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31 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT A n accomplished author, James Commodore sought to enter the writing industry after completing various writing assignments for his past jobs in medical sales. After his retirement 13 years ago, he decided to delve into writing fictional novels in an effort to not only tell his own personal story, but to also provide readers with stories in which they can escape. Writing in the first person perspective, Mr. Commodore most recently authored “Rational Innocence” in 2019. The book follows the life and thoughts of John Castano, a lawyer working for a firm in Twin Cities, Minnesota. Upon the death of a client, Mr. Castano wonders if the death was truly accidental, thus leading him to dig a treacherous path towards his own encounter with danger. Sold at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and in all e-book formats, “Rational Innocence” has received outstanding reviews from myriad readers across all backgrounds. Mr. Commodore holds a Bachelor of Science in botany from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 1966 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater from 1975. Alongside his endeavors in fiction writing, he enjoys spending his spare time volunteering for homeless veterans within the state of Florida. A U.S. Navy veteran himself, he is a member of the American Legion and Gyo Club, and a past member of Toastmasters International. Humbled by the success of his novels, Mr. Commodore notes that he began writing for his grandchildren: Madelyn, Chloe, Jameson and Graham. Emphasizing that the protagonists of his stories hold values and standards that reflect those of himself and those around him, Mr. Commodore advises aspiring writers to observe their surroundings meticulously and utilize those observations to create their stories. Looking toward the future, Mr. Commodore intends to continue enjoying his retirement and writing more books. He currently resides in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. JAMES COMMODORE AUTHOR Oconomowoc, WI