Celebrate National Authors Day with The Walking Dead

November 1st is National Authors Day, and many of our favorites Walking Dead actors can brag about the title of authors on their CV. Fans love seeing the other talents that TWDU actors have, and several of them have published books. National Authors Day is a great day to check out some of TWDU’s fantastic authors.

Norman Reedus, who plays Daryl Dixon on the show, has several photography books showcasing another of his avid photography skills. Head to his website bigbaldgallery.com to pre-order a signed copy of The sun rises… like a big bald head, which had been out of print for some time. It also Portraits of the woodsa collection of photos in which fans will see many familiar faces.

He also took the plunge and wrote a novel titled The Ravaged, which has earned its place on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Los Angeles Times bestseller lists. Reedus also began work on a second novel.

The Walking Dead – author actors

Anne Mahoney

Another TWDU actress who is also a writer is Ann Mahoney, who played Olivia, the stock manager at Alexandria. She’s also the character who had the privilege of slapping Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan0) for his rude comment. Mahoney wrote a book, Slap!!! Courage for the actor on camera. This book serves as a guide for actors trying to break into the business or those looking to transition from stage to film and/or television.

Vincent M. Ward

Vincent M. Ward is well known in TWDU for this portrayal of Oscar, one of the prisoners discovered by Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and his group in the West Georgia Correctional Facility from Season 3. Be sure to consult this book, The stepfather volume 1. This story begins as a murder mystery that becomes a battle between good and evil as Rochelle seeks to find out if Paul is “the one.”

Callan McAuliffe

The character of Alden, who died in season 11 at the hands of the Reapers, was portrayed by Callan McAuliffe. He wrote a book, illustrated by his father, Roger McAuliffe, author and journalist, titled The ghost of the hill. Set in rural Scotland in the early 19th century, this book follows a noble Tibetan Mastiff and a seagull tasked with protecting their sheep from a pack of wolves.

Hilarie Burton Morgan

During the Season 10c episode “Here’s Negan,” fans were finally introduced to Negan’s (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) wife, Lucille, played by his real wife, Hilarie Burton Morgan. She did a fantastic job in the role, and fans wish she survived to see more of this powerful character. Burton Morgan wears many hats, including that of an author. She wrote a book, The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm, which chronicles the life of the Morgans on their farm, Mischief Farm, in upstate New York. She also shared that she has started writing her next book.

Don’t forget to check out Robert Kirkman and Jay Bonansinga Walking Dead book series. This story dives deeper into comics world’s most infamous villain, Philip Blake, aka The Governor.

Who have we missed? Are there any other TWDU actors who are also writers? Let us know in the comments below so we can add them!

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