James writing career includes articles with the magazine Marathon and Beyond. His articles were about running the Norwegian Wilderness Marathon and the Wyoming Double Marathon. His first novel, “Milford Spitz and the Very Fast Machine,” was published by SynergEbooks in April 2009. It was followed with a series entitled The Crimson Pursuit. The first book, “Reveka’s Return,” was published by SynergEbooks in January 2010. The second book in the series “Reveka’s Revenge” will come out some time in 2010. He is also working on a sequel to Milford Spitz as well as developing several short stories.

For 38 years, he enjoyed a productive career as a music educator. He taught at the university level as well as high school. He is also a composer with works published by Zames Music Co. and Subito Music. Two CDs of his chamber works are available from iTunes, CDbaby, and Amazon.

James retired from Winona State University in May 2008 to begin a vagabond existence as a fulltime RVer. Along with his wife Zoe and dog Ruby, the three travelers love the freedom to roam.