Nine Voices - Softcover

Edited By Gary Batson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0974180599 ISBN 13: 9780974180595

Publisher: Batson-Jones-Rae Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

A Collection of prose and fiction about life and love by African American writers: Damion Sanders Ronell Lucas Janis McClain Tonya Daniels Walter Jones Gary Batson Daberal Castillo Keon D. Sims Robbin Simon

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About the Authors Ronell Lucas, Author of Sonny’s Song The last of four daughters born to Mr. James (deceased) & Mrs. Hattie Harris, Ronell was born under the sign of Scorpio. She has a determination and flair that keeps her humbled enough to reach her goals. She is the wife of Norman A. Lucas, mother of Emily L. Laing, mother-in-law of Edwin A. Laing, and grandmother of James A. Laing, sister, friend, and spiritual confidante of far too many to name. After completing her undergraduate studies in Psychology and Communications, Ronell has worked for her Pastor as the church Administrator, and continues to take care of her family. She is a strong woman of faith and it is Ronell’s faith that is a constant factor in her success over the years. Damion Sanders, Author of Veronica Andrews Is 26-year-old Brooklyn born writer, performing artist and actor residing in Flatbush. He is currently in the production of a hip-hop driven/spoken word cd with Producer Secotine Bodi. In the past he has frequented open mics and slams at such venues as the Nuyorican Poet's Cafe., Tavaru, Nightingales, Bowery Poetry Club and the Rush Arts Gallery. He has also co-wrote and acted with director Larry Floyd in "Detox" an ongoing, off-Broadway theater production. Daberal Castillo, Author of Whispers of My Life Writing has always been my safe haven in the maelstrom of emotions we call life. As a child I turned to writing when navigating my way through problems and solutions were totally uncertain. Happily the rainbow of words that exploded unto pages before me resulted in who I am today. Now at the tender age of forty-one I have my family who readily keeps me grounded. Hopefully, you and I, can not only embark upon a journey worth taking but we can whether the storms successfully. Janis R. McClain, Author of I Wasn’t Looking This author was born Janis Regina McClain, in a native of NY State. Born in Port Chester, and raised in the town of Greenburgh of White Plains, NY. She now resides in Mount Vernon, NY. Fourth of five siblings, she has always been naturally inclined towards the arts, her first love being singing. She also loves and enjoys the written word, and has various talents, skills, and interests; refusing to be limited or pigeon-holed in to thinking she has to restrict herself to choose just one area of concentration and fulfillment. She has college credits for course studies done in English Composition Writing, Audio/Midi Music Technology, Business Accounting, Modern Dance and Jewelry Making from Westchester Community College. In addition, Janis has had extensive training and experience in African, Caribbean and Modern Dance, songwriting and has sung in numerous talented bands and played as a lead vocalists. Additionally she holds the copyrights to a catalog of original song compositions, jewelry designs, a play and now this short story. Janis has taken piano, plays by ear and has attended workshops/seminars in acting, personal growth and development, communication, secretarial/office practices, and has done a lot of applied studies in the areas of spiritual and self growth. Gary Batson, Author of an Imperfect Love Writer/editor/Publisher (An Imperfect Love), B.A., MA., Ed.M., is President of Batson Communications & Entertainment Company and co-Publisher of Batson-Jones-Rea Publishing Company. He earned his B.A. from Fordham University, his M.A. and Ed.M from Columbia University with a specialization in Communications. His articles and PR placements were published in The New York Times, Daily News, New Jersey Star Ledger, Billboard and The Amsterdam News. His plays have been produced at Samuel French and Strawberry One Act Festivals, The Paul Robeson Theater, Michael Carson Studios, The Negro Ensemble Company and The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. His fiction and poetry were published in City University Magazine, Fordham University literary Magazine, Thirst for Fire (a California base

About this edition

• Publisher: Batson-Jones-Rae Publishing
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0974180599
• ISBN 13: 9780974180595
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160