Our Authors
Meet the creative minds behind our humor, recovery, and specialty books
Our Creative Team
Behind every Throw Down Press book is a team of creative writers who understand that humor heals, laughter connects us, and sometimes the best medicine comes in the form of a well-timed joke or perfectly crafted activity book.
Meet Our Featured Authors
Author Brand Collections
AKN Publishing Brand
Specialty: Internet humor & lifestyle books
Featured Work: "What The F*ck Is My Password" - our bestselling password organizer that brings humor to digital life organization.
Style: Irreverent, practical humor that solves real-world problems with a smile.
Recovery Laughs Series
Specialty: Addiction & sobriety recovery support
Featured Work: "Recovery is My New Favorite High" and 11 other recovery-focused activity books.
Style: Supportive humor that acknowledges the challenges of recovery while providing encouragement and entertainment.
Surgery Smiles Series
Specialty: Medical recovery & healing humor
Featured Work: Hip surgery, knee surgery, hysterectomy, and other surgical recovery activity books.
Style: Gentle humor that brings light to difficult recovery periods while providing practical entertainment.
Wally Bent Brand
Specialty: Political humor & satire
Featured Work: 24 political humor books including presidential and election-themed gag gifts.
Style: Satirical political commentary that finds humor in current events and political figures.
What Makes Our Authors Special
🎯 Real-World Understanding
Our authors understand that humor needs to serve a purpose - whether that's helping someone through recovery, providing the perfect gag gift, or just making someone's day brighter.
💡 Creative Problem Solving
From password organization to surgical recovery entertainment, our authors find creative ways to address real needs with humor and personality.
🎭 Diverse Humor Styles
Whether you enjoy irreverent adult humor, gentle recovery support, or political satire, our authors cover the spectrum of comedy styles.
📚 Quality Content
Every book is crafted with care, ensuring that the humor is appropriate for its audience and the content is genuinely helpful and entertaining.
Book Series & Collections
Our authors work within specialized series to ensure consistency and quality across related books:
Recovery Laughs Collection
A comprehensive collection of activity books designed specifically for addiction and sobriety recovery, featuring humor that heals and activities that support positive recovery journeys.
View CollectionSurgery Smiles Series
Specialized activity books for various surgical procedures including hip, knee, gallbladder, hysterectomy, and other common surgeries. Each book is tailored to its specific recovery type.
View CollectionPolitical Humor Collection
Political satire and humor books perfect for election seasons and political commentary. Features both sides of the political spectrum with equal-opportunity humor.
View CollectionAuthor Philosophy
Our authors share a common philosophy: humor should serve a purpose. Whether that purpose is helping someone heal, providing the perfect laugh at the right moment, or creating a memorable gift experience, every book is created with intention and care.
We believe in humor that builds up rather than tears down, laughter that heals rather than hurts, and books that create genuine moments of joy in people's lives.