Solomon Jones
Solomon Jones is the author of Payback, C.R.E.A.M., Ride Or Die, Keeping Up With The Jones, The Bridge, and Pipe Dream. He is also an award-winning columnist, spoken word artist and highly sought after public speaker. He lives in Philadelphia.
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Affiliation:
St. Martin's Press
Location:
New York, NY
 
Solomon Jones

Solomon Jones Today's column. New Year's resoution? I've got a 10-year plan. Enjoy!

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SO I'VE REACHED the end of the decade intact. I still have most of my teeth, and though my eyesight is a little shaky and my bones ache from time to time, I'm here. That's quite an accomplishment.
Geneva
Geneva
Your goals are intact and as it relates to the children - lots and lots of love - it will be returned when you least expect as I am living proof with my 3 beatuiful daughters (lots of grands), still an EAGLES fan - former Vet Stadium Sec 734/Row 5, Seats 1-4, and living life as it is golden to me now! The plan works!
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Solomon Jones

Solomon Jones Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all my Facebook friends. Have a joyous and prosperous New Year!

December 24, 2009 at 3:41pm
Brenda Candie
Brenda Candie
Back at cha Solomon, I can't seem to put my book "The Return of Cream down".
December 25, 2009 at 12:49pm
Solomon Jones
Solomon Jones
Glad you're enjoying it Brenda!
December 29, 2009 at 9:18am
Solomon Jones

Solomon Jones Today's column: "Birthdays: At 42, the thrill is gone." Enjoy!

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I TURNED 42 this week, and I didn't want a lot of fanfare. Not because I'm ashamed to be 42. On the contrary, I'm proud to have made it this far. My birthday just didn't seem like that big of a deal, because, ...
Shawanda Williams
Shawanda Williams
Happy belated. Love your work. The Bridge is my favorite book of all times.

N'Tyse
December 23, 2009 at 5:48pm
Solomon Jones
Solomon Jones
Thanks Shawanda. I enjoyed writing The Bridge.
December 30, 2009 at 11:35am
Solomon Jones

Solomon Jones I'm signing today at Noon at Borders Liberty Place, 16th & Chestnut, Philly. Pipe Dream, The Bridge, Ride Or Die, CREAM, and the latest, Payback. Lunchtime Christmas shopping!

December 18, 2009 at 7:08am
Nicole Stafford
Nicole Stafford
I'm reading Payback now and I am loving it! Highly recommended. Think it would be an excellent Christmas gift!
December 18, 2009 at 7:16am
Solomon Jones
Solomon Jones
Thanks Nicole!
December 18, 2009 at 7:22am
Solomon Jones

Solomon Jones Reading/Signing afterwork today at 6 pm, Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut, Philly. Come get a signed book for Christmas!

December 17, 2009 at 11:50am
Solomon Jones

Solomon Jones The little ones gave me a birthday card that brought tears to Daddy's eyes this morning. Your birthday gift to me? Come to my 6 p.m. reading this Thursday at Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St., Philly.

Location:Barnes & Noble
Time:6:00PM Thursday, December 17th
Charles
Charles
Happy Birthday!
December 15, 2009 at 11:13pm
Ellen
Ellen
Happy birthday, belatedly!
December 16, 2009 at 4:18am
Solomon Jones

Solomon Jones I'm reading and signing at Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut, Philly, Thurs. Dec. 17th from 6 to 8 p.m. Signed books make great Christmas gifts. Get yours!

December 11, 2009 at 4:14pm
Beverly
Beverly
can't wait to get a copy. hope to see you this time. lol.
December 12, 2009 at 2:07am
Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn
You've got my support.
December 12, 2009 at 11:50am
Solomon Jones

Solomon Jones Friday, Dec. 11th from 4 to 7 I'm signing at Borders Country Club Mall, Cumberland, MD. Can you say "Stocking Stuffer?" Come get your signed books!

December 9, 2009 at 8:31pm
Solomon Jones

Solomon Jones I'll be at Mighty Writers, 1501 Christian Street (close to downtown Philly) today at 5, reading from "Keeping Up With The Jones" and offering pointers on writing and publishing. Be there!

