James R. Hughes was born and raised in Carrollton, Georgia. An accountant by day, he also has a love of writing, through which he hopes provides the same magic that books provided him during his teenage years and allows readers to discover God's grace for themselves. Upon graduating from college, James wrote a weekly lifestyle & faith column for the local newspaper. The Eye of the Storm is his debut novel. James still makes his home in Carrollton, where he enjoys staying active, reading, rooting on Atlanta's sports teams, exploring new cuisines, and spending time with his wife.