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Scarlet Ibis James

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Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

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Hi everyone! I’m Scarlet Ibis James, an award-winning author and storyteller based in New York City. My roots are Trinbagonian, and that Caribbean rhythm runs through everything I write—the language, the humor, the pulse of community, and the quiet courage of love.

My stories explore the many faces of love—romantic, familial, and self-love—through imperfect, unapologetic characters navigating truth, longing, and second chances. I like to keep things real and tender, with sparks of unexpected humor and the occasional touch of magic.

I write for readers who believe that love, in all its versions, still matters. 🌺

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	Scarlet Birthright: What They Left Behind 4.70 avg rating — 44 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire 4.61 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2024 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love In The Dark: A Holiday Romance for Grown-Ups: From The Author of Scarlet Yearnings Comes A New Short Story of Winter Nights and Second Chances 4.31 avg rating — 13 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rhythms of the Soul: A Motivational Journal to Cultivate Gratitude and Inner Strength: Inspired by the Ancestral Wisdom and Family Stories of Scarlet Birthright it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Scarlet Memory: Where Memories Fade, Love Endures 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Scarlet Yearnings ~ Doce Cuentos de Amor y Deseo: Pasión, deseo y segundas oportunidades 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Scarlet Yearnings ~ Doce Cuentos de Amor y Deseo: Pasión, deseo y segundas oportunidades by Scarlet Ibis James (Goodreads Author), Virtual Voice (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Scarlet Yearnings: Beyond First Glance: Stories of Love and Desire by Scarlet Ibis James (Goodreads Author), D. James Joseph (Editor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Scarlet Yearnings: Beta Readers Wanted!

If you’ve ever finished a story and wondered what love might look like after the last line, at second glance, this is for you.

I’m inviting a small circle of thoughtful readers to join me as beta readers for my upcoming short story collection, Scarlet Yearnings: Beyond First Glance.

These stories revisit familiar souls and introduce new ones — grandmothers, lovers, doctors, and dreamers discovering Read more of this blog post »

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Scarlet Yearnings: Beyond First Glance: Stories of Love and Desire (The Scarlet Yearnings Collection)

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Scarlet James is currently reading Scarlet Yearnings: Beyond First Glance: Stories of Love and Desire (The Scarlet Yearnings Collection) by Scarlet Ibis James (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Scarlet James liked Tina Farmer's review of Love In The Dark: A Holiday Romance for Grown-Ups: From The Author of Scarlet Yearnings Comes A New Short Story of Winter Nights and Second Chances: "A great second chances love story The power went out in the neighborhood but provided the perfect opportunity for the lights to come back on in their marriage before they went out permanently. The close proximity brought an honest conversation that th" Read more of this review »
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Scarlet James liked Susannah's review of Love In The Dark: A Holiday Romance for Grown-Ups: From The Author of Scarlet Yearnings Comes A New Short Story of Winter Nights and Second Chances: "⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Love in the Dark by Scarlet Ibis James This one really got to me. 💔➡️❤️ Love in the Dark is a beautifully quiet, emotionally rich second-chance romance that focuses on something we don’t see nearly enough of—what it actually takes to fight fo" Read more of this review »
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Scarlet James liked Amanda Jones's review of Love In The Dark: A Holiday Romance for Grown-Ups: From The Author of Scarlet Yearnings Comes A New Short Story of Winter Nights and Second Chances: "A quick and easy read about a relationship on the rocks and a couple's decision to try again. I enjoyed it as a light Christmas season holiday read. Stand out threads running through the story: relationships take work and work takes time; perfection " Read more of this review »
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Scarlet James rated a book it was amazing Wherever You Will Go (Hope Series, #1) by Fran Clark (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I had previously read a related short story by Clark and already trusted her storytelling. This novel confirmed that instinct. The story follows a couple each reaching for the love they believe is meant for them, even as those pursuits are in paralle ...more
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Scarlet James wants to read The Boisdepin Chronicles: Legacy of Bois by Justin C. Charles	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“That day, when she met her father, Trisha learned to smile even as her heart broke—it was also the day she came to hate the color red.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

tags: emotional-resilience, family-dynamics, heartbreak

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“But this man passing by me now was nothing like my Daddy.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

tags: contrast-quotes, introspection, longing

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“Why everybody in such a hurry to get old?”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Birthright: What They Left Behind

tags: challenging, life, pithy

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“Our relationship had been fast, hot, and reckless. Passion-filled, like a pot of pelau bubbling over the fire — rich, wild, and spicy.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Beyond First Glance

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“He devoured the fried Cascadura fish, tearing through the crispy skin to the tender meat, then moved on to the macaroni pie, scooping it up with callaloo.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

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“Her smile never faltered when she answered, 'Yes.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire

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“She watched, hoping he’d notice the bright napkins and the single red Hibiscus flower she’d set on the table, but his eyes were glued to his mother.”
― Scarlet Ibis James, Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire