Author, Ghostwriter & Narrative Nonfiction Specialist

Elise Krentzel is an author, ghostwriter, and cultural journalist whose work explores identity, place, and creative truth. Her career spans music, travel, and narrative nonfiction, with long-form reporting and editorial roles in the United States, Europe and Japan. A former Tokyo Bureau Chief for Billboard Magazine, she has written for publications including Expatica, Explore Publishing, and Sun News Austin. She is the author of multiple nonfiction books, including the memoir Under My Skin: Drama, Trauma & Rock ’n’ Roll, and works selectively on narrative-driven projects where voice, credibility, and authorship matter.