About C.M. James:
Entrepreneur, Award Winning Author, Publisher & Music Label Founder

​Introduction

C.M. James is a Kansas City–born, Nashville-based author and entrepreneur who has published over a dozen fast-growing titles across genres—from psychological thrillers and vampire sagas to mind-bending mysteries. He’s also the founder of C.M. James Writes LLC, a full-service self-publishing agency empowering story-driven authors, and C.M. Jaye Music, a country-soul label honoring the legacy of his late sister, Larysa Jaye, and spotlighting authentic minority voices in music. With innovative ventures like the LiteraVerse—a multiplatform storytelling experience—C.M. James seamlessly blends books, audio, film, and musical artistry into immersive worlds.

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 Key Highlights 

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• Literary Ventures:

  • Breakout titles such as Alpha Blood: The Battle for Sanguis, Dreamfall: Worst Night-Affair, REM Mining, and Hi, I Am C.M. James.

  • Several works cataloged in the Library of Congress.

  • Genres span supernatural thrillers, psychological fiction, sci-fi dystopias, and horror.

• Publishing & Support Services:

  • Founded C.M. James Writes LLC in 2024 to guide writers in editing, formatting, distribution, and creative development.

  • Known for serving diverse authors, including minority creatives and first-time storytellers.

  • Programs include Tailored Tales, Beta Author services, and LiteraVerse production.

• Music & Legacy:

  • In 2025, launched C.M. Jaye Music, a country‑soul record label inspired by sister Larysa Jaye’s mission to uplift real stories.

  • Released her memoir Love & Lyrics: The Nashville Dream on Valentine’s Day; her posthumous anthem No Other Face (Like Mine) debuted in spring 2025.

  • Platform also supports emerging artists through Larysa Jaye Writes, bridging songwriting and storytelling into literature.

• Innovative Storytelling:

  • Developed the LiteraVerse: enhanced audiobooks, interactive reading, and music-infused narrative experiences.

  • Spearheaded growth from virtual assistance (through Speak with My Assistant LLC) into multi-industry creative operations.

  • Part of a coordinated movement combining publishing, music, tech, and mental-emotional storytelling.

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 Impact & Recognition:

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• Named best new author of the month and recognized for outstanding fiction series during breakout debut year.

• Featured in Nashville Voyager for both author and label journey, emphasizing creative entrepreneurship 

• Successfully generated six figure revenue across businesses rooted in original IP within the first year of operation .