Chazz

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  • Charles Chatmon

  • 43 / Male
  • L.A and The Bay, California, US
  • Last Login: 11/12/2009
  • Online Now!
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Interests

  • General

    Writing, reading, traveling, dining out,having great conversation, sports, and current events.
  • Music

    Nothing but the old school! Jazz and classic rap are my favorites.
  • Movies


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  • Television

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  • Books

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  • Heroes

    Those who went before me, those who walk with me and those who shall follow. It's a new dawn, but the journey continues.

Details

  • Status: Married
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Hometown: Los Angeles
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Body type: 5' 8" / Average
  • Ethnicity: Black / African descent
  • Religion: Christian - other
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Children: Someday
  • Smoke / Drink: No / No
  • Education: College graduate
  • Occupation: Author, poet, freelance writer, LABBX director
  • Income: $30,000 to $45,000

Schools

  • California State University-Los Angeles

    • Los Angeles, CA
    • Graduated: 1995
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: Bachelor's Degree
    • Major: English
    • Minor: History
    1987 to 1995
  • Los Angeles City College

    • Los Angeles, CA
    • Graduated: N/A
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: None
    • Major: English
    • Minor: History
    1984 to 1987
  • Reseda Senior High

    • Reseda,CA
    • Graduated: 1984
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: High School Diploma
    • Major: English
    • Minor: History
    • Clubs: football, journalism
    1981 to 1984

Networking

Companies

  • Los Angeles Black Book Expo

    • Los Angeles, California US
    • Executive Director
    September 2006
  • California Writers Collective

    • L.A - Bay Area, California US
    • co-founder
    October 2005

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About me:

I'm the author of two books, The Depths of My Soul and The Voices of South Central. I'm also the current executive director of the Los Angeles Black Book Expo, and a co-founder of the California Writers Collective along with other literary projects I'm involved in. I enjoy the simple things in life and what I'm doing now.

I'm a former English and writing lab instructor. I help set up workshops assisting new authors and aspiring writers. I also co-host an internet radio show called Mixed Matters on North Bay Media Review.

I have a second page (Chazz the Poet)which features my poetry and selections from my new CD, Poems From A Man's Heart.

Thanks for all the support. Now it's time to kick it up two notches for 2009 and just go forward.

Homepage: www.charleslchatmon.com, Email: chatwrites2@gmail.com

More to come!

Who I'd like to meet:

I like to network with authors, writers and poets along with people who are just doing something positive. I also enjoy hanging out with people who enjoy literature and have a positive attitude about life.

Comments

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  • Nov 8 2009 3:53 AM

    Hey, Chazz! I got my books! *does happy dance* lol! Thanks so much for autographing them even though you included go Pac-10 on 1 of them, lol! Tell the Mrs I said hello. Yeah, it looks like it will FL vs TX @ the big dance but we'll see. =)
  • 'M'

    Oct 31 2009 2:01 PM

    BOO! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
    Glad you are enjoying the poems...more to come!
  • Oct 18 2009 5:15 AM

    Thanks, Chazz! I can't wait to get them. Yeah, the TX vs. OK game was good because we won, lol! I was so hoping that AR would have knocked off FL & SC would have knocked off AL, lol!
  • 'M'

    Oct 10 2009 9:12 PM

    HELLO!
  • Oct 5 2009 4:28 AM

    I haven't received my books yet. I'm still waiting anxiously. =) How have you been, Chazz? Those darn Sooners went down again yesterday but the Longhorns are still going strong, lol! =)
  • 'M'

    Oct 3 2009 4:32 AM

    Showing Love...Stay blessed.
  • Sep 16 2009 2:22 AM

    Aaah come on, how can you turn down a 2 for 1 deal like that, OK & OK State? lol! That's okay, I will keep them & they will redeem themselves, lol!
  • 'M'

