Interview with Richard T. James, Jr.
THE ROCK:
Who is Richard T. James, Jr., Ed.D., tell us something about you?
Richard:
I am an young man who is a romantic and heart and searching for love.
I love cartoons, comic books, video games, writing and being a life
long learner. "NO GOALS, NO GLORY", "EDUCATION IS THE
PASSPORT TO THE FUTURE. TOMORROW BELONGS TO THOSE WHO PREPARE FOR IT
TODAY" MALCOLM X, "NEVER LET YOUR SUCCESSES GO TO YOUR HEAD
AND YOUR FAILURES GO TO YOUR HEART" WILL SMITH.
THE ROCK:
Where are you from, and currently residing?
Richard:
I am from Detroit, Michigan and that is where I currently reside.
THE ROCK:
Are there any other writers in the family?
Richard:
All my family members write, but I am the only one who is trying to
become an author.
THE ROCK:
What prepared you to become an author?
Richard:
Life, Love, My Heart and Experiences.
THE ROCK:
What inspired you to become a writer?
Richard:
My 5th grade English teacher Ms. Sterling and my mother, Mrs. James.
THE ROCK:
What inspired you to write your book?
Richard:
My mother.
THE ROCK:
Tell us about your newest creation. What is the premise?
Richard:
My newest creation is entitled "For Your Eyes Only" a collection
of sensual, erotic and love poetry.
THE ROCK:
Any publishing contracts in the working?
Richard:
No
THE ROCK:
Have you ever self-published? Why or why not?
Richard:
I self-published my first book "Reality From the Heart" and
am doing the same for my second book "For Your Eyes Only."
Excerpts can be seen on WWW.RJPOET.COM.
THE ROCK:
What are "traditional publisher" looking for?
Richard:
Poetry is ha hard market to get published in so self publishing is a
more efficient and easier to do.
THE ROCK:
If you were a publisher, what would be your
niche? Why?
Richard:
Poetry would be my niche because it is my passion and love, not to mention
there are so many wonderful poets whose works are not shared because
no one wants to publish them.
THE ROCK:
For an author, is having a publishing contract with a "traditional
publisher" important professionally? Why?
Richard:
I think it has it benefits financially and with promotion but I think
it is more gratifying when you self publish. Your hard work pays off
in the end.
THE ROCK:
What are some of your professional and personal achievements?
Richard:
Professionally I love teaching and making a difference in the lives
of my students at Mackenzie High School. Personally, I writing and promoting
my books and making a difference in peoples lives with my writing.
THE ROCK:
Who are some of your favorite authors?
Richard:
I am inspired by such African American writers as Paul Lawrence Dunbar,
Langston Hughes, and Nikki Giovanni.
THE ROCK:
Where do you want to be in 5 years?
Richard:
Happier than I am, married, children and possibly teaching at a college
or university.
THE ROCK:
Where can readers find you?
Richard:
www.rjpoet.com
THE ROCK:
Thank you, Richard.
Biography
Rjpoet, born Richard T. James, Jr. is a poet and writer currently living
in his home town of Detroit, Michigan. A 1990 graduate of Morehouse
College, he holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with
a concentration in Marketing. He also, holds an MBA in Strategic Planning
Management from Davenport University and an Educational Specialist degree
in Educational Administration from Wayne State University. He teaches
Marketing/Business Education in the Detroit Public School system at
Mackenzie High School and is an adjunct professor for Davenport University.
Proudly, in 2003, Richard completed his doctoral degree program in Educational
Administration and Policy studies from Wayne State University.
Reality from the Heart reflects Rjpoet's life experiences. Inspired
by such African American writers as Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Langston Hughes,
and Nikki Giovanni; his words are imaginative, soul stirring and captivating.
Rjpoet has been published in Imaginaries I, a French publication published
by the Universite de Nantes; A Delicate Balance and The Space Between,
published by the National Library of Poetry; the Sphinx magazine, published
by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and numerous other publications.
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