James P. Barber

Jim has fallen into the historical novel genre through the inspiration derived from his lifelong hobbies of genealogy, writing, and photography. His early works focused first on his corporate successes ("The Gifted Way to Manage Your Career") and then on family histories ("From New York to Indiana" and "The Collector, the Guide and the Bone Digger").

Jim continued to combine his interests in genealogy and history in writing several other books relating to family histories. He has also helped others produce their own family histories by providing his insight, direction, and skills in editing their works.

In 2019, Jim wrote his first novel ... of course, a historical novel, "Hill of the Bear." This has been followed by additional historical novels, often inspired by people and events from his own family history. Jim and his wife Marti live in a small Midwestern town where they enjoy the community and the love of family.