Bio

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

Watchers, Aliens & Hallucinogens

Expert in ancient manuscripts Glenn Kimball intertwined such topics as alien visitation, the Watchers, DNA, and hallucinogenic experiences. He cited the work of Nobel Prize winner Francis Crick, who claimed it was statistically unlikely that DNA spontaneously... more >>
Host: George Noory

The Mayan Calendar & 2012

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. The Mayans believed that humanity undergoes five great cycles-- the last four ended in... more >>
Host: George Noory

Lunacy Line & Bertha

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... more >>
Host: George Noory

A Morgus Surprise

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... more >>
Host: George Noory

Shipwrecks & Haunted Lighthouses

Documentarian and maritime historian Mark Gumbinger shared tales of American shipwrecks and haunted lighthouses. The month of November has yielded conditions for more frequent ship tragedies; in fact on the night of November 13th, 1913, a severe storm... more >>
Host: George Noory

The Truth About Nessie

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... more >>
Host: George Noory

Cyborgs and Super Computers

Author Steve Alten (stevealten.com), spoke about technology issues, cyborgs, DNA, and super computers, as Barbara's guest on Sunday night. more >>
Host: Barbara Simpson

Steve Alten

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... more >>
Host: Barbara Simpson