Ben St. James is a Sugar Creek-based author who began his career in publishing by contributing comic illustrations for his high school newspaper and writing reviews of classic video games online. He has worked with approximately 400 authors, including TEDx speakers, Forbes contributors, and Olympians, in various creative and strategic roles. Ben has also designed cartoon mascots and logos for numerous companies across Canada and the U.S.A.
At the heart of every project he undertakes is a story, reflecting his commitment to narrative and creativity in all his work.
His experience encompasses consulting, mobile game design, animation, ghostwriting and illustrating children’s books. Between 2021 and 2024, he has helped over 30 books become #1 bestsellers on Amazon. Additionally, he engages in designing merchandise prototypes and creating comprehensive story bibles.
In 2026, his TikTok account has grown to over 53,000 followers, and his video Flower Girl surpassed 1 million views, reaching a global audience.
For inquiries regarding event booking, content licensing or assistance in project development, please visit the main page and use the contact form.
Awards & Honors
Picture Book Awards: Reader Views Literary Award — Bronze (Early Readers, Ages 6–8), The Golden Wizard Book Prize (UK) — Seal of Approval, L.A. BookFest — Silver (Juvenile Bedtime Stories), L.A. BookFest — Bronze (Technical & Artistic, Cover Illustration), Story Monsters Approved Award — Picture Book Fiction, Readers’ Favorite Children — General Honorable Mention, PenCraft Book Awards — K–3rd General Runner-Up, Chanticleer Little Peeps — Shortlist & Semi-Finalist, Feathered Quill Awards — Finalist (Animal — Children’s & YA), Royal Dragonfly Book Awards — 1st Place (Western), Royal Dragonfly Book Awards — Honorable Mention (Picture Books 5 and Younger), Regal Summit Book Award — Winner (Children), Purple Dragonfly Awards — 2nd Place (Humor, Tie), Purple Dragonfly Awards — 2nd Place (General), Kansas City Authors Club — Children’s Book Finalist, Moonbeam Children’s Book Award — Finalist,
Music: American Songwriter Song Contest — Semi-Finalist
Film & Screenwriting: Vertical Short Festival — Official Selection (Micro Shorts), International Animation Festival — Official Selection (Screenplay), American Story Showcase — Official Selection (Screenplay), California International Children’s Film Festival — Script Finalist, ICJ Awards — Official Selection 2026 (selected three times in two categories: Scripts & Shorts, for three projects), Kinodrome International Motion Picture & Screenwriting Festival — Honorable Mention (Short Script), Great Plains Film Festival — Official Selection (Short Screenplay), Lake Charles Film Festival — Official Selection (Short Screenplay)
Testimonials
Being creative and writing comes naturally to me, but the tech and business side of publishing is where I needed the most guidance… The marketing package gave me a good overview of where to start to begin the deep dive.
- Moonbeam award-winning author and homeschooling expert Sarah Uren
“It’s obvious that you do great work and take care of your clients.”
- Rene F. Tyo (Author)
“Your illustrations have a great spirit”
- Paul Cade (Visual Artist, Hollywood Film Director, & Author)
“I’m still using some of your marketing strategies and have been fortunate enough to be accepted to speak at some prestigious events. I am also thrilled to moderate our Lincoln Pelham Public Library’s “Books on the Bench” program, where some best-selling authors I’ve interviewed include Linwood Barclay and Emma Donoghue. Not only is it rewarding to hold this role, but being introduced as a 3-time published author to audiences of 100+ guests isn’t such a bad thing, either. So again, Ben, thank you for your help.”
- Yvonne Van Lankveld (Author)
“You have done so much, and I am still catching up.”
- Amal Indi (Life Coach/Author)
“Has anyone told you that you’re a mind reader”
- Russ Grabb (Author)
“I appreciate all of the help and suggestions.”
- Dalia Stilos (Author)
“You did a wonderful job and were so much fun to work with.”
- Elaine Matheson (Author)
“Ben has been a great support and offered effective advice.”
- Wendy Archard (Author)
“I’m speechless. I think I might bawl.”
- Bonnie Randall (PAL Published Author)
“You are so talented :-)”
- Noelle Piche McCarney (Influencer/Author)
“Ben. I am truly so grateful for your work, your revisions and your advice.”
- Michelle Dallago (Author/Songwriter)
