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James Wharton
A former British Army soldier turned writer and LGBT activist, he writes with candor about military life, identity, and the darker corners of modern nightlife. His books blend memoir and reporting in a way that feels direct, personal, and hard to forget.
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The Bounty of the Chesapeake: Fishing in Colonial Virginia
by James Wharton
About the author
Born in Wrexham, Wales, in 1987 and raised in nearby Gwersyllt, James Wharton first came to wider attention through his service in the British Army. He became known as the first openly gay soldier to appear on the cover of Soldier magazine, a milestone that helped make him a visible public voice on LGBT issues.
Wharton is the author of Out in the Army: My Life as a Gay Soldier, a memoir about his time in the forces and the experience of being openly gay in that world. He later wrote Something for the Weekend: Life in the Chemsex Underworld, expanding his work into social commentary and first-hand reporting.
Across his writing, Wharton is known for tackling difficult subjects in a straightforward, accessible way. His work often focuses on identity, inclusion, and the realities behind public labels, making his books especially compelling for listeners who like memoir with honesty and urgency.