James West - a Poet’s Biography
James grew up on his parent’s farm in the South East of England. Here he worked alongside his father until he was old enough to strike out on his own as a construction engineer.

However it was not long before fate took charge.  His agreeable lifestyle was dramatically changed in a dreadful motor accident, one that left James hospitalised for several months.

It was then, when he had time on his hands, that James began to write.  It fast became an enjoyable and satisfying pastime for him.
Happily he has continued writing to this day.  Much of his inspiration is taken from the rolling hills of Montana and beautiful sky scraping mountains of Idaho.  As you may have guessed James is now settled in America.  The American way of life agrees with him, which is evident in the style and content of his poetry.

Synopsis
AN ECHO is a compilation of thought provoking poems, full of meaningfulness. Poetry is an expression of thought. What one poem may provoke in one person may be perceptively differently in another. Poetry is an essence of life, a bundle of words that can trigger a distant memory or comfort the present. Words written in rhyme can reassure us, bring a smile, and even make us cry. I hope you find within the pages of this book a poem that will be an echo, a memory of the past or present and mean something special to you that you can hold within your heart for all time.