Author James R. Thomas

James R. Thomas takes young readers into the world of space travel, teaches them the importance of conservation, and also tackles the topic of helping children cope when a parent is deployed in the military. His writing style has been inspired by his military service and the challenges his own family faced with his deployment. He also wanted to bring his love of science fiction to life for children and teach them to be socially conscious of our planet.

 

In his books, he addresses a variety of life issues for young readers with his goal being to help children build an awareness of the world around them and to empower them to reach for the stars. Through his character, Joe Devlin, children can explore space travel of the future in the Intergalactic world of the Space Academy series. The series was inspired when James was being deployed to Afghanistan and promised to write a story for his son, which Joe Devlin was based upon. His conservation series teaches children the importance of keeping our planet healthy and safe while showing them that every single person, including the reader, can make an impact good or bad on the planet. Included in the 18 books that James has published thus far are two stand-alones. One covers the importance of telling the truth and the other teaches children about allergies.

 

James also has expanded internationally with a children’s book published in the French language. To round out his versatility as an author, James tapped into his own life experiences and crafted a series to help children cope with the deployment of a loved one.

 

James is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and he holds an advanced degree in Business Administration. He is married with a son and a daughter and resides in Chesapeake, Virginia. When he is not writing, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar and flying. James is currently working on a new Joe Devlin book to be released in 2016. You’re welcome to follow him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JamesThomasBookAuthor and Twitter https://twitter.com/BookAuthorJT.

 

James is available to speak at local functions, schools and libraries, to include the Author Skype network at http://skypeanauthor.wikifoundry.com/page/James+Thomas. He also offers quantity discounts to schools and libraries wishing to purchase his books. James hopes that you and the child in your life, enjoy his stories.

 

 

 

 

Boy Does Electricity Glow! Kindle version will be Free on Feb 22-23

Boy Does Electricity Glow!

 

Kindle version will be Free on Feb 22-23 @ Amazon.com Link:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Boy-Does-Electricity-Glow-Conservation/dp/1502342243/ref=la_B003Y1ZTVM_1_12?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417320688&sr=1-12

Enter to win My Invisible Friend Did It! Picture Book

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My Invisible Friend Did It!

Now available...

 

My Invisible Friend Did It! A beautifully illustrated picture story about how a young girl, Emilie, uses her invisible friend as an excuse to keep from telling her dad the truth. Every time she forgets to clean up after herself, it's her friend who did it. The story teaches the reader that it's better to tell the truth, by showing that the lie eventually backfires on Emilie. However, her dad is there to help her understand why telling the truth is so important. Recommended for reading ages 3-7 years.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Friend-Did-James-Thomas-ebook/dp/B00TCODQH4/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

 

Free KDP book 1/26 to 1/30

My Dad Is Going Away But He Will Be Back One Day [Edition 4]

(Deployment Series) Kindle Book will be Free on Jan 26-30

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Joe Devlin In The Moon’s Shadow - Kindle Version will be Free Dec 1-5 @ Amazon.com

Joe Devlin has just finished his second year at the Space Academy and is awaiting his dad’s homecoming from a highly classified mission. During that operation Joe’s father has made a huge discovery––a find so significant that it will change planet Bandor forever! Can Joe handle the knowledge that his dad entrusts with him? Or will it be his downfall, tempted by the power of a legend older than the unity of Bandor. The legend awaits! Recommended Reading Age 8+ years.

 

 

Free KDP Science Fiction Book

Joe Devlin And The New Star Fighter - Kindle Version will be Free Oct 13-17 @ Amazon.com Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009K1SKY8

 

Joe Devlin And The Lost Star Fighter (Book 2) by James R Thomas

 

Joe Devlin is midway through his second year at the Space Academy with his father and sister deployed in the war against the Tourians. When someone close to Joe is Missing in Action, can he against all odds find out what happened? Will he be pushed past his limits as a pilot during his quest for the answers? The Tourians are waiting

Bookworm problems

Reblogged from 99 problems, and a book ain't one:

 

  So I ventured into 3 different bookstores today searching for 2 books in particular.... I found exactly 0 of those books. In other news, I just got 8 new books that weren't even on my to-read list lol! 

SPOILER ALERT!

Review

Star Wars: Fury  - Aaron Allston

I liked the book overall. In the battle scenes in the final chapters, it was hard to understand who was doing what in the fighter formations attaching the Anakin Solo ship. Jacen is another Dark Vader, so the plot is a little thin, but what else can they do after so many books.

Joe Devlin In The Moon's Shadow
Joe Devlin In The Moon's Shadow

Book 3 of the Space Academy Series

 

Joe Devlin has just finished his second year at the Space Academy and is awaiting his dad's homecoming from a highly classified mission. During that operation Joe's father has made a huge discovery–a find so significant that it will change planet Bandor forever! Can Joe handle the knowledge his dad entrusts him with? Or will it be his downfall, tempted by the power of a legend older than the unity of Bandor. The legend awaits!