Neale Donald Walsch, born on September 10, 1943, in Milwaukee, is an American author widely known for his series Conversations with God. Beyond his acclaimed book series, Walsch has made significant contributions as an actor, screenwriter, and speaker. His literary journey began with an urgent quest for spiritual meaning that eventually led to what he describes as conversations with God.

Walsch's literary oeuvre also includes Friendship with God, Communion with God, The God of Tomorrow, and What God Wants. His notable work, Home with God: In a Life That Never Ends, was published in 2006. Following a revelatory experience in August 2016, he released Awakening the Species, the fourth book in the Conversations with God series, marking the latest addition to his prolific body of work.

As a modern-day spiritual messenger, Walsch's words have touched millions worldwide, fostering profound spiritual awakenings and life transitions. His Conversations with God series has been translated into 34 languages, and each book in the series has graced the New York Times Bestseller list. In addition to the Conversations with God series, Walsch has published 16 other works and produced numerous video and audio programs, further extending his influence and teachings across the globe.