Contrary to what many writers imply about the process, nobody forces a writer to sell his work to the film industry.

Perry inventor in wind power. Thomas Perry is the name of:
Thomas Perry (author) (born 1947) American mystery novelist
Thomas Perry (musician) (born 1963) German rock/pop singer-songwriter
Thomas Aloysius Perry English horticulturist
Thomas Johns Perry (1807–1871) Congressman from Maryland
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