About
Hello! Here is my biography:
Steve Hely is an American writer and television writer. He co-created the series Common Side Effects on Adult Swim/Max. His novel How I Became A Famous Novelist won the 2010 James Thurber Prize for American Humor. He’s the co-author of the comic travelogue The Ridiculous Race, wrote the travelogue The Wonder Trail: True Stories from Los Angeles to the End of the World, and is co-host of the podcast The Great Debates. He’s written for such TV shows as The Late Show with David Letterman, The Office, 30 Rock, Veep, and American Dad.
Here are my books for sale on Amazon. And here they are on Indiebound.
You can correspond with me at helphely@gmail.com
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On page 290 of The Wonder Trail you mention “one of the best travel books of all time” regarding Patagonia. What is the title and author of that book?
Thanks!
Russ
P.S. I am really enjoying your book!
You will find the answer on page 291, Russ! Thanks for writing, glad you are enjoying.
Got it. Thanks.
[…] essay scripts for TV shows such as American Dad!, The Office, or Late Show with David Letterman, Steve Hely likes to spin a bottle on a map and have it indicate him in a instruction of somewhere he has never […]
Hey Steve, I really enjoyed your book, “The Wonder Trail.” I checked it out at the library. It was like I took the trip with you, with your interesting stories, and interesting people. I looked up many places on line as I read the book. Now I have to return the book full of dog ears!
Hi, Steve! I bought your audio book, The Wonder Trail, from Audible and I really loved it! Up until now, my favorite book by my favorite travel writer has been The Great Patagonian Express ( Paul Theroux). After reafing your book, I may have to revise the ranking……. Thank you for writing about your wonderful adventures. I also really appreciate the historical perspective you include for each country. Very helpful.
You mentioned sending a free PDF book, which I hope you will do.
Oh, and thanks for mentioning In Patagonia. I’m ordering it now……..
Yes, Virginia, I will send you a free copy — email me at helphely at gmail
Steve,
First the bad news: Found The Wonder Trail at the Dollar Store. The Good News: I liked the book.
It was very entertaining, enlightening and had cool stuff in it..
Thanks for a fun read.
Am very much enjoying your book “How I Became a Famous Novelist.” It is so funny and insightful and you really nailed my hometown of El Paso. Thanks for a fun read.
I’m so pleased! Thanks Dr!
just finished the wonder trail-fantastic-could not put it down-keep it up SIR STEVE- would love to read a trip to canada! would love a copy-thanks- bob gitter
yessir, send me an email at helphely at gmail and I will send
Just finished listening and enjoying your audio book, Wonder Trail. Realized how different we filter listening to a story told to us compared to reading the written word, especially a travel book.
At the very end of Wonder Trail, you mentioned a free e-book. When you get around to it, I’d appreciate receiving it.
Thank you
David Hidalgo
Bear Valley Springs, Ca
Right on David, send me an email at helphely at gmail and I will send.
How I became A Famous Novelist is one of my favourite books, have read it about 10 times
When are we gonna get some more Great Debates episodes?
I’m on a ship from Helsinki, Finland to Tallinn, Estonia. I just discovered your blog entry about Tupaia’s map (saw a Reddit post about the map and found your site via further googling). Now reading your post about Carter and Dylan, and then going to read about LBJ.
The early sunset here is stunning and I still have almost two hours to go before I arrive. I think the internet will cut off in international waters, so I’m gonna open several of your posts in advance for offline reading.
That’s beautiful! Have a great sail. I wrote about a similar trip (Helsinki to Stockholm) in The Ridiculous Race.