"Not All Dogs" is African-American commercial fiction, a novel in the style of "Waiting To Exhale" by Terry McMillan but featuring male lead characters. The story follows the attempt of four college seniors to save a struggling children's community center while fighting their own battles with manhood. "Not All Dogs" combines suspense, romance, and humor with an uplifting message that African-American and mainstream readers are responding to.
Chet "C. Kelly" Robinson is a twenty-eight year-old graduate of Howard University. He holds a bachelor's degree in business as well as an MBA and has worked at Price Waterhouse, Emerson Electric, and NCR Corporation, where he is currently employed as a Financial Analyst.
Mr. Robinson has been writing short stories and novels for several years and has honed his craft with self-study (Writer's Digest School), workshops and evening classes, and sharing of his work with established authors. His second novel manuscript is currently under representation by the Pinder-Lane & Garon-Brooke Literary Agency.
Mr. Robinson has served as a volunteer and leader with numerous community organizations in his spare time, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Mentor St. Louis, and Student Venture. He is an experienced Toastmaster and plans to actively publicize his writings.