About


Bios are traditionally written in third person, but I’m breaking from the mold here.

I’ve always enjoyed writing, I began writing poems as a teen , then later became a journalist and an author. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism from Western Illinois University and a former member of the Illinois Press Association.I have worked as a carpenter, painter, news correspondent, staff writer, researcher and newspaper editor. I co-authored a book about child abuse with my friend Jean Jaramillo called the Grip of Fear.I am currently retired, live in Central Florida, do leather working, blogging, reading and enjoy motorcycle riding.

Contact James at spiderjim50@yahoo.com

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    May I use part of the information from your post above if I give a backlink back to your website?

    Thanks,
    William

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