Exeter native and UNH grad Mark Dagostino got his start writing for the Boston Globe's NH Weekly section in the 1990s. He went on to a storied career at People Magazine, working in L.A. and New York City, where for over a decade (most recently as a Senior Writer) he sat down for exclusive interviews with a wide range of celebrities--Michael J. Fox, Lindsay Lohan, Robert Redford, the Olsen Twins, and Exeter's own Dan Brown among them--while also gaining behind-the-scenes access to such major events as the Oscars and Golden Globe Awards. He also covered a wide range of breaking news and human interest stories, including interviewing families at Ground Zero in the aftermath of 9/11. 

Mark recently moved back to New Hampshire with his family, and in addition to starting his career in books, is about to start a new venture in his life—serving as Senior Editor at Tonic.com, a web-based media company focused on "good news," including charitable causes, green initiatives, and celebrity and entertainment stories designed to uplift and inspire.
 
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