Mark James is a former soldier who worked in the British and New Zealand armies before becoming an intensive care nurse. Mark lives in Wigan with his wife and children and loves reading, writing and listening to music. Freddie and the Magic Heart is Mark's first book, and was inspired by his passion for organ donation and the difference it can make to so many people's lives. When Mark grows up he wants to be Dr Seuss, Julia Donaldson or own a record shop.