James Raven is a sci-fi author with a deep-rooted passion for storytelling, imagination, and the wonders of the universe. After immigrating to Australia in the early fifties as part of a “ten pound pom” family, he spent his formative years exploring the landscapes of Victoria and South Australia—and escaping into the realms of Star Trek, Lost in Space, and Doctor Who. As he grew older, his love for science fiction expanded to include cinematic legends like Star Wars and Stargate. With a strong background in English Literature, James began his writing journey with romantic poetry before publishing his first non-fiction book in 2003. A turning point came when a close friend recognized his storytelling talent, inspiring him to write sci-fi novels that blend scientific curiosity with vivid imagination. Now writing full-time after a fulfilling forty-year public service career, James draws on his martial arts discipline and appreciation for nature to shape grounded, yet thrilling, fictional worlds.