Steve Alten

Biography:

Steve Alten, a native of Philadelphia, holds a Bachelors degree in Physical Education from Penn State University, a Master in Sports Medicine from the University of Delaware, and a Doctorate degree in Sports Administration from Temple University. His first book, MEG; A Novel of Deep Terror was a N.Y.Times bestseller and was sold in more than a dozen countries.

As an author, Steve has two goals. First, to continue to work hard to become a better storyteller and create page turning thrillers. Second, to remain accessible to his readers. Steve reads and answers all e-mails, uses the names and descriptions of his loyal fans as characters in his books, and even hires readers as editors, depending on their particular expertise. To date, he has worked with a submarine expert, United States Army Ranger, Maximum Security Prison Guard, technician on the X-33 project, a Physics & Chemistry Professor, a former NASA rocket scientist, a nano-computer expert, a technician at the Kennedy Space Center, and one very crazy parachute enthusiast.

Past Shows:

	Mysterious Locations & Creatures
	Wednesday August 26, 2009

Author, researcher, and archaeologist David Hatcher Childress spoke about a variety of mysterious and sometimes ancient places and creatures. There is evidence of ancient visitors to the New World, who may have come here by boat as far back as 1,000 to 2,000 BC, he said. First hour guest, author Steve Alten, shared his analysis of a photo purported to be the Loch Ness Monster. ... More
Host: George Noory

	Telepathy & Technology
	Wednesday June 3, 2009

Lecturer and author Dr. Nick Begich discussed the latest research on telepathy in the battlefield, where brain waves alone can give commands. First hour guest, author Steve Alten talked about his new novel, MEG: Hell's Aquarium, which deals with a devastating sea creature called the Megalodon which could weigh up to 100,000 lbs. ... More
Host: George Noory

	The Mayan Calendar & 2012
	Thursday December 21, 2006

Best-selling author Steve Alten returned for a discussion on the Mayan Calendar's 2,000 year old prophecy which he explored in his novels Domain and Resurrection. ... More
Host: George Noory

	Lunacy Line & Bertha
	Friday April 21, 2006

During Open Lines, George set up a 'lunacy line' for callers who wanted to comment on the craziness they see around the world. He also played a recording of a phone conversation between Dr. Morgus and Coast to Coast AM producer Tom Danheiser. In it, Tom asks Morgus to help him revive Bertha, George's beloved plant that Tom was charged to take care of while George was in St. Louis, but that he instead allowed to die of neglect. Luckily, Morgus was able to synthesize a pill from the remains of Bertha and regrow the plant for Tom. Before and after photos of Bertha can be view here. ... More
Host: George Noory

	A Morgus Surprise
	Friday November 11, 2005

During Open Lines George offered a 'surprise' hotline and was himself surprised when New Orleans-based television personality Dr. Morgus instantly 'teleported' into the LA studio while they were chatting on the phone. The two fielded calls together, then later in the show Morgus asked George to help him with an experiment.Morgus explained he could use his superior powers of mind over matter to stop a punch in mid-motion, so George reluctantly agreed to take a swing at him. Unfortunately, like so many of Morgus' experiments, it failed and George accidentally struck him, loosening one of Morgus' four remaining teeth. Throughout the evening George played a musical tribute to veterans from all branches of the armed forces, and at the end of the program presented his rendition of H.G. Wells' The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost. ... More
Host: George Noory

	Shipwrecks & Haunted Lighthouses
	Thursday November 10, 2005

Documentarian and maritime historian Mark Gumbinger shared tales of American shipwrecks and haunted lighthouses. ... More
Host: George Noory

	The Truth About Nessie
	Wednesday May 4, 2005

Author Steve Alten shared his surprising research about the Loch Ness Monster, which indicates the creature is not similar to a plesiosaurus, but rather it's a huge predatory eel-like creature. He believes that it became trapped in the deep loch over 70 years ago, when the building of an adjacent roadway closed off a passage into larger waters. Since then, the creature, which is probably female, has grown larger and larger, reaching 50-60 ft. in length, he suggested. Alten said he engaged forensic artist/investigator Bill McDonald (Press Release/Video Footage) to conduct research at Loch Ness, and he concluded that the creature is a mutation of a species that currently lives in the Loch.Alten further described the creature as a vicious, slimy, 6,000 lb. amphibian, that slithers like a snake, has rows of teeth and is capable of coming on land to seek prey. In fact, a recent report (which includes a photo) claims the creature left a 4-inch tooth inside a deer it attacked. Alten c ... More
Host: George Noory

	Cyborgs and Super Computers
	Sunday August 24, 2003

Author Steve Alten (stevealten.com), spoke about technology issues, cyborgs, DNA, and super computers, as Barbara's guest on Sunday night. ... More
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	Steve Alten
	Saturday July 20, 2002

Terrorism. Acts of Oppression. The threat of nuclear war. What if one madman aboard a vessel could end these fears forever? "Goliath", the latest thriller penned by New York Times best-selling author Steve Alten, is about a victim of terrorism, Simon Covah, who steals the Goliath, a futuristic nuclear stealth submarine. Covah intends to use the Goliath's nuclear arsenal to stop global oppression and terrorism. ... More
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