AJ Henriques

Antoinette "A.J." Henriques is a writer of non-fiction books and novels. Her love of languages is what brings you "Instant Patwa: Speak and Understand Jamaican Patois"; this book is as much fun as anyone can have between two covers. The great thing about this language guide is that, while it makes Patwa absolutely accessible to non-Jamaicans, a happy coincidence is that its ESL approach makes English more accessible to any speaker of Jamaican Creole who struggles to master standard English.

A.J. also has a love of literary fiction, and her introduction to that genre is a coming-of-age rags-to-riches story "Halmerry" that asks the question, "Is the sale of the soul a final sale?" Set in an idyllic American town "somewhere along the border of Missouri and Illinois," the story unveils the life behind the seemingly perfect townsfolk's public lives. A colorful cast of characters, including "Bull Dougie" who's the realest of the bunch and the anti-hero protagonist Gen, make this a rollicking read.

"Disclosing the Secrets of Creativity" is a non-fiction collaboration with Business Strategist Maryann Cruz. It's an unlikely look through the windows of creativity that ultimately opens the doors for everyone who wants to be more creative.

Other books soon to be available from A.J. on Amazon include two books of urban-Victorian poetry (yes, you read that right!) and a futuristic novel that turns the world on its ear.

Take this journey with A.J., a songwriter who's always written and is now publishing some truly interesting books.