About the Books:

Trilogy Poetry started as a way of overcoming the grief surrounding the loss of a loved one.  The passing of Joseph’s mother, who was from the wonderful island and sunshine paradise of Jamaica, West Indies, was very sorrowful.  His method of overcoming the grieving process was to write.  He wrote everyday, and during every spare moment.  His enthusiasm spread like fire.  Eventually, the writings were turned into a manuscript and then books. The diverse brainstorming process of every thought, idea, concern and the like were written down.  After a period of time papers were all over the place.  An effective management process was implemented whereby he had a journal and kept track of the poems written for each section of the book.

Trilogy poetry is the inner music of the soul.  It is the internal spring which invigorates the mechanism of the inner self with substance to reach a new horizon.  Poetry opens the self to a new height of tranquility and the essence of being.  It unfolds the making of a new dawn.  Trilogy was a transitional moment in time for Joseph moving from grief to tranquility.  The different blend of poems and prose in these books make the reading exciting and enjoyable.

Now therefore, take your seat with the best and attest with the rest as your mind, body, and soul are engulfed with excitement while experiencing the thrills in the enchanting pages of Trilogy.  Three different writers with three different blends of poetry and prose coming together as one is really amazing.  This is truly a book of enlightenment. 

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About the Authors:

Joseph S. Spence:

Joseph is a third place winner in the annual 2004 Midwest Literary Festival Poetry Slam where he recited: “Justice Defenders” and “Such A Romantic Aroma.” He has recited “If We Must Die” before various audiences. He has written numerous articles for a newspaper columns entitled You and The Law and Your Financial Investments, and has appeared on radio talk shows regarding various subjects. His recent appearance was on Black Nouveau in Milwaukee, Wisconsin regarding his books “A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose, and Thoughts For The Mind, Body, and Soul.” 

Joseph holds a Bachelors Degree in Business and Management from the University of Maryland, University College, and a Masters Degree in Management from Webster University. He has also completed comparative international studied at Brunnel University of West London, in Brunnel, England. He is a Distinguished Military Graduate of the Howard University ROTC Program, has received numerous awards, medals, and commendations during his distinguished military career, has completed over twenty years of honorable military service, and retired with honors and distinction from the U. S. Army. He is also a recipient of the prestigious Daughters of American Revolution Award Medal from Howard University.

Joseph believes in the education of young people and is a former faculty member of Bryant and Stratton College. He is a faculty members of Milwaukee Area Technical College, and has educated people across the world. He is a Goodwill Ambassador for the state of Arkansas.  He has served as an Assistant Professor of Military Science at Marquette University and is a life member of the following organizations: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Disabled American Veterans, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is also a 33º degree Mason.

Joseph was born on the dynamic island of Jamaica, West Indies, the land of sunshine and tropical paradise.  He is very proud of his cultural, enriched, free from prejudice, and diverse ancestral heritage, which allow him to have an inspirational and uplifting worldwide vision of life and reality.

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Jonathan Clarence Parrish Spence:

Jonathan is a second place winner in the 2005 YMCA Black Achievers Oratory Contest where he recited his award winning poem “As I Put My Contacts On In The Morning.”  He served as a judge in the 2004 Midwest Literary Festival Poetry Slam. He also performed with his violin and recited his poems, “My Favorite Month Is Black History Month” and “If I Were A Paycheck” at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee open mic. 

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Sheila M. Parrish-Spence:

Sheila participated in the 2004 Midwest Literary Festival Poetry Festival. She is an attorney and lecturer.  She has a Bachelors of Arts Degree in English from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, a Juris Doctorate Degree from North Carolina Central University Law School, and has studied international law at Exeter University School of Law in Exeter, England.  

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