J.W. Zarek
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J.W. Zarek

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J.W. Zarek is a three-time bestselling author and award-winning screenwriter who helps catch naughty folk for the Government. His global adventures include teaching English in Japan, climbing to the top of Mount Fuji, getting kicked off of Mount Rainier, navigating the Suez Canal, hunting pirates in the Persian Gulf, and successfully completing the Walt Disney World Marathon as a woman. His academic research on relationship dynamics led to an invitation to present a paper at the International Forensics Congress in China, influencing his approach to character development and plot construction. Drawing from these diverse experiences, Zarek brings real-world authenticity to his storytelling. His debut novel "The Devil Pulls the Strings" has garnered over 41 awards, including the Overall Best Book of 2021 from the Chanticleer International Book Awards and multiple CIBA ceremony honors. The novel's adapted TV pilot recently earned the Best American Script Award at the 2024 International Berlin Film Festival, further cementing his reputation in both literary and screenwriting circles. His other acclaimed works include "Writer's Success Secrets," which reached the Wall Street Journal bestseller list, and the widely successful "The Happiness Code." Looking ahead, Zarek is preparing to launch the Bella Brown series, a whimsical six-book children's collection that follows an eight-year-old girl who discovers magical secrets in her grandmother's garden and befriends a mischievous house spirit named Pip. The series is scheduled to launch between September 2025 and January 2026.
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