    Sep 13 2009 2:05 PM

    Stopping by to say HELLO and see how you are doing...'M'
  • Sep 6 2009 8:27 PM

    Have a happy & safe Labor Day, Chazz! I know I've made this offer before, but.....can we send OK to the Pac-10? lol!
  • 'M'

    Sep 4 2009 1:51 PM

    Have a nice Labor Day Weekend!
  • Aug 26 2009 8:57 PM

    Yes, I do remember the Longhorns being No.2 the "whole" season one year....UNTIL...the championship game and became No.1...ha, ha, ha!
  • Aug 26 2009 4:25 AM

    Ooooh weeeee...Pac-10 4life huh? Well, it's great you two have each other to console this season, lol! You did see TX is ranked No.2 in the pre-season right? It won't be long before they take over the No.1 spot. *wiked smile* lol!

    My hubby is no sports fanatic but I'll get him there. He's gotten use to us scheduling things around the games on TV now, lol! He can follow the tennis matches now.

    I can't wait to get my books! :) I know, I know, it took me long enough right, lol! Did you autograph them for me? :)
  • Aug 13 2009 4:23 AM

    It's always great to come back and see you're still here. Congrats on getting hitched & tell the Mrs. I said hello. Is she a Pac-10 fan also? lol!
  • Aug 12 2009 3:27 AM

    You got married, Chazz? Congrats! Hope all has been well. Yeah, I unplugged from the matrix again but you know I'll always be back.
  • Jul 31 2009 4:00 PM

    Inspiration For Everyone, Everywhere
    Category: Life
    For those impoverished, who 'struggle' to exist and dream of living,
    For those who are used, abused, imprisoned and supressed.
    For those who are overwhelmed, disheartened, broken and depressed.
    For those whom are misled, preyed upon and used as 'pawns'.
    For those on life's 'paper chase' who fall victims to false portraits,
    For those who have endured the loss of a loved one through violence.
    For those who are victimized by racism, ignorance and stereotyping.
    For those who prey upon the weaknesses and short-comings of man.
    For those who strip the 'wealth of dreams' of those whom are misfortunate.
    For those who have never cried for the pain and misery of a 'fellow man'.
    For those who seek strength and relief from vices created by man.
    For everyone, everywhere who walks within the light of day and sees the beauty within the darkness of night.
    I give to you inspiration that was bestowed upon me....

    RAG DOLL
    Lord, I come to you like a broken rag doll,
    My dress is torn and stained.
    My arm is half-hanging on.
    My eyes aren't shining and trusting like they once were.
    And my expression isn't innocent and transparent anymore.

    I'm not the unused, brand-new rag doll I once was.

    Yes, my smile is till there,
    But not as spontaneous as it once was;
    It's a little more forced now;
    A bit more tired.

    I need to be picked up by you, Lord,
    Picked up, held tightly, loved and reassured.

    Reassured that no matter how I look,
    Or how dirty and scuffed up and broken I am,
    You love me like when I was brand new.

    Would you please hold me, Lord?
    By: R. Williams

    Much Love and Respect to Everyone, Everywhere
    Lady Gray
  • Jul 3 2009 10:32 PM

    The dreams, will, spirit & unification of the 'whole of the people'...A Nation is born...Happy B-day USA!!!!
  • Jun 20 2009 1:32 AM

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  • Jun 8 2009 4:50 AM

    i got to made the CD first, all the stuff you hearing is just gather a bigger fan base. Nothing serious yet
  • Jun 6 2009 10:27 PM

    I'm in Xela, Guatemala trying to learn Spanish LOL
  • May 26 2009 5:19 PM

    Happy Birthday!
  • May 26 2009 4:30 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLES! HAVE A BLESSED DAY!!
  • May 6 2009 5:23 PM

    HI CHARLES, HAVE A BLESSED DAY!
  • May 5 2009 2:35 AM

    Hey Cuz, our family is so talented, I can't take it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • May 4 2009 4:36 AM

    Thanks Love! Yeah, I'm still on my honeymoon, lol!
  • May 4 2009 3:46 AM

    How have u been Chazz?