James A. Fragale is an accomplished writer and record producer. With articles featured in publications like Billboard Magazine, GQ, People Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, the Writer's Digest, the Huffington Post, Newsweek, and the regional favorite West Virginia Hillbilly, his diverse writing repertoire speaks volumes.
Transitioning seamlessly between the roles of a writer and producer, Fragale has collaborated with music industry luminaries like Angelo Badalamenti, Melba Moore, Valerie Simpson, and the chart-topping arranger Charles Calello of "Four Seasons" fame.
His writing finesse extends to screenwriting, where he's been honored with two John Truby Student Screenwriting Awards. He further shared his screenwriting journey in Creative Screenwriter Magazine with a thoughtful article titled "Who is Syd Field and Why Does Everyone Own his Books?", offering insights into the world of screenwriting education and film production.
Hailing from Clarksburg, West Virginia, Fragale pursued journalism at the University of Miami and later earned his bachelor's degree in English from Salem College, Salem, West Virginia. Beyond journalism and music, he has penned seven novels including the Fellini-esque and the critically acclaimed "The Answer to Life."
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