Appearances
Readings, workshops, and conversations — live and online. New dates are announced here and in the Reader's Circle.
No events scheduled at the moment
James is currently focused on new writing and the Silver Current Press list. When readings, workshops, or course dates are announced, they will appear here first.
Host a reading or a workshop
James reads from his fiction and poetry, and leads workshops on craft, memoir, and close reading for bookstores, libraries, book clubs, and classrooms. To inquire about an appearance, a reading, or a course, write to [email protected].
The Art of Telling
James teaches The Art of Telling, a ten-session course on developing a story, informed by thirty years in the classroom. Explore the course.
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