James hails originally from Yorkshire, England having relocated with his family to Houston, Texas in 2010. He has an honors degree in Zoology and a background in sales, marketing and business. James is an Affiliate Member of the Horror Writers Association. James also writes screenplays and currently has three under option (a spine-chilling horror, a Tarantino-esque crime caper and an animated family movie). In 2014 he was commissioned by Spectra Records to write a biopic feature on the early life of Bob Marley, and in 2015 was writer for hire on the Kenyan sitcom ‘The Samaritans’. As if that weren’t enough, James has written and directed a bunch of short movies, winning Best Director in the 2013 Splatterfest film competition and Remi awards at Houston’s Worldfest Film Festival in 2012, 2014 and 2015. James’ writing style has been described as uncompromising, unique and entertaining; he combines highly original ideas with brilliant vocabulary and highly effective yarn spinning in which the story always comes first! Be warned, his work does have a tendency towards the dark side – usually with a rich vein of humor – and there is always a delicious twist at the end! WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING... Scream Hard Review "Face of An Angel", by James H Longmore Donna Maria: Once again this author delivers a short story that is executed sublimely. Encapsulated only in 12 pages, you find exquisite depths and characterization... that's no mean feat. I cried at one point, laughed out loud and felt ice course through my veins, and although this sounds odd, to me that's a real treat! An emotional story full of dark and piercing perceptions that you just know are as natural to James H Longmore as breathing. The ebb and flow is his main armoury, a bit of a demon where it comes to delivering that killer line, be it funny, sad or shocking! Scream Hard Review "A Proud Father", by James Longmore Donna Maria: I'm still very emotional after finishing this short story late last night. These poignant 7 pages delivered depth, beauty and horror with the sharpest of blades, so as the rush of emotions whilst reading were uncontrollable. In many ways, and I'm sure when you read this you will agree, it reminded me of 'The Book Thief', in as much as you are taken on a journey that is fated to end in tragedy, yet you cannot help but allow yourself to love the characters. I was treated to two short stories to read by this author and am thoroughly looking forward to 'Face of an Angel'. James Longmore has completely taken me by surprise. I had no idea what to expect, but then I do so love that feeling of discovery and such a fantastic way to find a new author. In one sentence: If 'A Proud Father' was all James H Longmore ever wrote, it would be enough. www.jameslongmore.com and www.hellboundbooks.com