Andrew E. Stoner was a renowned American author, known for his works in the field of non-fiction. His books covered a wide range of topics, including media, politics, history, true crime, and pop culture. Stoner's writing was informed by his diverse career, which included roles as a journalist, PR officer/director, and professor. At the time of his passing, he held the position of Associate Professor in the Communications Studies department at California State University, Sacramento.
Stoner's bibliography includes several noteworthy titles, such as "The Journalist of Castro Street: The Life of Randy Shilts," "Fear, Hate, and Victimhood: How George Wallace Wrote the Donald Trump Playbook," "Courthouse Chaos: Famous Trials and Lynchings," and "Campaign Crossroads: Presidential Politics in Indiana from Lincoln to Obama." He also co-wrote "Cobra Killer: Gay Porn, Murder, and the Manhunt to Bring the Killers to Justice" with Peter A. Conway. One of his most acclaimed works, "Betty White: A Century of Love and Laughs," won the Silver Medal Benjamin Franklin Digital Award from the IBPA. This recognition underscores the quality and impact of Stoner's writing.