Today, we enjoy catching up with our long-time friend and an integral part of our marketing success story, Z.J. Czupor. While his contributions to Peak Advisers’ growth have been invaluable, it’s a fascinating pivot in his career that we’re excited to spotlight. Z.J. Czupor is now a successful fiction writer.
Z.J. writes mysteries and thrillers under the pen name Zoltan James and nonfiction under his own name. Born in Osterode, Germany, to Hungarian parents, he moved to the U.S. when he was only 20 months old. He spent his early years in Lawrence, Kansas, before settling in Denver with his wife and their rescue Collie.
He has always been a versatile writer, turning his standup/sit-down desk into a diverse workshop where he creates thrilling mysteries and short stories, haiku poetry, narrative noir poetry, and nonfiction about the lives of famous mystery writers. His feature, ‘On Tour with Dead Writers,’ appears monthly on Rogue Women Writer’s blog, exhibiting his deep engagement with the mystery genre.
Z.J. has a slew of compelling works in his portfolio. Titles such as “Elrod,” “Mystery Minutes,” and the thrilling novel “Cut Right Through Me” attest to his flourishing talents as a fiction writer. On his unfinished works, like “The Hunt for Shooter #5” and “Cristo’s Fix,” we anxiously await completion, eager for the gripping narratives that are his signature.
His work has not gone unnoticed. He has been a finalist for awards such as the 2022 Claymore Award and The Bogart Noir Short Film competition. He’s also received acclaim at Sleuthfest, Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, and the Southeast Writers Association competition, further cementing his place in mystery and thriller writing.
His role as the president of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, a non-profit organization with over 600 members in 11 states and four countries, enables him to continue his influence beyond his desk in Denver.
We are incredibly proud of Z.J.’s achievements both in the world of marketing for Peak Advisers and many other organizations and in the literary world. Not only has he successfully performed in two careers, but he’s also thriving and leaving a lasting mark with his fascinating stories and constructive guidance to up-and-coming writers.
Z.J. is a living example of the fantastic places dedication and passion can take us!
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