December 3, 2009 at 12:45pm
Shawnda
Shawnda
We would love for you to visit Detroit, MI.
December 3, 2009 at 1:19pm
Solomon Jones
Solomon Jones
Shawnda I would love to visit. Let's make it happen!
December 9, 2009 at 10:19pm
Solomon Jones

Solomon Jones There are signed copies of Pipe Dream, Ride Or Die and Payback available right now at Borders Chestnut Hill, Philly. They make great Christmas gifts. Pick one up!

November 28, 2009 at 10:23am
Nicole Trower
Nicole Trower
Those books r excellent!
November 28, 2009 at 10:55am
Robin StayGrindin' Burton
November 28, 2009 at 10:55am
Solomon Jones
November 28, 2009 at 7:03pm
Solomon Jones

Solomon Jones Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. I could not enjoy the blessings of being a writer without my readers, and I am truly grateful for each of you. Enjoy your day. You deserve it.

November 26, 2009 at 11:00am
Nancy Picarella-weisbrod
Nancy Picarella-weisbrod
Thank you for making me smile on Saturdays with you column. Happy Thamksgiving to you & your family.
November 26, 2009 at 11:54am
Phil
Phil
Men like you inspire men like me to write! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
November 26, 2009 at 6:06pm
Solomon Jones
Solomon Jones
Thanks Nancy. I ewnjoy writing it. Hope you and yours had a great Thanksgiving. Phil, I'm glad I inspire you. Keep writing!
November 26, 2009 at 7:54pm
Solomon Jones

Solomon Jones I'm signing tomorrow, Nov. 21st, 1 pm, Borders, The Gallery At Market East, 9th & Market, Philly. Y'all comin?

November 20, 2009 at 1:32pm
Pat
Pat
Yes! Ice been trying to write my auto-biography for 3 years, 6 times, and I'm stuck in the same place... The beginning :0) I just began writing poems, short stories and the synopsis' to 10-12 screen play ideas but I don't know how to complete anything.... I love to write! I live in Bklyn but I'll try to make it to your signing if Borders is assesssble by train / SEPTA? thanks Solomon!
November 20, 2009 at 2:31pm
Monique
Monique
ill be there
November 20, 2009 at 3:17pm
Solomon Jones
Solomon Jones
Monique, I'll see you there. Pat, hope to see you, too!
November 21, 2009 at 6:44am
Solomon Jones

Solomon Jones I'm signing this Saturday, Nov. 21st, 1 p.m., Border's Express, The Gallery At Market East, 9th & Market, Philly.

November 19, 2009 at 2:37pm
Wanda
Wanda
I'm going 2 try n make it down there Soloman! Good luck I hope u have a good time @ ur book signing. Smootches W
November 19, 2009 at 6:48pm
Solomon Jones
Solomon Jones
Thanks Wanda.
November 20, 2009 at 7:09am
Snow Michelle
Snow Michelle
Wishing you well. Thanks for the update!
November 21, 2009 at 12:34am
Solomon Jones

Solomon Jones Wanna write your story? Don't miss my panel and workshop: "Struggling, Overcoming, and Living To Tell The Story." Sat. Nov. 14th, Noon - 2:45. Philly Art Expo, Liacouras Ctr. Signing at 3.

November 13, 2009 at 7:49am
Snow Michelle
Snow Michelle
Tell me more, how do I tell my story
November 13, 2009 at 1:34pm
Solomon Jones
Solomon Jones
Snow you have to come to the workshop :)
November 14, 2009 at 6:33am
Solomon Jones

Solomon Jones Don't miss my panel and workshop: "Struggling and Living To Tell The Story." Sat. Nov. 14th, Noon - 2:45. Philly Art Expo, Liacouras Ctr., Broad & Montgomery. Signing at 3.

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This is where you can find out what TOUR DATES are on Solomon Jones' calendar, including other events or dates that he may want to promote or remind you about!
Melissa
Melissa
I asked were you going to be there.
November 11, 2009 at 3:40pm
Karen
Karen
wish we could be there....do you have handouts?
November 11, 2009 at 4:04pm
Solomon Jones
Solomon Jones
Saving the handouts for the workshop.
November 11, 2009 at 5:31pm