Chris Grabenstein

Chris Grabenstein is the multiple award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Lemoncello, Wonderland, Haunted Mystery, Smartest Kid, and Dog Squad series. He co-authored the acclaimed Shine! with his wife J.J. Grabenstein, as well as nearly three dozen fast-paced and funny page turners with James Patterson including the I Funny, Jacky Ha-Ha, Treasure Hunters, and Max Einstein series. He’s written Audible Originals, short stories, and stage plays. After graduating from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Chris moved to New York City and started doing improvisational comedy in Greenwich Village. During those years, he also wrote for the Muppets and helped create the CBS holiday classic The Christmas Gift starring John Denver. He then spent 17 years writing radio and television commercials for brands such as KFC, Dr Pepper, Seven Up, and many others. His first boss in advertising was James Patterson. Chris, the current president of the Mystery Writers of America, and his wife J.J. still live in New York City with two cats and lots of ideas. (Photo credit: J.J. Grabenstein)