Buddy Levy

A man of many talents, Buddy Levy has worked as a Washington State University professor of English, television personality, and freelance writer. With more than thirty years as a teacher, Levy has contributed a lot to media, academia, and literature. Throughout his career, he has been the author of several narrative history books and a bunch of articles in adventure journalism and travel. His works have been in some of the most prestigious publications including Discover and Alaska Airlines Magazine. Among his most popular works of fiction is Conquistador, the novel chronicling the Spanish conquest of the Aztec empire that is in development to be made into a TV series. As an academic, he has equally made some notable contributions as he taught creative writing, fostered literary talent, and mentored students at Washington State University. In addition to his writing, he has also worked in TV, and from 2010 to 2012, he was the host of the historical mystery show Decoded on History Channel.