Brendan C. Reichs

Publishing professional with fourteen traditionally published works that have sold over two million copies in twenty-five different languages worldwide. OVer fifteen years experience in creating captivating content and managing successful storytelling projects. Proven ability to connect with audiences through well-crafted prose and innovative plotlines. Known for collaboration and adaptability, consistently contributing to team goals and project success. Expertise in creative writing, editing, and narrative development. Experienced with crafting engaging and thought-provoking content that resonates with readers. Utilizes creative writing and editing skills to produce high-quality manuscripts. Track record of managing deadlines and producing work that meets publishing standards.

• Member of the American Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, and North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
• Admitted in North Carolina and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
• Enjoy reading, history, golf, creative writing, and international travel

Author of the instant New York Times bestseller Nemesis and its sequels Genesis and Chrysalis.
Co-author of the New York Times and international bestselling Virals series, with Kathy Reichs (Virals, Seizure, Code, Exposure, Terminal, Trace Evidence; novellas: Shift, Swipe, Shock, Spike).
Co-author of the middle-grade series The Darkdeep, with Ally Condie
Contributor: "The Carved Bear” — New Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, edited by Jonathan Maberry (forthcoming 2019).
Starred Reviews: Nemesis (Kirkus, Booklist), Genesis (Kirkus), Virals (Kirkus, School Library Journal), Seizure (Kirkus).
Executive Board Member, YALLFest literary festival (since 2012).
Executive Board Member, YALLWEST literary festival (2015-2023).
M.F.A. in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults — Vermont College of Fine Arts (2018).
B.A. in History — Wake Forest University (2000); J. D. — The George Washington University School of Law (2006).
Works featured in: EW.com, Bustle, USA Today’s Happy Ever After Blog, Tor.com, Publisher's Weekly, NPR, Barnes & Noble Teen Blog, Charlotte Agenda, Justine Magazine, Penguin Teen Blog, The Tracking Board, The Guardian, Buzzfeed, National Book Examiner, etc.
Keynote/Spotlight Speaker: YALLWEST, Mid-Cities Teen Book Fest, OneBook (Kershaw County SD), 7Reads (Spartanburg SD), ReadUp! Greenville.
Moderator/Speaker: Comic-Con San Diego International, YALLWEST, YALLFest, North Texas Teen Book Fest, etc.
Interviewer: Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller (Otherworld, 2017).
Host: YALLFest Author Smackdown (2015, 2017-2019, 2021), YALLWEST Author Smackdown (2015, 2016), YALLFest Red Carpet Review (2016-2018), RT Booklovers Convention YA Family Feud (2015, 2016), Dangerous Creatures Release Event (2015).
Keynote Moderator: Saran Dessen, Ally Condie (YALLFest 2015).
Presenter/Guest: BookExpo/BookCon (2018), Children’s Institute (2018), ALA New Orleans (2018), SIBA Trade Show New Orleans (2017), BookMarks YA Panel (2015), New York Comic-Con (2018), Tea By The Sea (2013).
Panelist/Speaker: Comic-Con International San Diego, YALLFEST, YALLWEST, Texas Book Festival (State House Room), Boston Teen Author Festival, Miami Festival of Books, Tucson Festival of Books, North Texas Teen Book Fest, Teen Book Con, YAKFest, Southern Festival of Books, Bookmarks, SE-YA Book Festival, SCASL, Thrillerfest, Mid-Cities Teen Book Fest, ReadUp! Greenville, EpicFest Charlotte, Austin Book Fest, Kentucky Book Fair, UCPL SuperCon, ImaginOn, etc.
Educator: WriteOut! (2017-19), Cavalcade of Authors West (2017-18), Cavalcade of Authors (2019).

YALLWrite and YALLStayHome
Over 100 bookstore and library appearances nationwide.
Over 75 virtual and in-person visits to high, middle, and elementary schools nationwide.
Over 50 blog tour appearances and guest blog posts, etc.
Over 30 moderator appearances at book festivals and conventions including Comic-Con International San Diego.
Over 25 national and local media appearances including SYFY Channel TV spots.
Member: SCBWI, ITW, SFWA, MWA, SEMWA, AWP, etc.
Twitter: @BrendanReichs (6K followers)
Instagram: @Brendan.Reichs (3.5K followers)
Facebook: @BrendanReichsBooks, @ViralsTheSeries: (5.8K followers)
Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3399125.Brendan_Reichs
Websites: BrendanReichs.com and ViralsTheSeries.com
Books blurbed by: James Patterson, R.L. Stine, Ransom Riggs, Victoria Aveyard, Marie Lu, Ally Condie, Melissa De La Cruz, Alex Bracken, Renée Ahdieh, Danielle Paige, Kami Garcia, Carrie Ryan, Margaret Stohl, Jay Kristoff, Anthony Horowitz, Soman Chainani, Jennifer Nielsen.

Recent news articles:

On EW.com:
Nemesis interview and tour information: http://ew.com/books/2017/03/02/brendan-reichs-nemesis-tour/
Cover reveal for The Darkdeep: http://ew.com/books/2018/04/16/darkdeep-reichs-condie-preview/
Genesis discussion in conversation with Victoria Aveyard: http://ew.com/books/2018/01/31/brendan-reichs-victoria-aveyard-writers-life/

On Barnes and Noble Teen Blog:
Genesis discussion in conversation with Veronica Roth: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/teen/brendan-reichs-and-veronica-roth-talk-genesis-carve-the-mark-and-worldbuilding/

On USA Today’s Happy Ever After Blog:
Interview and discussion of Genesis: https://happyeverafter.usatoday.com/2018/03/06/interview-brendan-reichs-author-of-genesis/

On Publisher’s Weekly:
The Darkdeep discussion in conversation with Ally Condie: https://happyeverafter.usatoday.com/2018/03/06/interview-brendan-reichs-author-of-genesis/