JAMES W. LEWIS is a novelist and freelance writer published in several books that include Zane's Caramel Flava, Chicken Soup for the Soul (two series), Gumbo for the Soul, Truth Be Told: Tales of Life, Love and Drama and Don't Forget your Pepper Spray. Magazine credits include 3AM Magazine, Eyeshot, Dare Magazine, Naptural Roots Magazine, Lucrezia Magazine, Circle Magazine, Rundu Bedtime Stories and American Fitness Magazine. His debut novel SELLOUT launched in July 2010 and second novel A HARD MAN IS GOOD TO FIND in July 2011. James won the 2011 National Black Book Festival Best New Author award for his debut novel SELLOUT (July 2010). He also won the African American fiction category in the International Book Awards and placed as a finalist in the 2011 Global Ebook Awards and 2011 Indie Excellence Awards. He's also a managing partner of the publishing company The Pantheon Collective.After spending twenty years in the Navy, James retired from active duty and is now completing his studies in Kinesiology, hoping to eventually attend graduate school to study Physical Therapy. In addition to writing, he loves to DJ and has a collection of over 300 vinyl records.In his spare time, James does extensive volunteer work at a local veterans assistance center and Boys & Girls Club.