Appearances
Why book Archer Mayor as your featured speaker?
Last time you had a guest speaker, did you notice people shifting uncomfortably in their seats, checking watches, gazing out the window, stifling a yawn? No such behavior has ever been observed during a presentation by Archer Mayor.
Archer Mayor brings to gatherings of all ages and backgrounds a wealth of experience, an easy give-and-take style, a lively wit, and a natural feel for the needs and interests of his audience. Epiphanies possible. Author Archer Mayor tailors his presentation entirely to your group, drawing on questions, comments, revelations, and challenges to construct an engaging, absorbing dialogue. Anyone with an interest in writing and/or reading will find themselves enlightened, amused, and-for once-with all their questions answered.
Having Archer Mayor appear at your event is an entertaining, engaging, and inspiring experience. Book Archer Mayor for your event.
Critical acclaim for guest appearances by Archer Mayor
“Archer Mayor knows writing —period. His discussions with students and faculty are informative, entertaining, and stimulating. His wry, dry sense of humor, his unusual background, his fund of knowledge about his craft-all make him a terrific “find” as a visiting writer, and a rare treat for both formal and informal gatherings.”
— Dave Wilson The Hotchkiss School Lakeville, CT
“My students (young and old) enter the world of an outstanding writer, are mesmerized by his methods, research, concerns, and especially his imagination. For the mystery writer, the aspiring writer, or those curious about the workings of a remarkable talent, a session with Archer Mayor is priceless.”
— George Demko, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
“I have coordinated many author visits and Archer Mayor's ranks among the most outstanding. His willingness to share his time, insights, and expertise was the highlight of the year for my English students. He presents a compelling picture of one of the ways that good art, in the words of Horace, works; that is, it delights and instructs.”
— Daniel McMahon, Ph.D. Principal, The Bullis School, Potomac, MD
“The evening Archer Mayor joined us was the highlight of the year for the library. We so thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, we couldn't believe that 90 minutes had passed so quickly.”
— Lorna Rivers, Leverett Library, Leverett, MA
“We are indebted to Mr. Mayor for the time he spent with us. His background and experience allowed him to visit not only with English classes, but also with Journalism, History, and Science classes. He is amazingly approachable and understands and respects the commitment that teachers make to their students, and understands, as well, the curiosity of those students, answering each of their questions as if they were being asked for the first time.”
—Patrick Smith, DeMatha Catholic H.S., Hyattsville, MD
“Archer Mayor has been a guest on several occasions. Each time, his dry wit and obvious intelligence have engaged the students, offering them insight about the discipline and focus necessary for the work of a professional writer. Archer's critique of students' own writing was direct and constructive. In end-of-the-term evaluations, they have consistently cited his visits as a highlight.”
—Martha Lyman, Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, MA