William Elliott Hazelgrove is the National Bestselling author of ten novels and fourteen narrative nonfiction titles. His books have received starred reviews in Publisher Weekly Kirkus, Booklist, Book of the Month Selections, Distinguished Book Award, ALA Editors Choice Awards Junior Library Guild Selections, Literary Guild Selections, History Book Club Selections and optioned for the movies. He was the Ernest Hemingway Writer in Residence where he wrote in the attic of Ernest Hemingway's birthplace. He has written articles and reviews for USA TODAY, The Smithsonian Magazine, Daily Mail UK, and other publications and has been featured on NPR All Things Considered. The New York Times, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, CSPAN, Variety USA Today have all covered his books with features. His books Tobacco Sticks, The Pitcher, Real Santa, and Madam President have been optioned for screen and television rights. His book Madam President The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson is currently in development. The option on The Pitcher was fully executed when the script was approved. Novel Real Santa slated for 2026 Movie Release with Toonz Media Conglomerate Dead Air The Night Orson Welles Terrified America was released on November 19 2024.