I think ethnic and regional labels are insulting to writers and really put restrictions on them. People don't think your work is quite as universal.

James Welch may refer to:
James Welch (VC) (1889–1978) English recipient of the Victoria Cross
Jim Welch (born 1938) former American football player
James Welch (writer) (1940–2003) Native American author and poet
James T.