Shawn R. Jones - Author

Happy Poetry Month! Thank you so much for supporting my work. My poetry collection, DATE of BIRTH is three years old this month!

If you are interested in reading my collection, order your copy at the link below. Use discount code NPMSPECIAL for a 30% discount during April when ordering from Persea's site!

https://www.perseabooks.com/date-of-birth

I was honored to serve as a content judge for New Jersey Out Loud this month, and I was impressed by the students’ powerful recitations!

Congratulations Evelynn Knox and Joy Ogunsakin, Region 3 winners! They’ll advance to the New Jersey State Finals on March 3, 2026!

I'm so thankful my book is still available at Labyrinth Books in Princeton. My husband took a photo of it on the shelf, and it's giving me the push I need to finish my next collection.

My creative writing crew at Tailored Tutoring.

My brilliant and beautiful daughter, ❤️

Writing is Not a Luxury!

I’m excited to announce my upcoming in-person workshop on Saturday, July 12. For more details, feel free to reach out to me on Messenger. A link will follow soon.

My Writing Club at Tailored Tutoring inspires me! There is so much talent in this group!

You do not want to miss The Writing Center's inaugural workshop: The Story Only You Can Tell!

This in-person, multigenre workshop for adults is on Sunday, June 1st from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Everyone is welcome! Sign up with the link below ✍️

Sign-up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevfa9LwSd9RN5gMUVu8051aTdjCx_9Qzgg2rwSaBlv0C71Ag/viewform

Photo Credit: Marco Giugliarelli

My husband’s creation ❤️

I had an amazing time at the Eclipse Center for Creative Community. In this photo I am standing next to Steve Pollack, the 2025 Montgomery County Poet Laureate! Congratulations, Steve!

I enjoyed being the final judge for the contest, and it was a blessing to meet Steve and hear him read his stunning poetry.

Congratulations again to the runners-up, Liz Kerr and Jean McWilliams. I wish you all the very best!