About

STEVEN JAMES is a critically acclaimed author of twenty-one novels and numerous nonfiction books that have been translated into six languages and have won or been shortlisted for dozens of national and international awards. In addition, his stories and articles have appeared in more than eighty different publications, including the New York Times. He is also a popular keynote speaker and professional storyteller with a master’s degree in storytelling.

Since 1996, James has appeared more than two thousand times at events spanning the globe, presenting his stories and teaching the principles of storytelling to writers, speakers, teachers, and leaders.

He also hosts the weekly podcast The Story Blender, on which he has interviewed more than 200 of the world’s leading writers and storytellers. In 2020, he was inducted into the Christy Award Hall of Fame for excellence in fiction writing. Publishers Weekly has called him a “master storyteller at the peak of his game.”

Featured Work

Fatal Domain

2024
Fatal Domain

While searching for a domestic terrorist, Travis Brock and his covert team discover a conspiracy with chilling implications. Even Brock’s eidetic memory might not be enough to unriddle their scheme in time as he realizes that when the past claws its way into the present it can leave deep scars.

In a high-stakes story of action and intrigue, secrets are revealed, loyalties tested, and heartfelt lies are brought to light as Brock is forced to decide how to forgive what he cannot forget.

From a novelist that Publishers Weekly has called a “master storyteller” comes an intricate and taut thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page.

Other Works

  • Delve, Pivot, Propel

    2024

  • Rift

    2024

  • Broker of Lies

    2023

  • The Art of the Tale

    2022

  • Synapse

    2019

  • Every Wicked Man

    2018

  • Every Deadly Kiss

    2017

  • Every Crooked Path

    2016

  • Troubleshooting Your Novel

    2016

  • Story Trumps Structure

    2014

  • Checkmate

    2014

  • The King

    2013

  • Opening Moves

    2012

  • The Queen

    2011

  • The Bishop

    2010

  • The Knight

    2009

  • The Rook

    2008

  • The Pawn

    2007

Awards and Recognition

  • International Book Award - Finalist for FATAL DOMAIN
  • International Book Award - Finalist for BROKER OF LIES
  • 2023 Storytelling World award for THE ART OF THE TALE
  • 2018 Storytelling World award for TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR NOVEL
  • 2015 Storytelling World award for STORY TRUMPS STRUCTURE
  • International Book Award - Finalist for SYNAPSE
  • ECPA Auduio Book of the Year - Finalist for BROKER OF LIES
  • International Book Award - Winner for EVERY WICKED MAN
  • Christy Award – Suspense - Winner for EVERY WICKED MAN
  • Falchion Awards - Finalist for SINGULARITY
  • International Thriller Award for Best Original Paperback – Finalist for THE QUEEN
  • Christy Award – Suspense - Winner for THE QUEEN
  • RT Book Reviews – Best Inspirational Suspense - Winner for THE BISHOP
  • Suspense Magazine Book of the Year - Winner for THE BISHOP
  • RT Book Reviews – Best Inspirational Suspense - Finalist for OPENING MOVES
  • Christy Award – Suspense - Winner for THE BISHOP
  • The Suspense Zone Reviewer’s Choice Award - Winner for THE ROOK
  • Christy Award – Suspense - Winner for THE ROOK
  • Suspense Magazine Top Ten Books of 2009 for THE KNIGHT
  • Christy Award - Suspense – Finalist for THE PAWN