Richard Hartwell

RICHARD "DIXIE" HARTWELL is the pen name of John Lee, a public speaker and the author of more than 17 self-help and psychology books, including Growing Yourself Back Up. He is the author of When the Buddha Met Bubba, his debut novel.

Hartwell received the 2010 National Indie Excellence Award for best book in the New Age Fiction category. Before writing fiction, he served as a professor at the University of Texas and the University of Alabama and has appeared on Oprah, 20/20, The View, CNN, PBS, and NPR.

When he’s not writing, Hartwell works as a consultant, having advised institutions including the Betty Ford Clinic. Much of his fiction draws on his expertise in recovery, relationships, men’s issues, spirituality, and creativity.

Richard lives in Alabama.

Richard Hartwell’s books are published by Turner Publishing.

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