John J. Smith or Jonathan Black?

    DALLAS, TX, July 08, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Award-Winning Author John J. Smith, also known as Jonathan Black, has been picked up by Progressive Rising Phoenix Press. Best known for his paranormal suspense and romance novels, he's won awards under both names. With five novels and ten screenplays under his belt, his most recent paranormal novel, Jester, received an Honorable Mention during the 77th Annual Writer's Digest Magazine contest. He also received a Writer's Digest award for his romance, Delayed Flight during the 76th Annual Writers Digest Magazine contest, and awards for the 72nd and 73rd Annual Writer's Digest contests.

When asked why he writes under two names, Smith stated, "I've been told when a reader reads my work, they have an expectation. I've been called a prolific Fiction writer. I enjoy writing romance and mainstream as John, and paranormal and paranormal romance as Jonathan. Hence the two names. I've won several awards under each name, and I'm pleased with my decision."

Several of Smith's novels have been converted or rewritten into screenplays; for which he's also won several awards. He's also a member of the Cambridge Who's Who, for his life's accomplishments and expertise in the publishing industry. Smith manages an international bank computer performances for a living, resides in Plano, Texas, where he continues to write, sign, speak and produce award-winning novels.

John will be signing copies of his work Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th. at Ridgmar Mall
1888 Green Oaks Road, Fort Worth, TX 76116. His hours will be via social media, twitter, fb or Publishers site.

All of our titles are available for significant discounts to schools, libraries, non-profits, retailers, and vendors through Progressive Rising Phoenix Press or Ingram/LSI. For media requests or event bookings, please contact Publisher. [email protected]

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