religion birth_place name birth_date genre article_title birth_name occupation
christian los angeles , united states james michael pratt 1953 romantic fiction james michael pratt
 james michael pratt novelist ,
james michael pratt

james michael pratt is an american writer and documentary film producer .
he is listed as a bestselling author by `` the new york times '' and `` usa today '' .
his novel `` the lost valentine '' -lrb- originally published as `` the last valentine '' -rrb- was adapted into a film released by hallmark hall of fame in 2011 .
he has been called a `` master of moral fiction `` by booklist for his realistic depictions of love and life during wartime while weaving valued inspirational themes with subtlety .
the author has 7 other titles listed at his website including the lost valentine .
a native of simi valley , ca he is married and the father of two adult children .
he credits growing up in california for many of the influences found in his stories .
he has three additional books being adapted to film including a new title , yet to be released , when the last leaf falls . ''
