Peter Occhiogrosso is the author or coauthor of more than 20 nonfiction books, as well as a journalist who began his writing career in the 1970s as a music reviewer and interviewer. Since 1987 many of his books have focused on spirituality and world religion, although he has also coauthored books by public figures as disparate as talk-show host Larry King, cabaret singer Michael Feinstein, and rock icon Frank Zappa.

As his interests expanded from the world of music to encompass spiritual life and practices, Peter wrote a series of books about spiritual experience, including "Once A Catholic" (Houghton-Mifflin); "Through the Labyrinth" (Penguin); and a popular guide to the world's religions entitled "The Joy of Sects" (Doubleday). At the same time, he maintained a parallel career as a coauthor and collaborator, adding to his books with King and Zappa by helping to write Caroline Myss's "Why People Don't Heal" and "Sacred Contracts," both of which were New York Times Best Sellers.

He also coauthored five books on prayer and healing with Ron Roth, PhD. In 2012 he worked with yoga master Mark Whitwell to create "The Promise of Love, Sex, and Intimacy" (Atria). Following a lifelong interest in nutrition and health, Peter has also collaborated with Vijay Vad, MD, of the Hospital for Special Surgery, on a leading book about arthritis treatment, "Arthritis Rx" (Gotham), as well as Dr. Vad's latest book, "Stop Pain" (Hay House). Three of the books Peter coauthored became New York Times Best Sellers.