![]() ![]() ![]() As the narrative progresses we get to know more about Joseph, his family and relationships and the events from his past that have cast a long shadow on his present, holding him back from experiencing all that life has to offer. When he meets ten-year-old Aaron, the son of his new neighbor, their unlikely friendship and Aaron’s innocent inquisitiveness motivate Joe to not only open up but also look inward and confront issues that have burdened him for years. With a history of unsuccessful romantic relationships in the past, he limits his social interactions to the bare minimum even with his office colleagues and though he yearns for company, Joseph hesitates to fully engage with others spending most of his free time watching reality television. His daily routine revolves around work and home. Our protagonist Joseph Bogart is a man in his thirties, living alone in a rented flat in London. James' love of film and books is only surpassed by his passion for writing, and his desire to touch others through this art form.Ĭoming out soon: The Other Side of Love – a collection of short stories and poems on the unspoken aspects of life’s most potent emotion. James studied Writing & Directing for Film and Theatre at City University, City & Islington College, Shoreditch College and has completed several writing courses with Raindance and attended writing seminars run by William Goldman, Robert McKee and Aaron Sorkin.Ī trained trainer and public speaker who has been interviewed by the BBC, and on Sky TV in regards to his writing, James' varied job roles and life experience have helped shape his writing - he has been everything from a Corporate Business Manager to a KFC Cashier, he has travelled extensively across six continents (however, Antarctica still alludes him – or vice versa) and has endured tragic losses and enjoyed terrific wins. This story of hope, betrayal, grief and love is told through Joseph’s sharp wit and darkly sensitive insight, as he looks behind the masks people put on everyday and questions why we choose to continue when so many of us ‘lead lives of silent desperation’. ![]() 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. Pre-pandemic, James ran creative writing course for teenagers in East London. 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. 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. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |