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Jeffrey Newsom

About the Author

Jeffrey Newsom is from Plattsburgh, New York

He is the author of:

If You Knew What Jay Knew, The Chocolate Notes, Love Letters,

With Friends Like These, The Last King, Trouble Man,

Radio One ~ Red Light Confessions ~ The Return of Jabo Blue, Good

Girl Mad City

 

 

Jeffrey resides in Jacksonville, Florida

To contact the author for speaking engagements email @

Jeffrey.newsom@yahoo.com

Books can be purchased at Amazon.com &

www.eatingwordscafe.com

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LS Taylor
 

About the Author

LS Taylor is the author of "A Trap Girls Bible" Vol I., her freshman book. She is a Clinical Research Specialists at Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research. In her spare time, Ms. Taylor enjoys writing, reading, and going to Spoken Word and Open mic nights. She lives in Jacksonville, Florida, with her three children.

 

Contact information: For speaking engagements and book signings, go to Ms. Taylor's website @ LSTaylor.net.

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Calvin Thomas
 

Calvin Thomas is from Jacksonville, Florida and currently

lives in Bradenton, Florida. “I Survived~ The Calvin Thomas Story” is his

freshman book. Calvin shares his story of over 50 years in prison on death

row. A story so compelling you will find yourself rooting for a happy ending.

Calvin is a devout Christian and enjoys

mentoring our youth. As the results of his mentoring, Mr. Thomas also shares

his wisdom and knowledge through speaking engagements.

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Vito Lopez


Author Vito Lopez is a native of Jacksonville, Florida, his freshman book “One Heart, One Love, 6th Try,” is a compelling story of a mother’s love and her desire for her infant son to survive after 7 tries of failed pregnancies.

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Betty L. Armstrong

Betty L. Armstrong is a retired teacher. "A Time to Share...A

Moment to Spare,” is her first book of poetry. “A to Z Cooking” is her first children’s book of recipes for children to create and learn. Her second book  of inspirational poetry “A Lifetime of Caring & Sharing,” beckon . . .it is as if she is patting the seat next to us, enticing us to sit and listen.

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Deirdre Mayhew Robinson

Deirdre Mayhew Robinson’s book “Pearls & Poetry” is an impressive play of words with meaning and depth.
Deirdre is a native of Jacksonville, Florida and the owner of DD Home Realty Inc.

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Terry T. Budget

Write man Terry T. Budget has penned two motivational and leadership books with CVIPH. “Who Says I Can’t Be a Boss” & “Forged by Crisis.”

Terry is the founder & CEO of Alpha Success LLC and is a professional speaker and leadership expert.

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Cedric Thomas

Author Cedric Thomas resides in Jacksonville, Florida. His freshman book “What Else Can We Put Before God,” reveals the author’s heart, admonishing you to “Seek ye first the kingdom of God.”

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 Tammarrow Cogdell

Tammarrow Cogdell is Chosen Vessel’s first Transgender author. Who’s story compels the reader to understand the obstacles, trials, challenges, and inner truths of the author.

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Pamela Fortenberry

Author Pamela Fortenberry’s resides in Jacksonville, Florida and is the founder of Zero Captivity. An organization specializing in Orca’s freedom. Her first children’s book “Still Water,” shows her compassion toward animals. STILL WATER rewrites the story of captivity and sparks hope in children’s hearts, reminding them that their voices matter and they are capable of creating change.

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Kirk Walker

Author Kirk Walker is from Little Rock, Arkansas and resides in Jacksonville, Florida. His freshman book, “God’s  Voice Through a Nurse,” shares the day by day victories and challenges a hospice nurse faces in a profession where a fight for life and an uneasy release of death are always present.

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June L. Lundy

June L. Lundy is a native of Jacksonville, Florida. Mr.Lundy shares his “Observations &  Experiences” of injustice and religion as “ Seasons” of his life.

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Create time for the books you want to read!

Black people do read urban fiction.

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Gimel Peterman

Gimel Peterman lives in Austin, Texas and is CVIPH's first author. Gimels is a husband, and father who has written and illustrated through a coloring book how to “Love Wisely.” A prelude to the birds and the bees.

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Gartrell Novak Whitfield

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Gartrell N. Whitfield is a native of Jacksonville a husband, father, and grandfather. Gartrell shares his humor of his past his present and how comical his future can be. Grab your tissue as you cry with laughter from the FUNNY MAN.

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Author Dr. Albert Chester

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Dr. Albert Chester is located in Jacksonville, Fl. He is the father of two sons. A former star quarterback for FAMU and a well-known Pharmacist in the community. Dr. Chester shares his stories of Ivy League football notoriety and his athletic transition to an HBCU and academic success.

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Michael A. Mason

Michael A. Mason recently retired as SVP – Chief Security Officer for Verizon Communications.  In 2017 Black Enterprise Magazine named him one of the Top 300 Black executives.

 

Prior to joining Verizon, Mr. Mason was an Executive Assistant Director (EAD) with the Federal Bureau of Investigations. As a former EAD, Mr. Mason is one of the four most senior African-American executives in the FBI’s history.  He is a native of Chicago, Illinois and is the proud father of two adult sons.  

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Wanda L. Williams

Wanda L. Williams is the author of “The Awakening/Mind, Body & Soul” a collection of memories that capture the story of notable events and experience from her life. She is a native of Jacksonville, Florida.

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Jeffrey Newsom

About the Author

Jeffrey Newsom is from Plattsburgh, New York

He is the author of:

If You Knew What Jay Knew, The Chocolate Notes, Love Letters,

With Friends Like These, The Last King, Trouble Man,

Radio One ~ Red Light Confessions ~ The Return of Jabo Blue, Good

Girl Mad City

 

 

Jeffrey resides in Jacksonville, Florida

To contact the author for speaking engagements email @

Jeffrey.newsom@yahoo.com

Books can be purchased at Amazon.com &

www.eatingwordscafe.com

Check out his book

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THOMAS APPLEGATE

Thomas Applegate shares his first novel of a Swiss American love affair. Tom is a singer, writer and creative spirit at heart. He hails from Long Island and lives in Florida. Tom’s love story is inspiring, electrifying and more importantly his ability to gain in love and lose in love with no regrets.

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Tanya Thompson

Tanya Thompson is the author of CVIPH’s 1st Cookbook “A Little Bit of This & A Little Bit of That” Tanya is a native of Newark, New Jersey is a Wife, mother, grandmother and Pastor of New Life Apostolic  Cathedral Church.

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Jecorei X. Gibbs

Jecorei X. Gibbs is seven years old and a 2nd grader. "JeCorei's World in Colors" is his freshman book. JeCorei celebrates the colors of life with his imaginative illustrations. This richly personalized illustrated story follows all the various colors children embrace. Jecorei resides in Jacksonville, Florida, with his mother and siblings. 

Contact Jecorei Gibbs @: Chosenvessels@icloud.com

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