Who we are

Diversion Publishing is a leading independent publishing company with a broad reach in print, digital and audio formats. Its flagship imprint Diversion Books specializes in captivating works of nonfiction across categories like history, music, current events, business, sports, true crime, and science. It also publishes fiction, offering can’t-put-down reads in the thriller, sci-fi, and historical genres. Diversion Books is known for high-quality titles that resonate with a wide audience. Diversion titles are sold in the trade via Simon & Schuster.

Non-Fiction

  • Current Events

  • Music

  • History

  • Business

  • Sports

  • True Crime

  • Science

Fiction

  • Science Fiction/Fantasy

  • Romantasy

  • Mystery/Thriller

  • Horror

Meet the Team

  • Scott Waxman

    Publisher and CEO

  • Keith Wallman

    Editor-in-Chief

    History, Politics, Current Events, Sports, Music, and True Crime

  • Toni Kirkpatrick

    Senior Editor

    Thriller, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Romantasy, and Horror

  • Dan Ambrosio

    Executive Editor

    Business, Health, Self-Help & Personal Growth, Psychology, Parenting & Education, Sports & Fitness, and Popular Culture, Memoir and Narrative Nonfiction

  • Evan Phail

    Acquisitions Editor

    Sports, True Crime, Music, History, Adventure, Pop Culture, and Geek Culture

  • Nina Smenta

    Editorial Assistant

  • Shannon Donnely

    Marketing & Publicity Manager

  • Michelle Duran

    Marketing & Publicity Associate

  • Sue Mercer

    Operations Manager

  • Ellie O'Hara

    Operations Assistant

  • Amy Martin

    Managing Editor