‘Spare’, the Prince’s tell-all autobiography, has been making headlines ahead of its official release on January 10.
The Sun, The Daily Telegraph, Page Six and more translated copies of Harry’s book after some copies accidentally went on sale early in Spain days before the book hit shelves.
The leaked snippets have reportedly featured some jaw-dropping claims made by the Duke of Sussex from being physically attacked by his brother Prince William to the now King being jealous of him and his wife, Meghan Markle.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Pultizer Prize-winning novelist as Prince Harry’s book hits shelves.
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What is a Ghostwriter as Prince Harry releases memoir Spare?
A Ghostwriter is a person that has been hired to write a book, an article, a speech or another piece of written work on behalf of another.
The other person would be officially credited as the author.
Although Prince Harry’s book is told in the first person, the novelist JR Moehringer collaborated and ghostwrote the highly-anticipated memoir.
Moehrinher has reportedly earned a seven-figure sum from writing the book, according to the Evening Standard.
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Who is the Ghostwriter JR Moehringer behind Prince Harry’s book?
John Joseph Moehringer – more commonly known by his penname JR Moehringer – is an acclaimed American novelist and journalist.
Born in New York City, Moehringer was raised in Manhasset, New York and Scottsdale, Arizona before pursuing an Ivy League education at Yale University.
He began his career as a News Assistant at the New York Times and has worked for several American publications…
