Eva James was born to a family of singers and was a professional vocalist for many years before she began writing. Her "Love & War" cd combines many styles and eras of popular music including Rock, Country, Latin, and Swing. The title reflects the challenges and volatility of modern love, managing passion, communication, and individuality within relationships, and the changing roles between men and women. The songs are sensitive, and sometimes angry, personal accounts of her life, family, and relationships, reflecting the tug of war between pleasing others and self