
Our Outstanding Authors


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 @
Books can be purchased at Amazon.com &
Check out his books


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.
Check out her book


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.
Check out his book


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.
Check out her books


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.
Check out her book


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.
Check out his book

Create time for the books you want to read!
Black people do read urban fiction.


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.
Check out his book


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 expiring, electrifying and more importantly his ability to gain in love and lose in love with no regrets.
Check out his book