Dave Wedge Email & Phone Number

I'm a New York Times bestselling author, writer, producer, and communications strategist based in Boston. My latest book, "Riding With Evil: Taking Down the Notorious Pagans Motorcycle Gang," was released in March 2022 via William Morrow/Harper Collins. I've also co-authored several books with acclaimed author Case Sherman, including "Boston Strong: A City's Triumph Over Tragedy," which was adapted for the Mark Wahlberg film "Patriots Day"; "Ice Bucket Challenge: Pete Frates and the Fight against ALS"; the NYT bestseller “12: The Inside Story of Tom Brady's Fight for Redemption"; “Hunting Whitey: The Inside Story of America's Most Wanted Crime Boss"; and "The Last Days of John Lennon," a NYT bestseller which we co-wrote with James Patterson.I'm currently working as an EVP at 617 Media Group, creating content for labor unions, elected officials, municipalities and nonprofits. I’m also a regular contributor to Boston magazine and was an award-winning reporter for the Boston Herald for 14 years. I've also written for VICE, Newsweek, Esquire and DigBoston among other outlets.I have several film, TV, book and podcast projects in development and have worked as a development consultant for Double Elvis Productions, researching and writing content for new podcasts and shows.I have also worked extensively as a communications strategist and political adviser, including starting my own consulting firm, For Boston Communications. Follow me on Twitter @DaveWedge and Instagram @DavidMWedge.MORE:I grew up in Brockton, Mass., and am a Boston College grad. While at the Boston Herald, I covered breaking news, politics, investigative pieces, lifestyle, music and travel. I won awards for reporting from Ground Zero in New York on 9/11, and coverage of an Attleboro cult, the 2003 Rhode Island nightclub fire and the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. I've appeared on CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, CBS, "Good Morning America," CBC Canada, and E! Network's "True Hollywood Stories," among others, and formerly hosted a show on WRKO 680-AM in Boston.I'm married to former Boston Herald columnist Jessica Heslam and a father to two amazing kids. I'm a diehard skier, metal aficionado and rabid Patriots and Celtics fan.