James Beckley's Books
"When his mother, Barbara, died suddenly on May 11, 2022, James Beckley was left grasping for understanding in the emptiness that followed. In this beautifully raw and intimate memoir, he walks us through the shock, the silence, and the grief that followed her passing, exploring what it means to lose a parent when you're still learning how to live without them.
With candor and courage, Beckley shares how counselling and the simple kindness of others became lifelines in his darkest moments— and how the memory of his mum continues to shape his life. Searching for solace in the written word, he found none; now, through this book, he hopes to be someone's "something out there."
Published independently in September 2024, this heartfelt narrative offers 176 pages of reflection, memory, and the quiet realisation that grief doesn't follow a map-but, in time, it can lead you back to love."
"It's a beautiful book mate full of heart and soul and love ... it will help people Thank you on behalf of everyone thank you for writing that book.
I feel like I know her and I think she would be incredibly proud of you..."
Chesney Hawkes on 'The Boy She Left Behind'
" Nanny Stairs is a short true ghost story about family, love, and the mysteries that linger long after life ends. These are real events, it blends heartfelt emotion with spine-tingling chills for a story you won't forget."
Every song tells a story. Every story leaves an echo.
Living In A Jukebox is James Beckley's heartfelt journey through the soundtrack of his life— forty tracks that transport him across time and emotion. From tender childhood memories to transformative life moments, this book is a love letter to the music that shapes who we are and reminds us who we've been.
More than a memoir, this is a celebration of the way music connects us all, turning memory into melody and life into a playlist.
"Patrick never planned on dying, and he certainly didn't plan on sticking around. But before he can move on, there are five apologies he must make— real apologies, from the heart.
The only problem? Molly. She's the only one who can hear him, and she wants nothing to do with his unfinished business.
Equal parts funny and poignant, I'm Still Here is a story of love, regret, and second chances... from beyond the grave."
Panda feels alone every day inside his zoo. Then one sunny morning, a playful Red Squirrel appears... and everything changes.
This beautifully illustrated children's book follows an unexpected friendship-one that teaches us about bravery, imagination, and how even the smallest friend can carry the biggest lessons.
Some friendships come with fine print.
Michael and Stephanie have been inseparable since school—best friends, partners-in-crime, each other’s safe place. But when life throws curveballs, from breakups to breakdowns, the line between “just friends” and “something more” becomes dangerously blurred.
With family dramas, disastrous nights out, and confessions that change everything, Bittersweet is a funny, honest, and often painful look at whether men and women can ever really be just friends—or whether love was hiding in plain sight all along.
What if one small lie changed everything?
1995. Will Roberts is seventeen, invisible at school, and hopelessly in love with Katy. He’s never said a word—until a scrap of lyrics falls out of his bag and changes everything. One problem: the song isn’t his. It’s Oasis.
As the lie spins out of control, Will is pulled into a world of teenage fame, family cracks, and first love that feels like it might shatter at any second. With the soundtrack of Britpop in the air and the weight of his dad’s absence at home, Will must learn what it means to tell the truth—before the song ends.
Sad Song is a bittersweet coming-of-age story about love, lies, music, and the courage to find your own words.
