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James Thomas

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Across his career he has written short films and a feature length screenplays for several independent directors, producers and independent production companies, as well as working in Los Angeles as a script editor. He has been writing professionally since he was a teenager, and has written film reviews for several newspapers, Internet magazines and for Sky Movies 24. Pre-pandemic, James ran creative writing course for teenagers in East London.

James’ debut novel My Name Isn't Joe, is a subtle work of literary fiction, which tells the story of a young man full of personal demons, self-deprecation and a wicked sense of humour. This story of hope, betrayal, grief and love is told through Joseph’s sharp wit and darkly sensitive insight, as he lo
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My Name Isn't Joe by James    Thomas
"I am not much of a reader, but I am glad I took the time to read this wonderful book.

It's a book of two halves for me, with the first half introducing us to the protagonist Joseph with a lot of comedy without truly knowing what his deal is even thoug" Read more of this review »
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"‘My Name Isn’t Joe’ by James Thomas

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‘You just want the pain to stop right?’

‘My Name Isn’t Joe’ centres on Joseph Bogart, a young man who works a 9-5, rents a 1 bedroom flat in London. You’d think he is living a comfortable life right?

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An entertaining mystery with a teen movie feel.

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Deity World Hi James if you want some reviews on your hooks I suggest book sirens


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