Jason Hartley is a multifaceted writer, musician, and online marketer based in Decatur, Georgia. Originally from Columbia, SC, Hartley's career has been as varied and unpredictable as some of the luminaries he writes about. His artistic and professional endeavors have taken him from the study of dance and choreography at the American Dance Festival, Dance Space Inc., and Movement Research, to professional catalog writing for renowned figures like Martha Stewart.

In addition to his writing career, Hartley has written, performed, and recorded music professionally in bands such as Spigot, Toenut/Tyro, and Thank You Super among others. In his spare time, Jason has always been a dedicated writer of nonfiction, novels, and short humor. His writing has been published in esteemed publications like Esquire, Spin.com, and VH1's Best Week Ever blog.