Physically and psychologically abused 17-year-old Amanda Grant inexplicably travels to 1965 from her native 1987 and attempts to help Matthew, the similarly victimized teenage version of her father. But her anachronistic presence impacts everyone around her in unanticipated ways, especially when Matthew inadvertently falls in love with his future daughter....

AMJ's long-held dream of publishing his first novel - one he had conceived in the '80s - finally came true in 2002, and the critical response was unanimous. "James," reported the Tulsa World, "not only has a topical message, but the ability to wrap that message within a story of intrigue that fascinates the mind." Science Fiction and Fantasy World called Undo the Deed "remarkable and spellbinding", while Scribes World declared it "riveting". And acclaimed sci-fi author Robert J. Sawyer, creator of the book behind television's Flashforward, deemed AMJ's début "gutsy and heartwrenching...as with all good science fiction, it wonderfully illuminates the human condition."

Undo the Deed is special to AMJ because it gave him not only a chance to speak out on an important topic he feels strongly about, but a chance to provide hope and even help for its readers as well. He shared his thoughts about that and more in this 2002 interview:

Other books give you comprehensive listings on where to find work as an extra.  This one will tell you the truth about what happens once you get it!  Adam-Michael James delves into the nitty-gritty of what it’s like to be an extra - his borderline jaded commentaries are tempered with a love of the entertainment industry that should be required reading for every show biz newcomer.

AMJ's second book was a radical departure from his first one, turning his experience as a Hollywood background actor into a kind of humorous how-to. "If you've ever thought of catching the next bus to Hollywood and breaking into show biz as an extra," said Midwest Book Review, "you need to read what this author has to say." Extra Extra!: Memoirs from a Piece of Human Furniture was released on AMJ's birthday in 2005.

Soon after, he took to the airwaves in support of Extra Extra! as an interviewee instead of an interviewer (see Radio for details on the difference) - click below to hear what he had to say!

Going one step further, AMJ recorded a song and accompanying video (still at left) based on Extra Extra! Check out Music for this unique take on his book!

And you can visit the Gallery for exclusive photos of AMJ as an extra!

AMJ will definitely not be limiting his literary output to two. He still has plans to resume The Leaves of One Tree, a dual love story which bounces between the present day and the Old West. He is also considering penning a unique tome that ties in with The Nine Lives of L.M. Montgomery, a musical biography he co-wrote with Emmy-nominated composer Leo Marchildon. Stay tuned for updates on these projects as they start to come to fruition.

In the meantime, AMJ writes a bi-monthly opinion column about the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful for the web site soapcentral.com. Visit their Two Scoops section every two weeks to read his thoughts on the show!

And don't forget, you can purchase AMJ's current books at the AMJ On-Line Store!