Jim Boatwright is an author with a lot to say.  He is vitally interested in issues of social injustice and racial inequality. He writes fearlessly and honestly about homelessness, the marginalized, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

A native of South Carolina, Jim earned a Master’s degree from the University of South Carolina and did post-graduate studies at the Louisiana State University.

He worked tirelessly in his vocation while never abandoning his passion for writing.

A recently retired educator and musician, Jim has lived in multiple southern states and brings a wealth of life experiences to his work. Often reading his descriptions feels like visiting the places he describes. He loves Southern culture—in all its aspects, good and bad.

In his debut novel, (“Unintended Consequences”), several unforgettable characters are loosely bound together by a common thread as Jim reveals the challenges of being a first-year teacher with a very bad student.