Douglas Brunt

American novelist and business executive
Megyn Kelly
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(m. 2008)​
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Douglas Brunt (born August 25, 1971) is an American historian,[1] novelist, podcast host with SiriusXM and former president and CEO of the cybersecurity firm Authentium.[2]

Early life

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Brunt is the son of Jacklyn Bray Brunt and Manly Yates Brunt Jr.[3] Before graduating from Duke University, he attended The Haverford School.[4]

Early career

In 2001, he joined Authentium, Inc., an internet security firm, where he was president and CEO until 2011, when he sold the firm to Commtouch.[5][6] Previously Brunt worked for Booz Allen & Hamilton. He was a member of YPO (Young Presidents' Organization) in the Metro New York chapter.[7]

Writing career

Brunt has published three novels and one work of narrative nonfiction:


Ghosts of Manhattan (2012, Simon & Schuster)[8]

“Former Internet exec Brunt offers up a savage, jaded, and comical depiction of freewheeling Wall Street bond traders during their precollapse heyday in this engaging debut... As Nick’s life, his marriage, and the U.S. economy edge closer to meltdown, Brunt brings all the pieces together for a satisfying climax to this compulsively readable novel.”

– Publishers Weekly[9]


The Means (2014, Simon & Schuster)[10]

"A well-researched portrait of the incestuous relationships between the media and Beltway power players . . . that makes Heilemann and Halperin's nonfiction Game Change look sedate by comparison."—Kirkus Reviews[11]

"The Means is a must read for even the casual political observer."– James Carville, Chief Campaign Strategist for President Bill Clinton[12]

“The twisted psyche and psychiatric instability of our politicians and our times is evoked convincingly in the new novel The Means. . . . [A] compelling psychic drama.”—Forbes.com[13]

“Gripping . . .Brunt’s rousing and relentless pace keeps readers turning the pages through to a startling climax. [A] fast-paced, noirish novel.”—Library Journal[14]


Trophy Son (2017, Macmillan)[15]

"Fascinating...a cautionary tale about our achievement-obsessed society." –Town & Country[16]

“Brunt’s reputation for conducting tireless research to create page-turning fiction is fully upheld here, along with narrative inventiveness... [and] a nuanced perspective.”

–Booklist[17]


The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel (September 19, 2023, Simon & Schuster)[18]

Brunt's first work of nonfiction has received positive reviews. Historian Jay Winik reviewed The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: "Equal parts Walter Isaacson and Sherlock Holmes, The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel yanks back the curtain on the greatest caper of the 20th Century in this riveting history."[19][20]

The Wall Street Journal calls the book "[an] excellent biography" [1]

Broadcasting

Doug Brunt and Jack Carr at the SiriusXM studios in New York City, June 2023


SiriusXM show: Dedicated with Doug Brunt

In October 2022, Brunt launched the show Dedicated with Doug Brunt in partnership with SiriusXM. Brunt has long-form conversations with award winning authors, and begins each show by mixing the favorite cocktail of his guest. Guests of the show include Jennifer Egan, Amor Towles, Lee Child, James Patterson, Min Jin Lee, David Duchovny, Rick Springfield, Anna Quindlen, Marlon James, Dennis Lehane, Nelson DeMille, Steve Forbes, Diana Gabaldon, Jess Walter, Emily St. John Mandel, Brad Thor.[21][22]

Personal life

On March 1, 2008, Brunt married television journalist Megyn Kelly in Huntington, New York. Kelly is a former anchor for Fox News and NBC News.[23] They have three children, born in 2009, 2011, and 2013.[24][25][26] He currently resides in Connecticut with Kelly and their children.[27]

References

  1. ^ "The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I by Douglas Brunt". www.publishersweekly.com. n.d. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "Douglas Brunt - official author website". Douglas Brunt - Official Author Website. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  3. ^ "Manly Y. Brunt Jr., Hospital psychiatrist, 83". Philly.com. August 11, 2010. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  4. ^ "Douglas Brunt, Megyn Kelly's Husband: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy.com. Heavy Inc. October 25, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
  5. ^ Carlbon, Rebecca. "Two Authors are 'Open Books' at Medford Leas Programs". Burlington County Times. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  6. ^ Rodriguez, Bianca (December 12, 2019). "Who Is Douglas Brunt, Megyn Kelly's Husband?". Marie Claire. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  7. ^ "Douglas Brunt author bio". Douglas Brunt - Official Author Website. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
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    • Wertheimer, Judy (December 20, 2012). "'Ghosts of Manhattan': Love and debauchery on Wall Street". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
    • Hawthorne, Fran. "Ghosts of Manhattan". New York Journal of Books. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
    • Kasturi, Sandra (November 5, 2012). "Ghosts of Manhattan by Douglas Brunt: Review". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
    • "Ghosts of Manhattan". Publishers Weekly. Vol. 259, no. 33. August 13, 2012. ISSN 0000-0019. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
    • "Ghosts of Manhattan". Kirkus Reviews. Vol. 80, no. 19. October 1, 2012. ISSN 1948-7428. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  9. ^ "Ghosts of Manhattan". Douglas Brunt - Official Author Website. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  10. ^
    • Tolbert, Bill (October 5, 2014). "Go behind the scenes: Politics from the other side". The Free Lance–Star. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
    • Moul, Francis (December 19, 2014). "Review: 'The Means' by Douglas Brunt". Lincoln Journal Star. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
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    • Miller, Stuart (May 25, 2017). "In 'Trophy Son,' Fictional Character Accuses Real Life Tennis Stars of Doping". The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
    • Ray, Lincee (May 31, 2017). "Douglas Brunt serves up tale of pro tennis in 'Trophy Son'". Associated Press. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
    • "Trophy Son". Publishers Weekly. Vol. 264, no. 14. April 3, 2017. p. 51. ISSN 0000-0019. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
    • Siegel, Marc (May 31, 2017). "Douglas Brunt's 'Trophy Son' Warns of Parental Ambitions on Steroids". The New York Observer. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
    • McClurg, Jocelyn (May 30, 2017). "'Trophy Son' serves up tale of tennis prodigy, on steroids". USA Today. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
    • Castillo, Piper (June 21, 2017). "What's Douglas Brunt reading?". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  16. ^ "Trophy Son by Doug Brunt". Douglas Brunt - Official Author Website. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  17. ^ "Trophy Son by Doug Brunt". Douglas Brunt - Official Author Website. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  18. ^ "Douglas Brunt". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  19. ^ "Douglas Brunt - official author website". Douglas Brunt - Official Author Website. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  20. ^ "Douglas Brunt". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  21. ^ Kolgraf, Jackie (October 25, 2022). "Hear Doug Brunt's New Podcast Featuring Best-Selling Authors". SiriusXM. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  22. ^ "Dedicated with Doug Brunt: Trailer: Dedicated With Doug Brunt on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  23. ^ Saslow, Linda (March 16, 2008). "Megyn Kelly and Douglas Brunt". The New York Times.
  24. ^ "Megyn Kelly Welcomes Son Edward Yates". People. September 26, 2009.
  25. ^ "Megyn Kelly Welcomes Daughter Yardley Evans". People. April 14, 2011.
  26. ^ Takeda, Allison (July 26, 2013). "Megyn Kelly, Fox News Anchor, Welcomes Baby Boy Thatcher Bray Brunt". Us Magazine.
  27. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNTzpsWUZaY}

External links

  • Official website