Matthew B. J. Delaney, 2000
Writers · January 1, 2000
Matthew B. J. Delaney
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Matthew B. J. Delaney is 26 years old, born January 1, 2000 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Matthew B. J. Delaney is an American writer and New York City Police Department captain who balanced a decorated law-enforcement career with literary success. His debut novel Jinn won the International Horror Guild Award, and film rights sold to Touchstone Pictures before he finished writing it. Born in 2000, Delaney is a Dartmouth College alumnus with an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Matthew B. J. Delaney is an American writer and NYPD captain who has maintained dual careers in law enforcement and fiction. Born in 2000 in the US, he originally hailed from Sudbury, Massachusetts, and now lives in New York City. Delaney attended Dartmouth College and earned an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School.
His debut novel Jinn became a critical and commercial success, winning the International Horror Guild Award. Touchstone Pictures acquired film rights before Delaney completed the manuscript—an unusually swift development in publishing. His second novel, Genome, Inc., was purchased by German publisher Bastei Lübbe in 2009 and published under the title Golem in 2012.
Within the NYPD, Delaney rose to the rank of captain and earned commendations for his service. He continues to write fiction in his spare time. As a writer, Delaney works in prose fiction, combining genre sensibilities with mainstream appeal.
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Before Fame
Matthew B. J. Delaney grew up in Sudbury, Massachusetts. He attended Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and later earned an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School. Before achieving recognition as a novelist, Delaney joined the New York City Police Department, where he built a decorated career while developing his writing craft.
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Trivia
- Delaney's debut novel Jinn sold film rights to Touchstone Pictures before he had finished writing it.
- His second novel, Genome, Inc., was published in Germany as Golem by Bastei Lübbe in 2012.
- Delaney holds the rank of captain in the NYPD while continuing to write fiction.
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Numerology
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Disciplined and structured. Matthew B. J. Delaney succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Matthew B. J. Delaney?
- Matthew B. J. Delaney is 26 years old (born January 1, 2000).
- When is Matthew B. J. Delaney's birthday?
- Matthew B. J. Delaney was born on January 1, 2000.
- What is Matthew B. J. Delaney's zodiac sign?
- Matthew B. J. Delaney is a Capricorn, born January 1, 2000.
- What is Matthew B. J. Delaney's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Matthew B. J. Delaney was born in 2000, the year of the Metal Dragon.
- Where is Matthew B. J. Delaney from?
- Matthew B. J. Delaney is from United States.
- What does Matthew B. J. Delaney do?
- Matthew B. J. Delaney is a writer.
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