Janice Keck Literary Award Winner

The Battlefield Guide to Life

War Stories and Life Lessons from Julius Caesar to Sergeant York

Learn the stories of Julius Caesar and his ability to adapt in Gaul, of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the price of indecision at Culloden, Colonel Travis who would never surrender the Alamo, and the Flemish guildsmen who proved at Kortrijk that the underdog always has a fighting chance. Let Henry V motivate you at Agincourt, Joshua Chamberlain inspire you at Appomattox, and Richard III caution you as he goes down swinging at Bosworth Field.

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Crafting Stories That Matter

Hello! I’m James, a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. My books and stories are an effort to use the past to guide our own future.

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