Adriana Trigiani

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  • New York Times Bestselling Author of 20 Books Including 'The Good Left Undone'
  • Filmmaker, Television Writer, and Producer
  • Host of 'Adriana Ink' - an Facebook Live show featuring over 400 bestselling authors and reaching 1.4M Viewers
  • Permanent Host of the Erma Bombeck Arizona Women’s Board Authors Luncheon, the Charleston Post & Courier Book and Author Luncheon, and the Library of Virginia Literary Awards

Filmmaker, television writer, and producer Adriana Trigiani is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty books of fiction and nonfiction, including her latest, The Good Left Undone. Her work is published in 38 languages around the world, and her screen credits include writer/director of the major motion picture of her debut novel, Big Stone Gap, the adaptation of her novel Very Valentine, and director of Then Came You. Her novels have been chosen by Book of the Month Club, UK's Richard and Judy Book Club twice, USA Today Book ClubPeople’s Book of the Week seven times, Lifetime Book Club, as well as other renowned national and international book clubs. Adriana has been profiled in The New York TimesUSA TodayBritish VoguePublishers WeeklyRed Magazine, Writer’s Digest, Hallmark MagazineItalian America Magazine, among others. She was featured in The New York Times 'By the Book', regularly contributes to the Richmond Times-Dispatch op-eds, and wrote the advice columnist ('Agony Aunt') for the Irish Independent. Adriana is in-demand as a guest speaker with organizations and universities, including New York University, the Women’s Fund of East Tennessee, The New School for Social Research, the New York City Italian Welfare League, and Fordham University, to name a few.

Adriana serves as one of the first-ever authors contributing to Meta’s Bulletin column in conjunction with her international Facebook Live show, Adriana Ink, of which Adriana has hosted over 400 bestselling authors and counting with a reach of 1.4M viewers. She has appeared on The Today Show for 22 years, CBS Sunday MorningCBS This Morning, The ViewGood Morning America as a featured summer read, and regularly appears on Good Day New YorkPBS and NPR, making her one of the most sought-after speakers in the world of books today. She is also a popular host and emcee for galas, fundraisers, and large venue engagements around the country, including the Audie Awards, Poets and Writers Gala, New York City ArchCare Gala, and serves as the permanent host of the Erma Bombeck Arizona Women’s Board Authors Luncheon, the Charleston Post & Courier Book and Author Luncheon, and the Library of Virginia Literary Awards. With her swath of knowledge in storytelling, filmmaking, and the Italian American experience, Adriana offers enlightening and lively presentations, discussions, and workshops that challenge audiences to lead creative and impactful lives, and she does it with comedy.

 


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Past Hosts Include:
  • University of New Haven
  • ArchCare
  • Women’s Fund of East Tennessee
  • New York City Italian Welfare League
  • The New School for Social Research in New York City
  • New York University
  • University of Virginia at Wise Commencement
  • Charleston Post & Courier Book and Author Luncheon
  • Arizona Women’s Board Author Luncheon
  • Library of Virginia Literary Awards
Rave Reviews About Adriana Trigiani
Adriana was inspiring and entertaining to our audience; she had them wanting more on the edge of their seats! An absolute pleasure to work with.

Hosting - Adriana interviews Michael J. Fox, author of No Time Like the Future! | Adriana Ink. [54:21] - Get Sharable Link
Talks & Conversations with Adriana Trigiani
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How to Create a Creative Life

In this motivational talk, many-time bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI teaches audiences how to tap into and strengthen their creativity. This inspirational program is interactive and includes powerful takeaways for audiences of all kinds. ...

In this motivational talk, many-time bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI teaches audiences how to tap into and strengthen their creativity. This inspirational program is interactive and includes powerful takeaways for audiences of all kinds.

Inspiring More Creativity at Work & in Business

New York Times bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI is an expert at maximizing creativity in her own work and sharing the practical takeaways and lessons with groups and organizations. In this empowering talk, Adriana shares insights about how to inspire our teams to be more creative at work, to incr ...

New York Times bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI is an expert at maximizing creativity in her own work and sharing the practical takeaways and lessons with groups and organizations. In this empowering talk, Adriana shares insights about how to inspire our teams to be more creative at work, to increase productivity, collaboration, and connection.

The Italian American Experience

Bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI shares her personal story of growing up in Big Stone Gap, Virginia in a big Italian family in this insightful and hilarious program. ...

Bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI shares her personal story of growing up in Big Stone Gap, Virginia in a big Italian family in this insightful and hilarious program.

Adriana Trigiani is a Sought-After Host and Emcee

Many-time bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI is an in-demand and experienced host and emcee for galas, fundraisers, and large venue engagements around the country. She is the permanent host and emcee for several notable events, and has hosted the Audie Awards, Poets and Writers Gala, New York City ...

