Indie Shine – James Gordon(Greatest Poet Alive)

In this edition of Indie Shine, a place for rebirthoflisa to ‘Shine’ the spotlight on indie artists, we welcome International award winning author and poet James Gordon, aka, The Greatest Poet Alive!

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Bio:

James Gordon is an international award winning author and poet from Chicago’s south side, as well as a champion storyteller and reigning Moth Grand Slam Storytelling Champion. He has written books across the genres consisting of Poetry, Children’s Young Adult, Mystery and Suspense, and Erotica. James can be seen on episodes of Chicago Fire,Empire, Chicago Justice, Chicago PD, The Patriot, Chicago Med, and Shameless. He can also be found on Twitter at gr8estpoetalive and on his website at www.iblowyourmind.net

Q & A:

What do you do and Why do you do it? 

I love writing, reciting poetry, telling stories, and being an actor. These are gifts from God. I would be foolish and insulting if I didn’t utilize them to the fullest.

Tell us about your most recent work.

Angelica’s Box The Evolving is the continuing and raising of a previous bar set by its predecessor, Angelica’s Box. It is not only an ode to women, a narrative of the authors’ interactions with them, but also a commentary on the times. It has the length and feel of a novella but written in some rhyming verse and colorful depictions.

Who inspires you?

My family, winners, and legends such as Langston Hughes, John Cena, 50 Cent, Kanye West, Miles Livingston, Batman, and plenty of others

What do you consider your “Masterpiece” at this time?

That’s a great question. Angelica’s Box(The first one) is the book I would consider my masterpiece. It was brilliantly written

What is your motto in life? 

Go get it!!!

Name your wildest dream. The one you can not imagine achieving, but would love for it to come true. 

I want to be a villain in a superhero movie. That would be the ultimate!!!

What is your favorite quote? 

WOOO!!!! It’s the phrase Ric Flair once used.

When it is all said and done, what would you like to be remembered for?

I’d like to be remembered as someone who gave it everything he had in everything he did.

Tell us about your next project and when will it be available to the public?

A Cruel Summer is the follow up to my first novel “The Warmest Winter”. It will arrive some time in June 2017.

Where can fans purchase your work?

Amazon, Barnes and Noble, an at my website www.iblowyourmind.net

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