Denise Kiernan author biography, plus links to books by Denise Kiernan.

Denise Kiernan

Denise Kiernan is an award‑winning author, journalist, and producer with three decades of storytelling experience whose books have been translated into numerous languages. Her previous titles—The Last Castle and The Girls of Atomic City—were instant New York Times bestsellers in both hardcover and paperback. Kiernan has also co-authored several popular history titles including Signing Their Lives Away, Signing Their Rights Away, and Stuff Every American Should Know. She has been published in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Village Voice, Rolling Stone, Time, Ms. Magazine, and many more publications. Throughout her career, Kiernan's engaging personality and expertise has made her a featured guest on many radio and television shows, including NPR's Weekend Edition, PBS NewsHour, MSNBC Morning Joe, and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

This biography was last updated on 06/23/2026.

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