James C. Magruder

"The Reflective Writer"

WELCOME.

They call me “The Reflective Writer,” because I write essays and inspirational fiction to encourage you to reflect on the most meaningful moments in life. And while I don't write for awards, my hope is they are affirmation that my work is inspiring readers. The Desert Between Us has won these three national awards:

2025 Romance Novel of the Year (Christian Market Book Awards)
2025 Selah Award Winner--Bronze. (Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference)
2024 Living Now Award Winner-- Bronze. (Living Now)

Awards for Author, JAMES C. MAGRUDER:

2025 WRITER OF THE YEAR (Florida Christian Writers Conference--FCWC)
2025 WRITER OF THE YEAR (Serious Writer, Inc.)
2025 "Balancing the Checkbook of Your Life" Article--1st Place (FCWC)
2025 "The Absence of Applause" Article--2nd Place (FCWC)
2025 The Christmas Photograph, A Novella--3rd Place (FCWC)
2023 The Glimpse, Finalist, Book of the Decade (Serious Writer, Inc.)

Check out my essays in eleven Chicken Soup for the Soul books under the NONFICTION tab, and sign up for my FREE monthly newsletter (PAUSE MORE. RUSH LESS.) under the BLOG tab.