Best Author on Long Island - Best Of Long Island

With so much to do and so much to see on Long Island there is plenty to be written about and shared with the rest of us Long Islanders. It’s a talent to be able to put experiences into words or to be creative enough to capture the minds of an audience. Now with that said, we present to you the best author on Long Island.

2021: Long Islanders Voted Markos Papadatos Best Author on Long Island!

Markos Papadatos
ravermag.com

Co-author of Amazon bestseller Manifesting Your Dreams: Inspiring Words of Encouragement, Strength, and Perseverance Markos Papadatos has some sage advice for soul searchers. The book is comprised of 20 inspiring stories, collected by author Marla McKenna, that seek to provide the motivation and encouragement to face all of life’s many challenges. Papadatos’ story, entitled “Achieving Journalistic Dreams, Despite Adversity”, is an autobiographical tale of the author’s rocky road to success as a teenage music journalist from Fresh Meadows who had an affinity for the musical genre least likely to get you published in New York City: country. Papadatos may have endured some early adversity, but he has since published tens of thousands of articles for several different publications. His message? Perseverance is key!

2020: Long Islanders Voted Joseph Costa Best Author on Long Island!

Joseph Costa
(631) 320-5356 – puffworld.com

Long Island has always been a haven for creatives like author Joseph Costa. Joseph’s creativity was inspired as a young boy by the escapism he found in children’s books, toys, music, cartoons and comic books. Aspiring to be a cartoonist, he created the Puffs characters at a very young age. As an adult, Joseph’s nostalgic memories of a wonderful childhood have compelled him to share the same experience for a new generation of children and families around the world with the Puffs brand. The colorful pages take kids on adventures in Puffville while learning valuable lessons along the way.

2019: Long Islanders Voted Joseph Costa Best Author on Long Island!

Joseph Costa
(516) 527-5762 – www.puffworld.com

Long Island has always been a haven for creatives like author Joseph Costa. Joseph’s creativity was inspired as a young boy by the escapism he found in children’s books, toys, music, cartoons and comic books. Aspiring to be a cartoonist, he created the Puffs characters at a very young age. As an adult, Joseph’s nostalgic memories of a wonderful childhood have compelled him to share the same experience for a new generation of children and families around the world with the Puffs brand. Puffs are THE newest characters children are talking about. The colorful pages take kids on adventures in Puffville while learning valuable lessons along the way. “Welcome to Puffville”, the first book in the Puffs series, is quickly becoming a favorite among children, parents and teachers alike.

2018: Long Islanders Voted Nelson DeMille Best Author on Long Island!

Nelson DeMille
nelsondemille.net

Nelson DeMille is a New York Times best-selling author who wrote “Plum Island,” “The Lion,” “The Panther” and more. Born in NYC and raised on Long Island, DeMillie attended Hofstra University for three years before joining the Army. When he finished his service, he returned to Hofstra to receive his bachelor’s in Political Science and History. DeMille’s first major novel was “By the Rivers of Babylon,” which was published in 1978 and still remains in print among DeMille’s novels. DeMillie is a member of American Mensa, The Authors Guild, and is past president of the Mystery Writers of America, and holds three honorary doctorates.

2017: Long Islanders Voted Nelson DeMille Best Author on Long Island!

Nelson DeMille
nelsondemille.net
Nelson DeMille, the prolific author and bookselling juggernaut, has once again claimed the top prize as Best Author on Long Island. The writer responsible for such novels as “Plum Island,” “Night Fall” and “The Gold Coast”—all of which take part on Long Island—continues to churn out an impressive collection of novels that are both gripping and thought-provoking. Perhaps DeMille’s most famous character, John Corey, remains one of the most recognized names in suspense and thriller books worldwide. And by using LI as his inspiration, DeMille has made his home region proud, once again!

2016: Long Islanders Voted Nelson DeMille Best Author on Long Island!

Nelson DeMille
nelsondemille.net
Nelson DeMille is a New York Times bestselling author and repeat Best Of L.I. winner who’s been captivating readers for more than 35 years. Known for his detective novels starring the notable character John Corey, Nelson’s latest, “Radiant Angel,” was published last May, taking fans on yet another thrilling journey! By writing intriguing and compelling stories and using his home, Long Island, as his inspiration, Nelson is able to hook readers after just one page!

2015: Long Islanders Voted Nelson DeMille Best Author on Long Island!

Nelson DeMille
nelsondemille.net

Acclaimed author Nelson DeMille is known not only for his fast-paced, suspenseful fiction, but for using the landscape of his own backyard as the setting for his captivating thrillers. Long Island takes on such strong roles in his novels that they become less the background, but more characters of their own. Plum Island, Word of Honor, The Charm School, Night Fall, The Lion’s Game, The Gold Coast and The Panther all invite us to look a little closer to the place we call home. Long Islanders could use a few more John Coreys!