Daz James Writes

News Updates - 30/10/2025

Hi there and hello, and where every good story begins, in the margins — in the messy, wonderful spaces between fact and feeling, pop culture and philosophy, laughter and light.

Welcome to Notes from the Margins, my new series of essays and reflections exploring the curious connections between storytelling, wellbeing, and the wild, weird world we live in. Think of it as a place where Doctor Who meets mindfulness, where ABBA becomes a form of therapy, and where the art of being human is occasionally interrupted by ghosts, glitter, and good intentions.

And what better way to begin than with a touch of Halloween magic? The first piece, “The Real Magic: How Witchcraft Went from Herb Gardens to Hollywood,” examines how the image of the witch has evolved over centuries — from healers and herbalists rooted in nature to cinematic icons appearing on our screens. It’s funny, thoughtful, and a reminder that the real magic has always been about balance, courage, and care.

So grab a cup of something warm, light a candle if you’re feeling witchy, and join me in the margins — where stories, ideas, and a little bit of everyday magic still have power.

Until next time,

Daz James.

PS: Oh! If you need something a little more unearthly. You can now purchase Earth Boy as an E-book. Follow this link to read an exclusive preview.

Earth Boy eBook : James, Daz : Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store

Daz James

I grew up in a small country town in Australia where being different wasn't celebrated. I was made to feel like an alien on my own planet because I was feeling and thinking differently to my peers.

I looked for escapism through the world of books searching for where I belonged. They were my respite from the real world. Yet still didn't find people like me.

I started to write to express myself and hopefully wonder provide an imaginative world for someone else to escape. This became a struggle as LGBTIQA+ books were not in favor by publishers until recent years, so I suffered the pain of rejection letters until I had my first short story published in a short story anthology series.

This was the boost that I needed to keep writing, to never give up, and never give in. Now, here I am promoting my first novel called Earth Boy.

Earth Boy - Daz James

Alfie runs away from his father, who bullies him because he won't take off his new rainbow socks or his mother's nightie - it is all he has left of her. His desperation to escape leads him to a desolate train station and a Kate Bush wannabe called Daphne.

She drags him onto a train that shouldn't be there, transporting them to an unearthly destination, The Caravansary, a pit-stop to the wider universe. He is stranded in a strange world where inhabitants want to enslave, possess and even fatten him up.

His only saviour is a bewitching hottie called Charisma Junt who looks good in everything he wears.

Alfie soon becomes embroiled in a fiendish plot that could have dire consequences for humanity. How can an underachieving daydreamer, who spends far too much time in his own head, stop environmental terrorists and a psychotic real estate agent?

If this is your cup of tea, please follow these links to get a copy:

Olympia Publishers | Earth Boy by Daz James

Earth Boy by Daz James, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®

Earth Boy by Daz James | WHSmith

https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Earth-Boy/Daz-James/9781800748378

https://www.amazon.com.au/Earth-Boy-Daz-James/dp/180074837X

https://www.fishpond.com.au/Books/Earth-Boy-Daz-James/9781800748378

https://www.waterstones.com/book/earth-boy/daz-james/9781800748378

https://www.harvard.com/book/9781800748378

Now available as an E-Book - Check out the sample provided.

Earth Boy eBook : James, Daz : Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store

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