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A excerpt from my new book. "From Gigolo to Jesus" Set for release in spring 2010

Hello guys,, K. L. here. I want to wish everyone a blessed up coming winter season. This is a down time for me. However I am working on big things for next year from Confrences, Book Fair and Seminars @ colleges and even one on a cruise set for later July early August. With all I am working on I am setting up for the release of my next book. It will be a book of non fiction. It will tell the story of man behind "A Man in Transition" I am sure you will enjoy the ride. I am working on new book cal… Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on November 8, 2009 at 1:46pm — No Comments

Check out Large In Charge Magazine. I'm this month feature.

Please come by and check out my interview with Large In Charge Magazine. I am the feature of the month. It was an honor and pleasure to do the interview. As a Big Handsome man married to a Big Beautiful woman, I had to support one of the leaders in the Size acceptance community. Thanks Raqui you one of a kind.. Love ya Rock.. Thank You for allowing me to grace your site. Check it out guys and support the cause.. … Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on August 1, 2009 at 2:58am — No Comments

This isn't always the happiest time of the year for some of our children. I'll speak up for them.. Fathers Listen closely..

I have spent many a day in school listening to the pain our children have at the hands of Fathers who don't seem to understand the power of their absence. No greater time than the holidays when those actions hit home. This is a piece that speaks to the Promises not kept.. It might sting a little and fathers if your one that is mention in the poem today is never a bad day to start to reconne… Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on December 22, 2008 at 9:15pm — No Comments

Come on out and pick up your copy of A Man In Transition at the 21st Annual Independent and Small Press Book Fair

Come out and meet me and get your copy of "A Man In Transition". You can also meet many other authors who are hustling to make a name for themselves.. All of the small presses who deal with particular works will be there so there will chances to learn from others getting done.. Its a can… Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on November 29, 2008 at 8:01am — No Comments

The latest review of "A Man In Transition" by Elissa Gabrielle,. It is such a honor. Thank You!!

5 stars! What a Man….What a Mighty Good Man A Man in Transition by K.L. is a book of poems, stories and observations that will engage you from page one. Having known the author on a personal level, I knew what to expect from the book’s contents, however, nothing would prepare me for the… Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on November 15, 2008 at 5:22pm — No Comments

There was no way I wasn't going to write about this election.. Here is my poetic tribute!!!

Night Of Change By K.L. Belvin


From the past cries of “I Am A Man”

to the current cheers of “Yes We Can”

His God gifted light shined ever so bright

well into the cool November night.


The… Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on November 6, 2008 at 10:26pm — 4 Comments

Trying to get the word out about my book. Did two radio interviews today.. Here's one of them.. Enjoy!!

Hey Family, Out here trying to get my marketing hustle on. I did two interview today with radio stations on opposite ends of the country. A college radio station contacted me from New Jersey and the other your about to listen too is from California. I am trying to get folks from all walks of life to support my book as well as showing what the Lord has done in my life.
"A Man In Transition" is more than a poetry book, its about who I am as a changed man!! I have very str… Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on October 23, 2008 at 11:38pm — No Comments

The Strenght of a Man.. Just wanted to leave a audio post..

I am dealing with some negatives right now. I have found that one of the most uncontrollable thing on this planet is the feelings of another person. You can only help that when the truth is revealed you don't lose too much emotionally, physically or financially.. To me its… Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on October 22, 2008 at 2:27am — No Comments

The Mind Set Of A Man Radio! Set to Launch Nov. 1, 2009

November 1, 2008 Blog Talk Radio Well family I feel it was time to toss my hat in the ring and offer my insight on things I see and feel. As a man who has seen much and did much I want to offer my visions on subjects to the world. As a poet and writer I do this all the time but now its time to talk about with a purpose of enlighten all who stop by. My new radio show will be a place to try to come up with answer to the things MEN DO AND WHY THEY DO IT!! I am going to try to answer questions tha… Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on October 9, 2008 at 8:53pm — 1 Comment

My excerpt from inside Mary B. Morrison's new novel "Who's Loving You"

Hey Family if you haven't picked up your copy of my book "A Man In Transition" what are you waiting on? I truly beleive you will find something inside my poems that will touch your heart or move you closer to something lost. Well you already know about my piece in Ms. Morrison's new novel Who's Loving You. Here is an excerpt of my work from the novel. Please pick it up you'll love the read.. Ms. Morrison is a delight to w… Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on August 8, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments

Finally Get To See My Name In Mary B. Morrison's Book... OH YEA!!!!

