JOHN R WILLIAMS-The Author was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Illinois and is the eldest of three sons. A product of a single parent home, John discovered a deep appreciation for the arts at an early age through music, poetry and writing. As a child he was exposed to both the bitter and sweet parts of life growing up in the inner city.   In 2003, John began writing informally. He wrote in a journal daily trying to perfect his writing style. His goal was to master both comedic and dramatic writing. John received no formal training in literature other than reading urban classics and masses of poetry that he usually found at book fairs and in local libraries.  He studied the works of urban novelists and allowed his ability to be influenced heavily by these cutting edge authors. Over time John developed his own unique style. John used his shortcomings as a child and experiences as a young adult to shape his edgy writing style.   The stimulus for his literary aggression is oftentimes revealed in his works. If asked, john would tell you that the goal of his writing is to entertain, educate and assist with the human spirit's progression. While pursuing a writing career he also maintained a prominent position at one of the largest Telecommunications companies in the world. His hard work brought him success as a Sales Executive. His profession afforded him the means to truly make a go at professional writing.   In 2004 when given the opportunity to explore writing, John jumped at the chance. Within his first year writing professionally John self-published two titles. His first work; a children’s short story and coloring book about the bond between father and son entitled Daddy and Me was a huge success! His second work, a co-authored book, entitled C.E.L.L Cityfolk Electronically Livin Life: The Secrets We Hide in Our Cell Phones was an engaging endeavor with a strong storyline about three best friends living, working and playing in Chicago that expose the hidden world of wireless treachery.  In 2006 John released his first independent novel entitled What Could Have Been? The Saint, The Sinner and The Attempt . It was an underground success!   John participates in both charity community events on a regular basis and attributes his love for hip-hop and the entrepreneurial spirit as his main motivators. In his free time John can be seen frequenting just about any Neo-Soul Café, poetry reading or urban hotspot in any major U.S metropolis.   Please support John’s efforts by visiting him online at www.theauthor.us and purchasing copies of his books today! His debut novel with XPRESS YOURSELF PUBLISHING entitled THE REUNION will be released February 2009!!!

Host of The Creative Soul Show on Blogtalk Radio: www.blogtalkradio.com/THE-Author

Selected by EDC Creations Media Group as One of the Top 20 Black Authors in America!!!

Nominated by the AAMBC Book Club as 2009 Author of the Year!