C.J. Bolden

CJ Bolden, an author, poetess, and playwright, singer and actress, was born in Haines City, Florida.   Her mother, Lillie resides in Winchester, Tennessee and her father passed away 16 years ago.  Her brothers Dave, Bruce, Darrell, Jeffery and Corey are always ready with support.   She is married to Glen, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Bolden of Huntsville, Alabama.  Together they share four children: William, Kittie, Antoine and Ryan and also ten grandchildren.

 Writing began for her with poetry.   She loves the movement and the rhythm of poetry, the way the words seem to dance across the pages.  Later in life she developed a taste for short stories and skits and became the writer for church programs and she also does personalized poems.  

She is a member of “The Uniques,” a drama group founded and directed by Reba McIntyre-Kindred of Houston, Texas.   Connie is an exciting actress who has the ability to reach deep inside her self to become whatever character she portrays.  “I lose myself on stage and if I convince the audience that I am that person then I really, as they say, break a leg.”

The credit for inspiration goes to life itself.  She has faced rocky valleys and some tough hills in life, but believes that God has something for her to do.   “For those He has given me so much, He expects much. If I can touch but one person, then my job in life has been done.”