James Arena is a New York-based published author, freelance writer, host and commentator who has been featured on MSNBC, FOX, SiriusXM, Clear Channel, Sky News (London) and other major communications networks. Arena is the creator of STARS OF 21st CENTURY DANCE POP AND EDM (McFarland, 2017), STARS OF 90s DANCE POP (McFarland, 2016), EUROPE'S STARS OF '80S DANCE POP (McFarland, 2017), LEGENDS OF DISCO (McFarland, 2016) and FIRST LADIES OF DISCO (McFarland, 2013). In these books of original interviews, Mr. Arena has interviewed over 160 singers, songwriters, producers, DJs and industry professionals from around the world. He is a G.E.M.A. Foundation and City of Philadelphia honoree for preserving dance music history. His first published work was FRIGHT NIGHT ON CHANNEL 9 (McFarland, 2011), a salute to vintage horror films televised in New York and a runner up for book-of-the-year honors at the Rondo Awards. Mr. Arena is a former executive with Bertelsmann Direct North America. Twitter: @JamesArenaNow