James began dabbling in writing in 2001 with many of his first books going to 5th and 6th editions.

In August 2021 he wrote The Musings of the Milliner for and featuring his niece and nephew in Scotland. Little did he know that this book would be the start of The Magical Misadventures of Mr Milliner series (now containing seven books).

His next series was the much-loved Adventures of Albert Mouse, featuring Dartmouth's most fa-mouse resident, Albert Mouse.

James has now written over 30 children's books.

To try and explain where his stories come from would be impossible and not even James can explain it. His writing process is as unorthodox and quirky as his books are magical and mind-transporting.

James pens a weekly email entitled Letters from the Oak Tree where he talks about writing, books, and basically anything and everything else.