  | James A. Sabata is a teacher / author / screenwriter currently residing in Fremont, CA. James has written over forty short stories and three screenplays. He also recently finished his first novel. James was born and raised near Lincoln, Nebraska. He attended the University of South Dakota, where he majored in English. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in August 2006 and followed it with a Master’s degree only one year later. He does not recommend getting your MA in one year to anyone. James has spent considerable time working with persons with developmental disabilities, as well as coaching Special Olympics. James worked in group homes for seven years and now works at a school for children with Autism. One of James’ lifelong passions is the sport of miniature golf. James founded the Yankton Miniature Golf Association (YMGA) and partook in all four seasons of the YMGA’s summer leagues, winning two years, tying for first one year, and coming in second another year. James makes a lot of excuses for that year. James loves to watch sports. His favorite teams include The New York Jets, The Oakland Athletics, The Kansas City Royals, The Buffalo Sabres, The Dallas Stars, and The Lincoln Saltdogs. He will go to any live sporting event, regardless of who is playing, unless, of course, it’s the Detroit Redwings. James dabbles in all genres, but almost always comes back to horror of the personality and particularly loves to write in first person. He lists his writing influences as Mark Twain, Henry James, Thomas Harris, Richard Matheson, Donald Barthleme, and Agatha Christie. Other authors he truly enjoys include Stephen King, JK Rowling, Joe Hill, and John Hersey. He is the father of three wonderful boys, all under the age of ten. James has a collection of short stories revolving around death, entitled A Distant Rumor. |