Many-time bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI is an in-demand and experienced host and emcee for galas, fundraisers, and large venue engagements around the country. She is the permanent host and emcee for several notable events, and has hosted the Audie Awards, Poets and Writers Gala, New York City ArchCare Gala, and more with warmth and comedy for a memorable and successful event.

Motivational and Humorous Commencement Programs

Bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI is a gifted public speaker who has been sought after for her motivational – and humorous – commencement addresses. Balancing her consummate storytelling, empowering insights, and comedy, Adriana creates enlightening and lively presentations that make a memorable i ...

Bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI is a gifted public speaker who has been sought after for her motivational – and humorous – commencement addresses. Balancing her consummate storytelling, empowering insights, and comedy, Adriana creates enlightening and lively presentations that make a memorable impact.

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Writer and producer Adriana Trigiani connects with campus communities

New York Times bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI is a consistent delight to have on campus. From commencement to clubs, Trigiani connects with the entire campus community. She answers questions thoughtfully, shares inspiring stories about her life as a writer, and carries her uplifting energy through the engagement. Her speeches showcase her creativity and literary acumen. During audience Q&A and book signings, Trigiani takes the time to make every guest feel connected. She has visited The New School, New York University, the University of Virginia, the University of New Haven, and more. The University of New Haven says, “Her wit, charisma, intelligence, and genuine enthusiasm for her audience are amazing. She is one of the most generous individuals I have ever met and is always ready to help a good cause."

Watch Adriana Trigiani in conversation on The Good Left Undone with Warwick’s Books >>

Watch Adriana Trigiani’s touching commencement speech at Emory & Henry College >>

Many-time bestselling author Adriana Trigiani launches podcast with the great cultural figures of our time about the books that shaped their lives

Prolific, beloved writer and filmmaker ADRIANA TRIGIANI, the New York Times bestselling author of twenty books, is breaking into with the launch of You Are What You Read. The podcast is comprised of deep, surprising, and humorous exclusive conversations with the great cultural figures of our time, such as Sarah Jessica and other household names, about the books that shaped their lives. Trigiani builds on the global success of her Facebook Live show, Adriana Ink, where Adriana has hosted 400+ bestselling authors to a loyal digital audience of 2.1M listeners. One fan’s glowing five-star review of the trailer says, “I won’t want to miss one minute of the podcast. Adriana Trigiani is so right that reading makes us who we are and enriches our hearts and minds.”

Watch Adriani Trigiani’s peerless ability to host cultural conversations here >>

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Adriana Trigiani, filmmaker, television writer and producer, is the New York Times bestselling author of 20 books of fiction and nonfiction, including her latest, The Good Left Undone. Her work is published in 38 languages around the world. Her screen credits include writer/director of the major motion picture of her debut novel, Big Stone Gap, the adaptation of her novel Very Valentine, and director of Then Came You.

Her novels have been chosen by Book of the Month Club, UK's Richard and Judy Book Club twice, USA Today Book Club, People’s Book of the Week seven times, Lifetime Book Club, as well as other renowned national and international book clubs. Adriana has been profiled in The New York Times, USA Today, British Vogue, Publishers Weekly, Red Magazine, Writer’s Digest, Hallmark Magazine, Italian America Magazine, among others. She was featured in The New York Times 'By the Book', regularly contributes to the Richmond Times-Dispatch op-eds, and wrote the advice columnist ('Agony Aunt') for the Irish Independent.

Adriana serves as one of the first-ever authors contributing to Meta’s Bulletin column in conjunction with her international Facebook Live show, Adriana Ink, of which Adriana has hosted over 400 bestselling authors and counting with a reach of 1.4 million viewers.

Adriana has appeared on The Today Show for 22 years, CBS Sunday Morning, CBS This Morning, twice on The View (host pick and giveaway), Good Morning America as a featured summer read, and regularly appears on Good Day New York, PBS and NPR, making her one of the most sought after speakers in the world of books today.

Adriana is a popular host/emcee for galas, fundraisers, and large venue engagements around the country. She hosted the Audie Awards, Poets and Writers Gala, New York City ArchCare Gala, etc., and serves as the permanent host of the Erma Bombeck Arizona Women’s Board Authors Luncheon, the Charleston Post & Courier Book and Author Luncheon, and the Library of Virginia Literary Awards.

She has been a guest speaker with organizations and universities as well. Adriana conducted workshops and presented to students at New York University, The New School for Social Research, Fordham University, Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana, Brandeis University, University of Dayton, and University of Virginia at Wise. She delivered and received honorary degrees from Saint Mary's College, the University of New Haven (two honorary degrees), Emory & Henry College, and University of Virginia at Wise.

With her swath of knowledge in storytelling, filmmaking, and the Italian American experience, Adriana offers enlightening and lively presentations, discussions and workshops that challenge audiences to lead creative and impactful lives, and she does it with comedy.