa City International Film Festivals. His work has been shown on all the major cable systems in over fifty million homes. As a speechwriter and creative director, he has worked for companies as diverse as International Trucks, Nestle Healthcare, Maytag, Kraft, Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals, Federal Express, Panasonic, and Duracell, among many others. Jay also teaches creative writing at Northwestern University’s prestigious School of Radio, Television & Film as well as the University of Cincinnati's Digital Media Department. A popular speaker on the subjects of creativity and storytelling, he lives in the Chicago area with his wife, the photographer Jill Norton, and his two teenage boys, and is currently hard at work on his next novel.

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Jay Bonansinga Speaking Topics

Storytelling: The Road to Better Communication

Storytelling: The Secret Weapon for Building a Brand

Storytelling: Lessons in Communication from The Walking Dead

Jay Bonansinga Videos

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How much does it cost to book Jay Bonansinga for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Jay Bonansinga, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jay Bonansinga are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jay Bonansinga, 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 Jay Bonansinga speak about?

Jay Bonansinga is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Bestselling Authors, Fiction Authors, Storytelling and Workshop.

Where does Jay Bonansinga travel from?

Jay Bonansinga generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Jay Bonansinga?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jay Bonansinga 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 Jay Bonansinga for your next private or corporate function.

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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 Jay Bonansinga 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.


Jay Bonansinga is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Bestselling Authors and Fiction Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jay Bonansinga for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Jay Bonansinga generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Casey McQuiston, Lois Lowry and Pam Muñoz Ryan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jay Bonansinga for an upcoming event.

Jay Bonansinga Speaking Topics

  • Storytelling: The Road to Better Communication

  • Storytelling: The Secret Weapon for Building a Brand

  • Storytelling: Lessons in Communication from The Walking Dead

Jay Bonansinga Videos

Jay Bonansinga Robert Kirkmans The Walking Dead Return to ...
  • How do I book Jay Bonansinga to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jay Bonansinga for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jay Bonansinga, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jay Bonansinga or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jay Bonansinga for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jay Bonansinga, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jay Bonansinga are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jay Bonansinga, 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 Jay Bonansinga speak about?

    Jay Bonansinga is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Bestselling Authors, Fiction Authors, Storytelling and Workshop.
  • Where does Jay Bonansinga travel from?

    Jay Bonansinga generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jay Bonansinga?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jay Bonansinga 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 Jay Bonansinga 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 Jay Bonansinga 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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