James resides in Colorado, the chief source of his inspiration. Over the many years of growing pains, loss and revelations he had one spark that set off this tremendous spring shower of rain drops embedded within this book. Working with children at the deaf and blind school then later as an assistant teacher in a preschool, James got the jolt of the idea for this book there within. This book offers a sweeter perspective of helping kids cope with life and death when it isn't pretend anymore, something that is very close to all of us.