Stories help us examine and shape the world we live in. Stories give us hopeful answers and insights to questions no one person can answer on their own -- stories help us share our lives. This is what I love about being a writer. Jerdine Nolen received a B.A. in special education from Northeastern Illinois University and an M.Ed. in... read full bio
During her youth, Jett had no idea who her natural parents were, let alone that her daddy was Hank Williams, but from a very young age she demonstrated an unusual and natural talent for music, singing, and her guitar.. After years of futile effort, fortune smiled and Jett got proof-positive that Hank Williams was her father. Not only was he... read full bio
Joe found himself working as a celebrity double for Jack Nicholson. Their resemblance is amazing and still increasing. Joe met Jack Nicholson at a VA hospital where Joe ran the grounds. Jack was filming "Crossing Guard" Coincidentally, at that time, Joe was performing the lead in the play "Cookoo's Nest." Jack autographed a photo for Joe Richards. Since then, Joe... read full bio
Jett Williams' voice is a pure country voice. She sings with feeling just like Patsy Cline and other female artists. She has soul. She doesn't sing her daddy's songs the way he did. She sings her way. The songs she does on stage become her songs. Jett moves around on stage with the same leg movements as her daddy. She... read full bio
Jessy's sizzling mix of hot beats, Latin and samba rhythms and sensuous melodies is quickly catching fire at radio, as the title track was one of the most added smooth jazz tracks immediately upon its release. The multi-talented Portland, Oregon born, Hemet, California raised performer draws her inspiration naturally from several unique musical wellsprings, beginning with her Mexican-American heritage. Growing... read full bio
With a powerful, unified sound that encompasses a cross-section of New Orleans styles, and a songbook of contagious, soul-drenched originals, Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen released their debut album, Moonburn, on Virgin Records in 1999. By then, Cleary had already won the praises of roots music aficionados the world over. With nods from the likes of Maria Muldaur... read full bio
Jason Michael Peter is a retired American football player. Peter was an All-American defensive tackle his senior year at the University of Nebraska and was taken in the first round (14th overall) by the Carolina Panthers in the 1998 NFL Draft. His career was shortened by a recurring and chronic neck stinger that forced him to retire after the 2001... read full bio
John Thomas Howell (born April 28, 1978, in North Platte, Nebraska) is a former professional American football player. He played safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League. He played college football at Colorado State University. Howell attended Colorado State University on a football scholarship. Howell was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in... read full bio
Jennifer Lynn Azzi is the head coach of the women's basketball team at the University of San Francisco. Azzi is a former collegiate and professional basketball player. Azzi played with the USA team at the Pan American Games. The team finished with a record of 4–2, but managed to win the bronze medal. The USA team lost a three point... read full bio
Jim O'Doherty understands that humor is much more than just telling jokes. Inspired by his brother, who used humor in his fight against brain cancer, O'Doherty delivers a message about the healing qualities of humor that speaks not only to the sick, but also to anyone whose life could be enhanced by a greater understanding of humor. This funny, highly-charged... read full bio
Joseph Bruchac, the Abenaki Indian author of Skeleton Man. Throughout Joseph Bruchac's short stories, poetry, picture books, and novels are echoes of the writer's Abenaki Indian heritage. In 2005, he was honored with the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award for his efforts to preserve Native American traditions, and bring to light issues of concern to contemporary Native cultures.... read full bio
Janet Guthrie is the first woman to earn a starting spot in the Indianapolis 500 (1977) and the Daytona 500 (1977), where she was Top Rookie. Her ninth-place finish in the Indianapolis 500 (1978), with a team she formed and managed herself, was the best by a woman until 2005. She set fastest time of day at Indianapolis on... read full bio
Jeff Conley prepares people for a new way of working. He simplifies the most complex issues and creates a new willingness to think differently among team members and co-workers. Jeff has a authentic style that business people respond to. Armed with a turbo charged sense of humor and a unique perspective, Jeff changes the way people think by skillfully crafting... read full bio
Jackie's Story On Thanksgiving weekend in November of 1985, I was flying to Cairo, Egypt from Athens, Greece, where I had attended a volleyball tournament with a group of students. At the time, I was a special education teacher at the Cairo American School. Ten minutes into EgyptAir Flight #648, three terrorists, calling themselves The Egypt Revolution," hijacked our... read full bio
Jennifer Chaparro creates unforgettable 3D images for every type of event. Chaparro began chalk painting as a fun activity with her two daughters, and it turned into a full time business. She began doing chalk art for special events, and has since won a long list of accolades, including a Maestro Certification from the Florida Chalk Artists Association, which certifies... read full bio
Seasoned musician and worship leader Jenny Simmons is a Christian Contemporary solo artist and former lead singer of the band Addison Road. After meeting as students at Baylor University, Addison Road, which contained Jenny's future husband, spent ten years creating touring and creating music that consistently reached the top ten on the Christian Charts. When Addison brought its journey to... read full bio
John Byner is an actor, comedian, and impressionist who has had a lengthy television and movie career. His voice work includes the cartoon series The Ant and the Aardvark, in which the title characters are voiced by Byner's impressions of Dean Martin and Jackie Mason, respectively. On The Ed Sullivan Show, where he made his first early TV appearances, he... read full bio
Jimmie Walker is an American actor and comedian best known for playing James Evans Jr. also known as, J.J., in the television series Good Times which he was nominated for a Golden Globe for. His character on Good Times is best known for his catchphrase, Dy-no-mite!, which he also used in various commercials in the 70s. Fast forward to current... read full bio
Jonathan Wayne JJ" Lawhorn (born in Hanover County, Virginia) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Lawhorn was discovered online by producer Jeremy Stover in 2010. He signed with EMI Music Publishing within a year. He signed a recording contract with Average Joes Entertainment, a record label owned by Colt Ford, in June 2011 when he was 17 years old. Lawhorn's... read full bio
Many smooth jazz fans were taken by surprise in early 1999, when Jeff Kashiwa left the Rippingtons after ten years to devote more time to develop his career as a solo artist, but in truth, the popular saxophonist has always had his eye on striking out on his own. Before joining the Ripps in 1989, he led various ensembles at... read full bio
