James E. Lorraine

Contact me – James@jameselorraine.com

As one of the founding voices of Crown Cipher Publishing, Lorraine brings a versatility that ranges from sweeping, dramatic narratives to biting satire grounded in the everyday absurdities of modern life. His breakout novel, Heavy Is the Crown, established him as a writer unafraid to wade into themes of trauma, control, and survival, crafting a story that lingers long after the final page. With No, Not That Email, he shifted gears into sharp-witted, contemporary fiction, blending humor, romance, and chaos in a way that revealed another dimension of his literary range.

Lorraine’s writing is distinguished by its intensity and its refusal to compromise. Every sentence is built with intent, whether to pierce through emotional defenses, to provoke a laugh at the awkwardness of modern love, or to challenge how readers see themselves and the world around them. His characters are never just characters—they are echoes of the human condition, scarred and flawed but undeniably alive.

James E. Lorraine embodies the mission of Crown Cipher Publishing: to protect the voices that cut too deep, feel too real, or say too much for mainstream shelves. His work is for readers who want more than comfort—they want to feel the sting of recognition, the thrill of immersion, and the relief of finding truth in fiction.

James E. Lorraine is a storyteller who writes at the intersection of raw honesty, dark romance, and razor-edged social commentary. His work is not designed to play it safe—it is designed to unsettle, to expose, and to capture the moments where love and power collide in ways that feel both dangerous and undeniably human.

When he is not writing, Lorraine is deeply involved in shaping the direction of Crown Cipher Publishing, guiding the house’s vision of bold, unfiltered storytelling across genres. His voice anchors the imprint, not because it defines it, but because it reminds us that fearless storytelling can take many forms—sometimes jagged, sometimes tender, always unforgettable.