Biography of the Month
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Jane Penelope JohnsonP.O. Box 8013Garden Side Branch Lexington KY 405043010 |
| Industry: | Writing/poetry |
| Born: | July 1, 1940, Danville, Kentucky |
| Married: | July 15, 1958 |
| Current Organization: | "The Beginning or the End" Poem in Glory |
| Major Product: | Poems, songs, gospel songs |
| Area of Distribution: | International |
| University/Degree: | Famous Writers School Graduate, Westport, Connecticut, 1967; Honorary Doctor of Letters, London, England, 1993 |
| Title: | Freelance Songwriter/World Renowned Poet |
| Honors & Awards: | Most Admired Woman of the Decade; International Woman of the Year, Cambridge, England; 3 time award winner, Woman of the Year, American Biographical Institute; The National Library of Poetry; Listed, International Who's Who of Intellectuals; "Sing Hosanna" CD sent to U.S. troops in Iraq and around the world, Christmas, 2005; Penny's songs No.1 out of 18, Hilltop Records, Hollywood, California; Who's Who of International Poets "Goldpin" sent to Penny Johnson for excellence in poetry and vision; Appointment - Genius Laureate, USA by Janet M. Evans, President, A.B.I.; Inclusion in 500 Greatest Genius Laureates of the 21st Century; Life Member, American Hall of Fame; "Shout it Out" - "Immortal Verses"; 2007; Lifetime Achievement, A.B.I.; Presidential Award from George W. Bush, 2008 |
| Published Works: | Books, "Anthology, Treasured Poems of America"; Noble Laureate" from A.B.I.; "Songs of Honour," worldwide - Penny's poem "Introspection" included according to Nigel Hillary, U.K., 2006-07; "A Penny for Your Thoughts," Penny Johnson, Published by Authorhouse, Bloomington, Indiana, 06-30-04- I.S.B.N. #1-4184-2489-7; Currently in Print-A Poetry book warmly written to lift you up and give you hope |
| Affiliations: | International Order of Merit; World Literary Academy; Commission from President George W. Bush; Semi-finalist International Poetry Open; Laureate Founder - International Society of Poets - Advisor, Nobel House - Empire State Bldg. Poetry Office, U.K. - Paris and Tokyo Publishing |
| Hobbies & Sports: | Piano, singing, dancing, walking, swimming |
| Email: | pennyspoems@yahoo.com |
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