46 min

MTTA 199: Dana Perry Meet the Thriller Author (Author Interviews)

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Dana Perry is an award-winning author of crime fiction and a journalist in New York City where he has had a long career as a top editor at the New York Post, New York Daily News, Star magazine and NBC News.







As R. G. Belsky, he is a contributing writer for The Big Thrill magazine and has published 20 novels—all set in the New York city media world







The first three novels in his new Nikki Cassidy series, starting with THE NOWHERE GIRLS, will be published on April 2.







Dana Perry’s latest series, starting with “The Nowhere Girls,” introduces readers to the intriguing character of Nikki Cassidy, an FBI agent with a troubled past. Set in a small town in Southeastern Ohio, the story unfolds as Nikki delves into a new case, uncovering secrets that lead her to revisit the unsolved mystery of her sister’s abduction and murder. Perry’s skillful storytelling weaves together a tale of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists that will keep readers eagerly turning the pages.







What sets Dana Perry’s writing apart is his ability to draw inspiration from real-life events and infuse them into his fictional narratives. With a knack for creating strong, kick-ass female characters like Nikki Cassidy, Perry brings a fresh and dynamic energy to the thriller genre. His background as a journalist covering high-profile cases such as the Son of Sam serial killer adds a layer of authenticity to his storytelling, making his novels both captivating and thought-provoking. If you’re looking for a thrilling escape into a world of mystery and suspense, Dana Perry’s books are a must-read for any fan of the genre.







Connect with Dana Perry







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Twitter



Goodreads



Amazon



Link





















Other books by Dana Perry















Show Notes and Transcript









* Dana Perry, an award-winning author of crime fiction and journalist, was interviewed in this episode.







* Dana Perry has had a long career as a top editor at the New York Post, New York Daily News, Star magazine, and NBC News.







* Dana Perry also writes under the name R. G. Belsky and has published over 20 mystery novels, all set in the New York City media world.







* Dana Perry discusses his writing process and transition from journalism to full-time authorship.







* He talks about his experience writing under pressure and meeting deadlines due to his background in journalism.







* Dana Perry does not outline his novels and enjoys letting the characters surprise him as he writes.







* He shares insights into his new book series featuring FBI agent Nikki Cassidy,

Dana Perry is an award-winning author of crime fiction and a journalist in New York City where he has had a long career as a top editor at the New York Post, New York Daily News, Star magazine and NBC News.







As R. G. Belsky, he is a contributing writer for The Big Thrill magazine and has published 20 novels—all set in the New York city media world







The first three novels in his new Nikki Cassidy series, starting with THE NOWHERE GIRLS, will be published on April 2.







Dana Perry’s latest series, starting with “The Nowhere Girls,” introduces readers to the intriguing character of Nikki Cassidy, an FBI agent with a troubled past. Set in a small town in Southeastern Ohio, the story unfolds as Nikki delves into a new case, uncovering secrets that lead her to revisit the unsolved mystery of her sister’s abduction and murder. Perry’s skillful storytelling weaves together a tale of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists that will keep readers eagerly turning the pages.







What sets Dana Perry’s writing apart is his ability to draw inspiration from real-life events and infuse them into his fictional narratives. With a knack for creating strong, kick-ass female characters like Nikki Cassidy, Perry brings a fresh and dynamic energy to the thriller genre. His background as a journalist covering high-profile cases such as the Son of Sam serial killer adds a layer of authenticity to his storytelling, making his novels both captivating and thought-provoking. If you’re looking for a thrilling escape into a world of mystery and suspense, Dana Perry’s books are a must-read for any fan of the genre.







Connect with Dana Perry







Facebook



Twitter



Goodreads



Amazon



Link





















Other books by Dana Perry















Show Notes and Transcript









* Dana Perry, an award-winning author of crime fiction and journalist, was interviewed in this episode.







* Dana Perry has had a long career as a top editor at the New York Post, New York Daily News, Star magazine, and NBC News.







* Dana Perry also writes under the name R. G. Belsky and has published over 20 mystery novels, all set in the New York City media world.







* Dana Perry discusses his writing process and transition from journalism to full-time authorship.







* He talks about his experience writing under pressure and meeting deadlines due to his background in journalism.







* Dana Perry does not outline his novels and enjoys letting the characters surprise him as he writes.







* He shares insights into his new book series featuring FBI agent Nikki Cassidy,

46 min