The author of one children's book, The Golden Trout (1977), James W. Lance is better known for his work as a neurologist. Holding the status of Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales, Lance has lead a distinguished career specialising in headache management, movement disorder, clinical neurology and neuroscience. His work in these areas has been recognised both in Australia and overseas. Lance has written numerous medical publications that cover the treatment of headache/migraine and clinical neurology.