Titans of Fortune presents historically accurate and fun-to-read biographical profiles of America’s greatest moguls, men and women who shaped a nation, wielded unrestrained power, amassed enormous fortunes and, in many cases, lived opulent lifestyles. Above all, they were empire builders who influenced how we dress, what we eat, how we travel, what we read, the laws that regulate our lives, politics, entertainment, global communication, mass transportation, urban growth, and industrial development. Some were robber barons, others great philanthropists, but they all had a splendid audacity.

Written by syndicated columnist and award-winning author Daniel Alef, these biographical profiles, ranging from 1,000 to more than 5,000 words, are steeped in history and provide insight into the qualities and characteristics that made these men and women enormously successful. 

Titans of Fortune profiles are as entertaining as they are informative. Written in a concise, easy to read style, they have garnered wide-spread acknowledgments from readers and from descendants of many of the titans.

Titans of Fortune profiles are now available for purchase individually, in 10-Article packs, and in digital book formats. Audio articles and an audio book about America’s great automobile pioneers are also available. We invite you to step in and surf our site.

“I've read these wonderful profiles with such pleasure…
—Barnaby Conrad
International best- selling author and founder of the Santa Barbara Writers Conference
“I am a great fan of Titans of Fortune... Dan Alef has found a savvy combination of facts and feelings in selected bios
—Fred Klein
Former executive editor at Bantam Books.
“As a fellow lawyer and writer, I was impressed with your easy style and eye for detail, and fluid prose--two hallmarks of a good storyteller.
—Pierce O'Donnell
Author of Fatal Subtraction and In Time of War.
“This is the best encapsulation of Otis I've ever read.
—Marilyn Chandler De Young
Otis Chandler’s wife
“A friend of mine, who lives in Santa Barbara, sent me the copy of Capt. Matson, that was printed in your paper. It was beautifully written and I will put it in my keepsakes. I am a granddaughter of the Capt.; my father was Walter Matson...
—Carol Park
“For a long time, I have enjoyed your essays. They are concise, well-written and informative. I think we do not tell writers often enough how much we appreciate their work, so I thought I would drop you a line.
—Mashey Bernstein
Lecturer, Writing Program at University of California at Santa Barbara
“It was fun to see you, especially as your mind was still churning Getty's life story, and then . . . bam, it was there. You have a great reportial touch.
—Doran William Cannon
Award-winning Hollywood screenwriter, author and founder of The Writers Academy