Issue 1 Writer Spotlight | James Dupree
C+B: Tell us about yourself, James!
JD: For the past ten years, I have been a fresh fruit and herb (culinary/medicinal) farmer in North Carolina. I studied English at UNC, and for the last five years or so, I have been working on my career as a writer/editor. After taking a couple of creative writing courses in college, I realized I loved not only sharing my work with other like-minded creatives but helping them brainstorm ideas for their own stories. Since then, I have joined local writing groups, and I find the experience incredibly rewarding. I encourage every writer to do the same. Not only do you see an improvement in your own work, but your unique experiences and knowledge help countless others.
C+B: What are your long-term goals for creating?
JD: Oh boy, I’ve got quite the list of projects. But to keep it simple, I have five possible novels/anthologies that I hoped to have written and published sometime before I kick the bucket. I also hope to expand my career as an editor and help other writers find success in telling their stories, whether fact or fiction.
C+B: What is something exciting that you’re looking forward to?
JD: Further exploring life with my amazing and beautiful co-pilot… Also hopefully finishing my first book within the next couple of years (half way there!).
James Dupree
Ideal creative retreat: I'm not that picky. Somewhere quiet and relaxed is always appreciated. Yet, I also get some of my best ideas driving on busy highways with the radio blaring.
Currently inspired by: For writing: Jeff Vandermeer @jeff_vandermeer123, Neil Gaiman @neilhimself, Douglas Adams, Ed Brubaker. For artwork: Michael Del Mundo @deadlymike and Seb Mckinnon @sebmckinnon. For their humor and knowledge on gaming and entertainment: Greg Miller @gameovergreggy and James & Elyse Willems @jameswillemsfeet @elysewillems.
