James A. Ross has at various times been a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Congo, a Congressional Staffer and a Wall Street Lawyer. His debut novel, HUNTING TEDDY ROOSEVELT, won the Independent Press Distinguished Favorite award for historical fiction, and was shortlisted for a Goethe Historical Fiction Award. His short fiction has appeared in numerous literary journals and his short story, Aux Secours, was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. His debut mystery novel, COLDWATER REVENGE appeared in April 2021 and reached #15 on the Amazon mystery best seller chart. The second book in the series, COLDWATER CONFESSION, is scheduled for release in April 2022. Ross is a frequent contributor to, and several times winner of, the live story telling competition, Cabin Fever Story Slam, and he has appeared as a guest story teller on the Moth Main Stage. His live performances, on-line stories, newsletter sign-up and more can be found on his website: https: //jamesrossauthor.com.