Brian James is a Sierra Leonean short story and screen writer. He has won a number of local short story and poetry competitions and is a recipient of the Sierra Leone Pen’s Most Promising Writer award. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication. James’ publications include short stories On the Road to Godiva (2005), Devils at the Door (2008), and Simple Economics (2009) He is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, where he also works as a consultant editor and documentary film maker.