I don’t just write stories. I build worlds.

Hi, I’m James—also known as That Jamie Bloke.

Most people know me as the guy who won’t sit still. Whether I’m on a film set performing a stunt, acting in front of the camera, or deep in the “Author Lab” plotting the destruction of Earth in One Epic Year, my life is driven by one thing: The Thrill of the Story.

I’m a London-bred creative with a blue-collar work ethic. I don’t believe in waiting for “the big break.” I believe in building the door and kicking it down yourself.

The Journey: From the Screen to the Page

My background in film and stunts taught me one vital lesson: Action is everything. When I sat down to write One Epic Year, I didn’t want to just write another sci-fi trilogy. I wanted to create a “genre-bending” experience—a story that moves as fast as a TV show and hits as hard as a cinematic blockbuster.

But I realized something along the way. Writing the book is only half the battle. Bringing it to the world—self-publishing, marketing, and building a brand—is a stunt in itself.

The Mission: Two Worlds, One Brand

Today, my work lives in two places:

  1. For the Readers: I’m crafting the One Epic Year franchise—an ambitious project that spans books, a 2026 TV event, and beyond.
  2. For the Authors: I’m pulling back the curtain. I’m documenting the raw, unedited truth of being a self-published author today. No fluff, no “get rich quick” schemes—just the strategy and sweat it takes to turn an idea into a business.

The “Why”

Why “That Jamie Bloke”? Because I’m just a bloke with a massive imagination and the stubbornness to see it through. Whether you’re here to get lost in a story or to learn how to tell your own, I’m glad you’re part of the journey.


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I want an EPIC story

Dive into the genre-blending world of One Epic Year – Day by Day, where the boundaries of reality blur amidst an intricate tapestry of science fiction, gripping mystery, and an intense fight for survival.

Each day unfolds new challenges and unexpected twists, forcing characters to confront their deepest fears and forge unlikely alliances, all while navigating a landscape teeming with futuristic technology and shadowy secrets that could alter the fate of humanity. As the narrative richly develops, readers are drawn deeper into a thrilling adventure that combines thought-provoking themes with heart-pounding action, making every moment feel like a race against time.

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