James Byrd

James Byrd grew up outside of Atlanta Georgia in what was once the rural town of Douglasville. After spending two years at Georgia State University he moved to Savannah where he managed a kitchen while earning his degree in computer art from the Savannah College of Art and Design. After graduation he decided to forgo the computer animation industry and pursue a career in writing. In order to support himself while writing he has built a career in the information technologies field where he currently works as a systems engineer.

James is married to political artist and illustrator Frances Byrd whom he met at the Savannah College of Art and Design. They have been married for seven years and have a five year old son.