2 weeks Ago
Thompson GREAT BARRINGTON — Neal Thompson has been named publisher of Orion, an independent nonprofit, quarterly magazine focused on nature, culture and place. Thompson brings a breadth of experience across the literary and nonprofit worlds. As an author, journalist, editor, and literary arts funder, he has worked across nearly every facet of the publishing arena.
He has sixth nonfiction book, "The First Kennedys," was released in 2022. His books have been named to "best of" lists by NPR, the Wall Street Journal, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more. A former newspaper reporter, he has written for the New York Times, The Washington Post, Outside, Esquire, Men’s Health, and others.
He has appeared on numerous TV and radio programs, including NPR, PBS, "The Daily Show," CNN, The History Channel, Fox, and ESPN. Currently a resident of Seattle, Thompson will be relocating to the New England area. His past accomplishments include adjunct faculty at the University of North Carolina’s Great Smokies Writing Program, Seattle Arts and Lectures board member, and director of the Amazon Literary Partnership philanthropic program.
Donovan Arthen, who has been serving as interim executive director for the last year, will remain on staff and return to his previous role as chief of finance, operations, people, and culture. Orion has an international print circulation of nearly 20,000 and a digital edition with 1.8 million readers per year.
In addition, it hosts writers’ workshops and publishes books..
