

Patterson has donated millions of dollars in grants and scholarship to various universities, teachers' colleges, independent bookstores, school libraries, and college students to promote literacy. In November 2015, Patterson received the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation. His total income over a decade is estimated at $700 million. In 2016, Patterson topped Forbes 's list of highest-paid authors for the third consecutive year, with an income of $95 million. His books have sold more than 425 million copies, and he was the first person to sell 1 million e-books. Among his works are the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch & Wizard, Private and Middle School series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction, and romance novels. We are thrilled to partner with Michael Lombardo and his team as we accelerate our content production across all genres.James Brendan Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author.

eOne has a proven appetite for the breadth of material JPE creates, and relationships with the kind of talent and broadcasters we want to work with. Patterson added, “I look forward to working with a truly independent studio.

We are fortunate to partner with James and his entertainment partner Bill Robinson, to expand the Patterson body of work to produce even more memorable content.” Michael Lombardo, eOne’s President of Global Television said, “As one of the most iconic and prolific storytellers of our generation whose books offer something for just about everyone, James has captured the hearts and minds of audiences around the world. He partnered with President Bill Clinton to write The President Is Missing, which is at Showtime, and is writing another book, The President’s Daughter, with the former Commander in Chief. He has created characters including Alex Cross and Michael Bennett and books include the Women’s Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Middle School, and I Funny. Patterson is one of the world’s bestselling authors and has written around 150 books. Baird's 'Everything's Going To Be Great' For eOne
