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James Eldridge
@vancomycin87.bsky.social
Author of The Pacific Chronicles & Hounds of War | USAF Medic Veteran | Industrial Project Manager | Dad of 5 from Hawaii 🌊🐟🦀
Aloha! My name is James and I wrote these kids books.

Think of the Percy Jackson series but set in Hawaii, with native vs invasive species, hilarious Menehune, and really fun retelling of Hawaiian mythology!

They’re available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Paperback.
February 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
not fair
February 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
One of my favorite part about having written a series is being able to give the first book away for free.

It had been a year, so I did another giveaway this past weekend and had a stellar response.
January 22, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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January 7, 2025 at 4:55 AM
I am highly biased and much prefer the worst candid kid’s review than the best adults have to offer. Children are my demographic.

I’m going to where they are with these stories, not vice versa. Their opinions transcribed authentically is just the best.

Mahalo to this ten year-old for his review!
January 7, 2025 at 2:04 AM
same tbh
January 3, 2025 at 2:47 AM
me in prison:

[yelling loudly out the food slot in the door]

“anybody have a usb-c charger? my phone is about to die”
January 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
so i just ate pasta from trader joes that was imported from italy

how does that work, does america export dangerous pesticides for them to use when they grow the noodles?
January 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Merry Christmas everyone!
December 26, 2024 at 3:07 AM
It’s been a big two years. Really excited for 2025.
December 17, 2024 at 1:26 AM
At the company Christmas party if you need anything
December 15, 2024 at 2:44 AM
This is why I write.
December 14, 2024 at 1:34 AM
I combined one of my favorite scenes with one of my favorite quotes ever.
December 12, 2024 at 2:49 AM
In court for a bullshit ticket anybody need anything?
December 5, 2024 at 2:41 PM
My favorite thing about being an author is paying an editor to remind me I am a trash human being.
December 4, 2024 at 6:25 PM
I’ve never seen anything I needed more in my life and I was on a ventilator for 45 days during COVID
December 3, 2024 at 10:19 PM
true story: my sister invited a friend to our family’s thanksgiving. her friend was an npr reporter (lefty). my family is conservative.

we all got along super well. we talked politics, energy, ecology and by the time our family event was over she fit in with everyone easily.
December 3, 2024 at 10:26 AM
I spent dozens of hours learning After Effects to make this book trailer.

I really hope you like it.

(Bluesky only allows 1 min videos so the book at the end barely stays, but I’ll post the cover below again)
December 2, 2024 at 7:45 AM
The market is getting crunchier in ways that make it more difficult for middle grade authors.

Thankfully, most kids aren’t aware of this.

I’ll keep writing until kids stop reading. It’s not their fault new books are harder to find. It means I need more creative ways to reach them. #authors
December 2, 2024 at 7:37 AM
It’s almost Thanksgiving week. Don’t forget to watch Muppet Treasure Island
November 23, 2024 at 8:30 PM
okay so i guess seat buddies and a row picture aren’t things on flights anymore? and fyi food isn’t “to share”
November 23, 2024 at 2:17 AM
i’m not watching season one of your show until i know it’s getting a second season
November 23, 2024 at 2:14 AM
A proper meal.
November 23, 2024 at 2:09 AM
Working title for my next series:

Water and Ocean and Skull and Ash and Dawn and Storm and Knife and Sand and Shield and West and Stars and Famine and Bone and Knees and Blood and Froth and Flood and Fire and Freeze and Baron
November 22, 2024 at 2:58 PM