James Bernard Frost
author | web designer | surfer | rabblerouser | dad
Author of A Very Minor Prophet, World Leader Pretend, and The Artichoke Trail
James writes about the nature of belief and the decisions we make in unsettling times. His work ranges from literary fiction to travel narrative to long-form nonfiction. He lives in Portland, OR where he enjoys the trees, the waves, and these final days before Mother Earth gets her revenge.
“A Very Minor Prophet is a comic novel, a gospel, an ode to great coffee, a story of great friendship, great love, and of a young man waking up to realize that his life is just beginning.”
Current Work
After a decade of suffering in corporate America, James has returned to writing in order to prepare the people for the end times. He is represented by Danielle Marshall of the Jane Rotrosen Agency, who is currently submitting two nonfiction projects to editors. He also shares his thoughts on Substack.
Books
A Very Minor Prophet, novel (2011, Hawthorne Books)
World Leader Pretend, novel (2007, St. Martin’s Press)
The Artichoke Trail, travel guide (2001, Hunter Publishing)
Journalism & Essays
The Sun
Los Angeles Times
WIRED
San Francisco Examiner
The Nervous Breakdown
Role/Reboot
World of Warcraft Magazine
Awards
Lowell Thomas Award from The Society of American Travel Writers, 2001
Web Design for Authors
Alongside his writing, James designs original websites for writers, artists, and small organizations. Each project is shaped around the tone and visual world of the author’s work rather than a fixed template. He works with creatives to discover their needs and stylistic preferences, then builds sites that feel like natural extensions of their work.
Contact
For writing inquiries, web design projects, or general correspondence: