Bedford Books

Meet & Greet: Michael Neiman

Meet & Greet: Michael Neiman

Join us for a special celebration of lifelong backpacker and outdoor enthusiast Michael Neiman and the release of Hello My Name Is Sharkbait.

Copies of Michael's book will be available for purchase.

About the Author:

Michael Neiman, trail name Sharkbait, is a lifelong backpacker and outdoor enthusiast who first learned of the Appalachian Trail as a young adult. Almost two decades later, he set out to complete a continuous thru-hike from Georgia to Maine, chronicling each day of his five-month journey on a personal WordPress blog and YouTube channel.

His online journal drew a dedicated following of friends, hikers, and strangers, which further inspired a passion for writing. His books bring daily trail adventures to life, both through vivid imagery on the page and inspiration to get outside and walk one’s own footpaths.

When not out hiking, Michael lives in Ridgefield, Connecticut, with his wife and family. He can be found exploring local trails or introducing others to the magic of the AT, whether in person or through his writing.