James is endlessly curious: he has always been an avid explorer of the natural world and is endlessly fascinated with the depths of human nature. His favorite authors and major influences include Ernest Hemingway, Neil Gaiman, Jack London, Rudyard Kipling, Brian Jacques, and J.R.R. Tolkein. His favorite screenwriters include Billy Wilder, Truman Capote, John Houston, Herman Mankiewicz, and Guillermo del Toro. He loves ancient mythologies, tall tales of whimsy, and riveting high adventure stories that further his explorations of humanity. James currently resides in Los Angeles.