James Scott Bell

James Scott Bell is a highly accomplished author, known for his prolific writing in the thriller genre. He has written several series, including the Mike Romeo thriller series and the Ty Buchanan legal thriller series. In addition to his own successful writing career, Bell also writes books for other authors to help them improve their craft.

Before becoming a full-time writer, Bell worked as a trial lawyer. He has since transitioned to writing and speaking about the craft of writing. Bell is a bestselling author, with notable works including "Try Dying," "No Legal Grounds," "Presumed Guilty," "Glimpses of Paradise," and "Breach of Promise." He has won the Christy Award for Excellence in Inspirational Fiction and has been a fiction columnist for Writer's Digest magazine.

Bell has also written two books in the Writers' Digest series, "Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure" and "Revision & Self-Editing." He has shared his knowledge and expertise in writing by teaching at Pepperdine University and various writers conferences. Bell's academic background includes studying writing at the University of California, Santa Barbara with Raymond Carver, and graduating with honors from the University of Southern California Law School.

In addition to his successful career as a writer and teacher, Bell is also a popular writing instructor and conference speaker. He has a weekly blog at Kill Zone and offers updates and deals on his new releases through his website. Bell's writing has been recognized with several awards, including the International Thriller Writers Award.