Michael Zezima (known as Mickey Z) (born April 30, 1960) is a writer, editor, blogger and novelist living in New York City with his wife, Michele. He writes a bimonthly column, "Mickey Z. Says", for VegNews magazine and he has also appeared on the C-SPAN network's Book TV program. He is also a regular contributor to Planet Green, ZNet, CounterPunch, and other websites.
Michael Zezima adopted the name Mickey Z after working at a gym in New York City where a friend called him Mickey. He liked the sound of it and used it in his pen name.
Book TV: "Outside the Ballot Box: Election 2004 & Beyond", panel discussion involving Mark Andersen, Elaine Cassel, Mickey Z. Saturday, October 23, 2004. CSPAN-2 listing