Actor · Storyteller · Artist · Author

James Pence

Exploring faith, creativity,
and the unexpected turns of life.

I’m a writer, performer, and artist who has spent a lifetime telling stories—on the page, with chalk, through music, and on stage.

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James Pence performing as Frank Gilbreth Sr. in Cheaper by the Dozen — James as Frank Gilbreth
in Cheaper by the Dozen

Sunlight falling on a path through a forest

Beyond Deconstruction

Reflections on faith, doubt, and reconstruction.

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Stories and Voices

Fiction, storytelling, and other creative writing.

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Creative Work

Stories in Many Forms

Writing is at the center of my work, but over the years I’ve also expressed stories through performance, chalk art, and other creative projects.

Books

Novels, how-to books, and other publications.

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Performing

Stage acting, singing, and live storytelling.

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Chalk Art

Live art on an easel that reveals more than meets the eye.

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Fountain pen resting on a handwritten page

About

My story, my journey, and what drives my work.

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Books

My published work spans fiction, nonfiction, and books about HTML and CSS. Across genres, I’m drawn to the power of a well-told story.

Performing

Onstage, I’ve found new ways to tell stories through acting and song. Musical theatre and dramatic roles have become an important part of my creative life.

Chalk Art

For decades I’ve created live chalk-art presentations on an easel, combining drawing, music, and storytelling—including surprising reveals under ultraviolet light.

About

I’m James Pence—an author, artist, actor, and storyteller. Whether I’m writing, drawing, or performing, I’m interested in the stories that help us make sense of faith, change, and life’s unexpected turns.