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Detail of “Daniel in the Lions’ Den,” circa 1614–1616, by Peter Paul Rubens. Oil on Canvas, 88 1/4 inches by 130 1/8 inches. National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. Public Domain
Nicole James is a freelance journalist for The Epoch Times based in Australia. She is an award-winning short story writer, journalist, columnist, and editor. Her work has appeared in newspapers including The Sydney Morning Herald, Sun-Herald, The Australian, the Sunday Times, and the Sunday Telegraph. She holds a BA Communications majoring in journalism and two post graduate degrees, one in creative writing.