James was born in Los Angeles, and since very early he loved books and stories. An avid reader, he grew up surrounded by all kinds of books, especially fantasy fiction.
James started playing the piano at a very young age, and by high school age he switched to guitar and bass. After high school, he joined the California National Guard while attending college at Chapman.
James is half Brazilian, and spends 2-3 weeks in Brazil every couple of years.
Science is one of James' favorite subjects. In 2012, James went to Space Camp in Alabama, which he ended up doing for three years in a row, and dreamed of being an astronaut before realizing he is more into writing fiction than doing math.
Although he had piano lessons for a few years as a child, James now only plays guitar and bass.
In 2019, James completed basic combat training in Fort Jackson, SC, and in 2020 he completed advanced training and joined the National Guard in California.
James is a member of the California National Guard. And he misses his long hair.