James Islington is a successful author of fantasy novels, who hails from southern Victoria, Australia. Growing up, he was an avid reader of fantasy literature, with authors like Raymond E. Feist and Robert Jordan greatly influencing his young mind. However, it wasn't until much later that he discovered his passion for writing his own stories.
Islington's writing career was sparked by the works of Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss. After reading Sanderson's Mistborn series and Rothfuss' Name of the Wind, he felt inspired to create his own worlds and characters. This newfound inspiration led him to begin writing his own fantasy novels, eventually publishing the Licanius Trilogy series.
Islington currently resides in Victoria, Australia with his wife and two children. He enjoys the peaceful surroundings of the Mornington Peninsula, which provides him with the perfect backdrop for his creative endeavors. Living in Victoria, where he was born and raised, has allowed him to maintain a strong connection to his roots while pursuing his passion for writing.