Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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A virtual Secrets of Publishing panel event with bestselling authors, luminary editors, agents, and New York Times contributors, celebrating Sgt. Aquilino Gonell’s new book "American Shield." Moderated by New School writing professor Susan Shapiro, author of "The Book Bible." This event was pre-recorded.

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The Panel Includes:
- Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, U.S. Army soldier and Iraq War veteran (author of "American Shield")
- Jennifer Baker, publishing professional (author of "Forgive Me Not")
- Meg Thompson, literary agent
- Samantha Wekstein, literary agent
- Peter Catapano, New York Times editor (author of "Question Everything")
- Dan Smetanka, Counterpoint Executive Editor
- Dan Lopez, Counterpoint editor (author of "The Show House")
- Moderated by Susan Shapiro (author of "The Forgiveness Tour," "Book Bible," "Byline Bible")