Who is Wilson James, author?

Wilson James was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and in adjacent Canada. He worked in, on, and around the water, and traveled extensively (mostly with his wife) throughout North America and Europe, and later in Asia.  He considered that the title of Papa, used by his children and grandchildren was the most important title he ever achieved in his life.  He also claimed himself to be a sailor in addition to identifying himself as an author of adult and young adult fiction. 

The stories of Wilson James mostly targeted Young Adults, and described adventures about family, loyal, honor, tenacity and courage with various backdrops including sailing, aquatics, downhill skiing, international competition, and success at young ages, set in Europe and North America.

As Wilson said, his books were (and are) about empowering youth.  

• “If my stories helped and still help young people, by giving examples of kids persevering in difficult situations, then I will have been very satisfied. 
• If my stories helped and still help young people overcome their own challenges, and perhaps find some inspiration, then I will have been happy. 
• If my stories helped and still help young people find the tenacity and courage to succeed in their own lives, then I will have been very pleased. 
• If my stories helped and still help achieve some better understanding among friends and families, then I will consider myself to have been fulfilled.” 

Wilson described the ultimate reward for writing.  “If even one young person finds some example in one of my books that he or she can use in their own life, then I will consider that every moment I spent writing those books was the best possible way to spend that time.”