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About James Whittaker

James Whittaker lives in the Cayman Islands with his wife Kirsty and dog Stanley. Originally from England, he has worked as a journalist at local newspapers around the world for the last 20 years and is now turning his hand to fiction.

Tessa's Translations of Thunder

Tessa’s Translations of Thunder

August 16, 2018 by James Whittaker Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Drama, Hot

The Terminal Phase of the Stoplight Parrotfish

The Terminal Phase of the Stoplight Parrotfish

June 27, 2018 by James Whittaker Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Drama, Hot

If You're Happy and You Know It

Happy and You Know It

May 15, 2018 by James Whittaker Leave a Comment

Filed Under: 2018 Spring Writing Contest, Drama, Hot

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