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Jeanette Davis-Adeshote
Author, self
Location: Snellville, GA United States
Joined: Dec 7th, 2008

About (request update)

I am a native New Yorker presently located in the Greater Atlanta area. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Morgan State University where I also worked as Music Director and On-Air announcer for radio station WEAA.

I am an honorably discharged veteran (six years) of the U.S. Army.

My play, “Grandma Loved Roses”, won Baltimore’s WMAR-TV’s (channel 2) Drama Competition for Black Writers, and was televised in 1985.

I appeared on “Geraldo”, “Rolonda” (twice), and various other television talk shows for promotion of my book; “Black Survival in White America: From Past History to the Next Century”. I was a guest on multiple radio shows throughout the country and lectured in many venues (bookstores, churches, private organizations, universities, benefits, etc.) I am presently retired from the State of New Jersey and available for book promotion activities.
NEW BOOK JUST RELEASED ON AMAZON.COM JANUARY 2009: "THE GREAT DIVIDE BETWEEN BLACKS & WHITES:
I have two more books that will be published in 2009 (memoir & spiritual novelette). Press Releases will be forthcoming.

My Interview Question

Why do you write?

Current Whereabouts:

Promoting my new book; "The Great Divide Between Blacks & Whites" & "Black, Just Like my Mama" both available on Amazon.com

Life & Professional Aspirations:

I will continue writing and hopefully moving into the motion picture arena. As long a I have breath, I will continue achieving my dreams and when they come into fruition, I will create more.

Website:

http://www.myspace.com/qnmother

Education (request update)

Morgan State University class of 1989

Undergrad Major: Journalism

Claim To Fame:

Radio Personality on WEAA-FM Baltimore Play: "Grandma Loved Roses" won channel 2's Drama Competition for Black Writers and was aired during primetime.

Most Memorable Moment:

Meeting August Wilson at an affair on campus

High School: Saints jr. College (church boarding school) in Lexington, MS class of 1965

Activities & Accomplishments:

Glee Club, Band, Choir, Senior Class Vice president

Best Memories:

Convocation in Memphis, Tn., Hanging out and doing projects with best friends Marva & Betsy, enjoying the company of my boyfriend Melvin, traveling to Chicago to visit classmates home on the way back home to New York at the end of school term.

Experience

I currently work with self as Author
I have 30 years of experience working in the Publishing industry.

Activity

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Posted by Jeanette Davis-Adeshote on December 15th, 2009 • 412 Views