James Navé here. I’ve performed A Child's Christmas in Wales every Christmas since 1991, from snowy street corners to quiet gatherings in homes and libraries, at the American Church in Paris, and even in a damp, cozy community center in Roundstone, Ireland.

This isn't just a reading; it's a journey. A Child's Christmas in Wales holds a special kind of magic—the nostalgic recollections of a Christmas past, where young boys lie in wait with snowballs, old uncles nap by the fire, and the streets echo with laughter. The piece pulls us into a simpler time, filling our minds with scenes of wonder, mischief, and deep, childlike joy.

Let's step together into a world where Christmas means snowy Welsh hills, fireside laughter, and stories that linger. A Child’s Christmas in Wales is my gift you you this holiday season. Take a few moments to listen and enjoy.

"A Child's Christmas In Wales" by Dylan Thomas performed by James Navé

Provocative Conversations from Twice 5 Miles Radio is a podcast devoted to candid, often surprising exchanges with artists, thinkers, and cultural instigators who speak from the core. Each episode dives beneath the surface to explore the stories and questions that shape our lives.

I’m James Navé—poet, storyteller, educator, and longtime creative collaborator. With an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and decades of teaching experience across the globe, I help writers and performers tap into their authentic voices through public speaking, creative writing, and the Imaginative Storm method, which I co-developed with Allegra Huston.

My most recent book, 100 Days: A Poetic Memoir After Cancer (3: A Taos Press), documents a hundred days of healing and poetic reckoning. I’m also co-author of Write What You Don’t Know and How to Read for an Audience—practical guides for anyone seeking to speak and write with more truth and power.

I’ve directed festivals, hosted literary salons, taught with Julia Cameron, and memorized over 600 poems. I still believe in the power of a well-told story, the light through stained glass, and the open road with nothing but a podcast and a windshield full of stars.

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