Hey Family I was in the mall today trying to get the local book wagon to take on a copy of my book. While I was there trying to be all smooth and suave with the young lady who was digging the big man, I noticed that Mary B. Morrison's book "Who's Loving You" was out.. Now this was big to me because I signed the release to have something I had written placed in the novel. I have to be real about all this. I am new to… Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on July 31, 2008 at 1:00am — 4 Comments

A Re-Post of a 30 minute showcase on IRockRadio.con 100 Poets Project

http://irocktalkradio.com/100PP/100Poets-K.L.html <<<< Check out the website.. Just wanted to repost the personal show I did.. 30 minutes all alone and you have one take to get it right.. Talk about being nervous.. I hope you enjoy!! Remember you can pick up "A Man in Transition" at www.KLthewriter.com and Amazon.com ISBN #0615205143 God Bless.. K. L.

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Added by K. L. Belvin on July 19, 2008 at 7:08pm — No Comments

last week at "The Black Writers Conference" / Now that I am published?

I wanted to give everyone a chance to hear about being a new author at the Black Writers Conference and what is it like now that I am published.. The woman in the picture is the woman I am talking about in the blog.. She has a wonderful personality on top of… Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on June 29, 2008 at 6:24pm — No Comments

The Book is Ready. I truly feel the Lord helped me complete this task. Thank You Father.

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Added by K. L. Belvin on June 12, 2008 at 11:25pm — No Comments

Promoting the book today,, Listen to the interview on DEHITMEN's Blog Talk Radio show!!

Here is the show I was on today. Please take a listen to the man behind the words of the man who "A Man In Transition" Enjoy..


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www.KLthewriter.com "A Man In Transition

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Added by K. L. Belvin on June 9, 2008 at 1:38am — No Comments

My Showcase on I ROCK TV's 100 Poets Project

Current mood: artistic Category: Writing and Poetry As part of I Rock TV's 100 Poets Project. I did a personal showcase. They gave me about 30 minutes to do my own show. I want you to stop by and listen and let me know what you think. I did a few poems from the book and I'll think you'll enjoy. You can also check out some of the other talented folks that are listen on their site. http://www.irocktalkradio.com/100PP/100Poets-K.L… Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on June 3, 2008 at 3:24pm — 1 Comment

Just Felt like Writing. I know its been a while.

I know its been a while since I wrote anything. I have been so tied up with completing my poetry book that I didn't write anything for poetry month. Here is something I offered in my other group based on the art work below. This is what I saw.

The photo "Promise of Spring" is used with the kind p… Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on April 24, 2008 at 12:47pm — No Comments

My First Cover, I am smiling like a little kid.. Tell me about your first time??

OK, Yes I know this is just one part of the witting process, to have a book cover. However, when you have come from a non-writing background as I have, all these baby steps are great and precious leaps to me. I Love them!! The Idea that I am actually an real author makes me smile and humble. I can't wait to share this with my children, my students and the world. Regardless of its production outcome, this is a big step for me.
I know many of you have gone down this road,… Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on April 3, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Authors, If you need a place to get your message out. Here is the best place. Come by and share your work.

Here is a one of the shows I was part of with other talented authors who came to discuss our work and Obama run for the White House. You can be a part of a round table yourself. Please take advantage of this platform. This is from my friend Ella Curry, She is always… Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on March 30, 2008 at 2:25am — No Comments

Check how the poets did their thing for the On-Line Book Fair. .

A few poets and myself trying to bring the heat for the Black History Month On-Line book fair. Every night for the month. We tried to bring the heat for "Black Love" night. Continue

Added by K. L. Belvin on February 17, 2008 at 3:33am — No Comments

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