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James Thomas

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Across his career he has written short films and a feature length screenplays for several independent directors, producers and independent production companies, as well as working in Los Angeles as a script editor. He has been writing professionally since he was a teenager, and has written film reviews for several newspapers, Internet magazines and for Sky Movies 24. Pre-pandemic, James ran creative writing course for teenagers in East London.

James’ debut novel My Name Isn't Joe, is a subtle work of literary fiction, which tells the story of a young man full of personal demons, self-deprecation and a wicked sense of humour. This story of hope, betrayal, grief and love is told through Joseph’s sharp wit and darkly sensitive insight, as he lo
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"From the first page, I was locked in. Joseph Bogart is an “average guy” with a regular job, no real friends, and a broken relationship with his family. Beneath the surface, though, he’s a man battling loneliness and searching for connection in all th" Read more of this review »
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"Being immersed in the lives of Virginia Woolf's characters in The Lighthouse was a splendid joy. When I turned the pages, I felt almost like one of them.
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Deity World Hi James if you want some reviews on your hooks I suggest book sirens


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