About the Author

James Hanna wondered Australia for seven years before settling on a career in criminal justice. He spent twenty years as a counselor in the Indiana Department of Corrections and has recently retired from the San Francisco Probation Department, where he was assigned to a domestic violence and Stalking Unit. James' familiarity with the criminal element has provided fodder for much of his writing. His debut novel, The Siege, depicts a hostage standoff in a penal facility. Ron Slaven, Top 100 reviewer, writes, "This is the raw, gritty and complex reality of life in prison and the best of its genre that I have ever come across." Call Me Pomeroy, James second novel, chronicles the madcap adventures of a street musician on parole who joins Occupy Oakland and its spinoff movements in England and France. He does not join for political reasons but to get on television, attract an agent, and land a million dollar recording contract for Ants in My Pants, his marathon ditty. The first chapter, appearing in the inaugural issue of Empty Sink Publishing, was deemed Editor's Choice for that issue. James' third book, A Second, Less Capable Head and Other Rogue Stories, features stories written in several genres, including science fantasy. These tales were first published in literary journals that want stories written in blood. Stories that deal in unvarnished truths over political correctness. Red Savina Review, The Literary Review, and Crack the Spine have all published James' stories. James has been nominated three times for the Pushcart Prize.

Reviews

Second, Less Capable Head-a satire that skewers the political left, right, and everything in between. If you are in need of a good laugh, look no further, this is the story you are looking for. -Adam Dubbin, Editor, Empty Sink Publishing James Hanna's writing penetrates the darkness inside our species, and comes out the other side offering enlightenment, pathos, and hard laughter. - Christopher Wachlin Editor, The Stoneslide Corrective We can only call this an instant classic... You have to read these stories slowly, with some breathing room in between, to fully appreciate the genius of James Hanna. -Grady Harp, Hall of Fame Top 100 Reviewer, Vine Voice The mark of an author at the peak of his literary powers, there are scant few tales that won't linger beyond the page. Without a doubt, A Second, Less Capable Head delivers one of the most powerful and cutting collection of short stories you will ever read. -Book Viral As one reads through each of the stories in A Second, Less-Capable Head, one gets the impression that one is reading from a master of the short story and it is very exciting to see how, in a few paragraphs, Hanna reveals a lot about his compelling characters, builds a tension that grabs the readers attention completely, and guides the reader to satisfying denouements. -Manhattan Book Review A sinister sense of irony pervades the stories in this perverse, darkly fantastic anthology. Author James Hanna has a unique insight into the most bizarrely curious aspects of the human condition and does not shy from exploring these to their shockingly logical conclusion. A Second, Less Capable Head is exceptionally memorable from beginning to end. -Midwest Book Review