Paul J. Batura is an author and researcher who serves as a special aide to National Radio Hall of Fame host and bestselling author Dr. James C. Dobson of Focus on the Family.

A native of New York, Batura has worked at Long Island’s Newsday and legendary talk radio station WOR. A student of radio and a veteran of 60 marathons, he now lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife Julie and their son Riley Hamilton.

Batura's first best-selling book was Gadzooks! Dr. James Dobson's Laws of Life and Leadership [Tyndale, 2004]. A breezy look at America's foremost family counselor, the work continues to be utilized as a resource for both corporate and personal development. Batura's award-winning essays and commentaries have also been featured worldwide, including the emotional story of adoption and redemption, The Angel in the Whirlwind.

VO2 Max Communications

Paul also runs a full service writing shop designed to provide articulate, creative and spirit-filled material for corporations, organizations, celebrities, politicians and other professional entities. As one client said, "Paul is a speechwriter with a penchant for turning heads by turning phrases." Founded upon the premise that the right words, spoken or written at
the right time will transform circumstance, Paul's firm is committed to capturing the vision, voice and tone of their varied and unique clients.

Paul Harvey

Paul's been a student of Paul Harvey since he was old enough to listen to the radio. In fact, when Paul and Julie married in 2001, Paul Harvey even attended their wedding – albeit indirectly. At the conclusion of the ceremony, just as the minister declared them husband and wife and they turned to walk down the aisle, the golden voice boomed out the declarative dismissal: "And now ...the Rest of the Story." The church erupted.

Years ago, when Paul wrote to the Radio Hall of Fame legend to compliment
a sponsor, Mr. Harvey featured his letter on the air. Click the icon to listen.