James W. ZiskinJames W. Ziskin is an American crime fiction author. He has won an Anthony Award, a Barry Award, and two Macavity Awards.Early life and educationZiskin grew up in Amsterdam, New York. He studied Romance Languages and Literature at the University of Pennsylvania.CareerFollowing his education, Ziskin worked as a photo-news producer and writer in New York City before becoming the director of New York University's Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo from 1993 to 1998.PublicationsNovelsDanny Jacobs books*Ellie Stone books*Short stories*