Hello!
I'm James K King, an IT professional, a father of three, and a combat veteran turned indie fantasy author. I write immersive, dark, and gritty stories set in my original Wake Universe - a world shaped by transformative portals that reflect the best and worst that humanity has to offer.
My Story
I started the Wake Saga as an experiment—to see if I could tell a better story than the generic media being churned out at light speed today. The recycled tropes and hollow characters left me feeling empty, so I set out to create something richer: a world built from my own experiences and understanding of the human condition, filled with believable characters and powerful moments.
What began as a simple brainstorming session—a character with an arc and a motivation—quickly grew into a fully realized world and, before I knew it, a book. I don’t call myself an author; I’m a storyteller. Whether this experiment succeeded is up to you, but I suspect many of you will enjoy the journey.
Outside of writing and IT work, I’m a father, a backyard chicken landlord (because “farmer” sounds way too professional), and a guy with too many hobbies—like rebuilding motorcycles and airbrushing helmets. Whatever I’m doing, my goal is the same: keep learning, keep improving, and share what I know with my kids and anyone else who’s curious.
"For The Wakebound!"