James H. (Jim) Lewis is a former journalist, public media executive, and consultant who is now a storyteller for nonprofit organizations. He has written six novels, including Belonging​​​​​​​ and The Quadrant Conspiracy. He has lived and worked in Washington, DC, Florida, Texas, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Sweden. His articles have appeared in the Washington Post, and his news reports have aired on public television, the ABC Evening News, and the Eurovision News Exchange. Jim and his wife, Julie, currently reside in Pittsburgh. He is a member of MWA and PennWriters.