From this singular moment of inspiration, St. James launched one of the most decorated and prolific careers in modern adult cinema. She has written and directed dozens of critically acclaimed features, including Torn , The Temptation of Eve , and The Submission of Emma Marx trilogy. She has become one of the industry's most respected creative forces, known for her focus on story, character, and female-centric sexuality. In 2016, she even transitioned to mainstream television as the co-creator of the Showtime erotic drama series Submission .