Age, Biography and Wiki
Jay Asher was born on 30 September, 1975 in Arcadia, California, United States, is an Author. Discover Jay Asher's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
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Author |
| Age |
49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
30 September, 1975 |
| Birthday |
30 September |
| Birthplace |
Arcadia, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Author with the age 49 years old group.
Jay Asher Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Jay Asher height not available right now. We will update Jay Asher's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Jay Asher's Wife?
His wife is Joan Marie (m. 2002)
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Not Available |
| Wife |
Joan Marie (m. 2002) |
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| Children |
1 |
Jay Asher Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jay Asher worth at the age of 49 years old? Jay Asher’s income source is mostly from being a successful Author. He is from United States. We have estimated
Jay Asher's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Author |
Jay Asher Social Network
Timeline
In February 2018, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators announced that it had expelled and cut ties with Asher in 2017 following allegations of sexual harassment. Asher disputed that he was expelled stating that he left voluntarily, and filed a lawsuit against the society. Prior to the lawsuit the allegations were not publicly reported in the press. Asher maintains that the affairs were consensual and that he has been a target of harassment for a decade. Asher has not revealed the names of his accusers stating that he has no intention in doing so.
On February 13, 2018, a spokesperson for Netflix confirmed to BuzzFeed News that Asher did not play a creative role in the further seasons of the series.
Asher's novel, Thirteen Reasons Why, was considered for a film treatment with Selena Gomez starring. Netflix released a series based on the novel on March 31, 2017, with Gomez serving as executive producer.
In April 2017, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators ("SCBWI") and Asher's agent received an email signed anonymously by seven female members of the society accusing Asher of using conferences to lure women into sexual affairs and that he threatened them to keep quiet. Asher, who is married, admitted to engaging in multiple affairs with members of the society and agreed to no longer attend the conferences in any capacity.
Asher had published four books: Thirteen Reasons Why, a 2007 New York Times best-selling young-adult fiction novel; The Future of Us, co-written by Carolyn Mackler; What Light; and Piper. Asher had also written several picture books and middle school humor novels.Thirteen Reasons Why had won several awards and had received five stars from Teen Book Review. It had also received high praise from Ellen Hopkins, Sherman Alexie, Chris Crutcher, and Gordon Korman.
Asher married Joan Marie on September 7, 2002. Asher lives in California.
Jay Asher (born September 30, 1975) is an American writer and novelist. He is best known for writing the bestselling 2007 book Thirteen Reasons Why.
Asher was born in Arcadia, California, on September 30, 1975. He attended Cuesta Community College and later California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, before leaving during his junior year to pursue his career as a writer. Asher spent years trying to kick-start a career writing children's picture books. During this time, Asher worked at a shoe store, a trophy shop, libraries, and bookstores.
