Bill Minutaglio is an Austin writer and journalist who has held roles such as Dallas Morning News columnist and senior reporter. With several of his works optioned for television and movie production, he is the author of books such as A Single Star and Bloody Knuckles: A History of Race and Politics in Texas (University of Texas Press) and First Son: George W. Bush & The Bush Family Dynasty (Random House/Times Books). Bill Minutaglio’s well-received Molly Ivins: A Rebel Life takes a comprehensive look at one of America’s most respected syndicated political columnists and provocateurs.

Mr. Minutaglio is also the co-author of Dallas 1963, which recaptures the events leading up to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination and features indelible portraits of figures ranging from Martin Luther King Jr. to a leader of the Mafia underworld. The nonfiction narrative earned him Pen Center USA’s Literary Award and the Writers’ League of Texas’ Nonfiction Book of the Year award. Mr. Minutaglio is also known for long form articles and essays that delve into poverty and the unique social dynamics that are marginalizing many across America.

Over the years, Bill Minutaglio has been interviewed in various settings by peers such as Dan Rather, Peter Jennings, Bill O’Reilly, Terry Gross, and Katie Couric. As bureau chief of Time Inc./People in the early 2000s, Bill Minutaglio managed nearly three dozen journalists, with a focus on award-winning human interest stories, including groundbreaking coverage of Hurricane Katrina.

Bill Minutaglio