Author Bio & Stories

Daniel Roberts

Daniel Roberts is a magazine reporter and book critic in New York who has written for Salon, NPR.org, and The Daily Beast. He tweets @readDanwrite and has a website.

  • November 14, 2012
    I Want This Frikkin’ Million Dollars In This Game!

    He struggled through a torn MCL, losing 60 pounds and the indignity of being stuck on island with Blair from The Facts of Life; but ultimately, Jeff Kent's run on Survivor ended  because of his biggest vulnerability: how gosh darn likable he is. 

  • September 18, 2012
    An Island Unto Himself

    He has squabbled with Barry Bonds in the dugout and T.J. Simers in a clubhouse, injured himself while "washing his car" and won a National League MVP. But by going on CBS' Survivor, Jeff Kent is entering a new universe of strangeness. Luckily, he is bringing his sunny attitude and mustache along with him.

  • March 28, 2012
    Tiger’s Popsicle Problem

    Tiger Woods may still end up the greatest golfer in the history of the sport. His sleazy personal life has made him into a totally different kind of celebrity. With this much ground to cover, it's no wonder that Hank Haney's new book is only the tip of the iceberg.