Victor Phillips holds a master’s degree in business administration from Queen’s University and built a career in international finance and commodity trading, which sparked his interest in geopolitical developments and world-changing events. Travelling widely, exploring history and culture along the way, he felt a need for greater connection with early North American history. Victor also enjoys golf and spiritual exploration. His books include Compelled by Desire (Austin Macauley Publishers, 2018), written under the pseudonym James Clare, John Cabot - Commander (FriesenPress, 2026), and Spinners of Destiny (FriesenPress, 2026). He lives in Medicine Hat, Alberta.