Spotlight on Richard Lederer

Richard Lederer is the author of 50 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series and his current books, Amazing Words, Lederer on Language, and Monsters Unchained!
Dr. Lederer’s syndicated column, “Lederer on Language,” appears in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States, including the San Diego Union-Tribune, and he is a founding co-host of “A Way With Words” on KPBS Public Radio. He has been named International Punster of the Year and Toastmasters International’s Golden Gavel winner.

Questions for this month’s Spotlight Writer? Contact him at: [email protected].

To learn more about Richard Lederer, click HERE to view his interview on Forefront — a half-hour video on the life of a “Verbivore.” 

Richard recently performed his show: The Lighter Side of Language” as a benefit for the Coronado Playhouse (San Diego, CA) May 9th and 10th. Keep watch on his website for future events.

Elena Hartwell

Author and developmental editor.