Wharwood’s love of poetry began with her mother, and grew when her kindergarten class had to recite a poem every day when entering school. She is co-founder of The Cypher Open Mic Poetry & Soul, Jacksonville’s longest running open mic. Her chapbook is entitled, “Random Thoughts of Reign.”

JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival VII is a celebration of Jacksonville Writers Writing Jacksonville. Generous sponsors include Baptist Health, Chamblins Uptown & Bookmine, Delegal & Poindexter, PA; Scribbles, and Brad Kuhn & Associates, LLC.

The 2020 festival will take the form of a documentary video, with watch parties at noon on Saturday, October 17th and 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 18th. For details, see jaxbyjax.com.