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American author and entrepreneur
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James W. Jenkins is an American author and entrepreneur recognized for his works in urban fiction and crime thrillers. His writing often examines themes of crime, resilience, and socioeconomic challenges within urban settings, drawing from his background and observations of marginalized communities.[1]
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James W. Jenkins | |
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| Born | Havre de Grace, Maryland, United States |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | Harford Community College, High Point University, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Ashford University (Entrepreneurship, online) |
| Alma mater | Ashford University |
| Occupations | Author, Entrepreneur, Sales and Marketing Specialist, Hairdresser |
| Children | Four |
| Parent(s) | Lillie Eliza Reed (mother - deceased) and James Wesley Jenkins (father- deceased) |
| Website | jamesjenkins-author |
Early Life and Education
James Jenkins was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Raised by his mother, Lillie Eliza Reed, after his father, James Wesley Jenkins’ death during his childhood.[1] After completing high school, Jenkins received the Al Cesky Scholarship and attended Harford Community College, where he played basketball for one year. He later transferred to High Point University in North Carolina with the intention of joining the basketball team as a walk-on. Jenkins also studied Entrepreneurship through Ashford University’s online program and personal training at the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Career
In the late 1990s, he spent a year in California. After returning, he pursued training in the hair and fashion industries by enrolling at the Robert Paul Academy of Cosmetology. He subsequently worked in several salons across the United States.
Jenkins initially gained visibility through minor roles in film and television, including appearances in Minority Report (2002), Ladder 49 (2004), and the HBO series The Wire (2002–2008). He also appeared on the cover of American Lawyer Magazine.
These experiences informed his later transition to writing. His novels, often categorized within urban fiction and street literature, explore themes such as systemic inequality, incarceration, and survival in inner-city environments. Jenkins’s work is noted for its incorporation of firsthand perspectives on urban life. Two of his novels have received nominations for the International Impact Awards.[1]
He participates in mentorship programs focused on education and professional development, particularly targeting youth in underserved communities. He emphasizes storytelling as a vehicle for social awareness and has spoken publicly on the intersection of creative arts and personal empowerment.
Jenkins founded Literary Excellence of America, a foundation that works towards empowering readers, writers, and intellectuals.
In 2024, James Jenkins established Fit Labs LLC, where he developed two proprietary fitness innovations, the SFS-75 Vest and the FL-77 Lower Ab Sculptor. He also founded and operates a publishing company, James Jenkins Author Store LLC.[1]
Publications
Books
- Reductionism, July 2024
- Unifying Theory, September 2024
Personal life
Jenkins is divorced. He has four children, three sons and one daughter.
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