James R. Lane

About the Author

James R. Lane is a retired photojournalist who observed through the lens of his cameras both the glamorous and the grungy sides of mankind in the final, exciting decades of the 20th century. With over 23 years of experience reporting on the day-to-day wonders, strife, triumphs and tragedies that we Americans call life, Lane covered celebrations and disasters, killers and kings, politicians and pundits, sports giants and kindergarten frolics. Along the way he received a priceless education in what being human really means.

From the greatest humanitarians to the most humble unsung heroes Lane finds inspiration for his characters in everyday humanity's seemingly limitless potential for incredible kindness and compassion, as well as its darker side of unreasoning cruelty and bloodlust. An admirer of powerful cars, rugged trucks, fancy motorcycles and exotic aircraft, Lane has driven, ridden or flown in nearly every type of motorized device. Gliders, too. Years of exposure to firearms, edged weapons and harsh language taught him that while war may be hell, living in enslavement is worse.

When not working his day job, Lane can usually be found peering through the windshield of a car or truck, or grinning over the handlebars of a motorcycle or a mountain bike. Sometimes he squints down the sights of a firearm, and occasionally he scowls at the screen of a computer. He calls northeast Florida home. He seldom sits still.

If you would like to contact Jim, you can reach him at jim.lane60 @ yahoo .com (without the spaces).