Stories about people, places, and ideas

A freelance writer living in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom and exploring the world

Selected Works

A selection of published stories about people, places, and ideas

About James

I’m a freelance writer living in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, where Lake Memphremagog’s ice grows more than two feet thick and summer sunsets settle into a deep red behind the hills of Quebec. I have more than 40 years of experience writing features, hard news, and promotional material, including a turn as editor of In Touch, the alumni magazine for King’s College London.

I strive to present every story in a way that intrigues readers and stays with them. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and writing about people whose experiences I’ll never forget: the World War II veteran recounting how he survived the Nazis torpedoing his battleship; the 24-year-old quantitative analyst who melded her passion for math and football and helped her Philadelphia Eagles win a Super Bowl; the doctor quietly crossing into Myanmar dozens of times to perform sight-restoring surgery.

If you have a story idea—here in Vermont or anywhere in the world—that you’d like to discuss, let’s connect.

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About James:

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A genuine desire to learn more about the world in every story I pursue.

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I explore people, places, and ideas that inform, connect, and make a difference.

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Clear, honest writing that captures the big picture and the important details.

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