User:Eric S. Coleman

Author Bio:

With a passion for words and a heart dedicated to social change, Eric S. Coleman began his literary journey at Morgan State University. Although Mr. Coleman majored in Biology, writing became a positive outlet, as well as, a way to fill the empty void in his heart. Eric S. Coleman began writing poetry in 1998. In 2002, he became a special education teacher in the Jersey City Public School system and he also published his first book of poetry, God’s Frozen Teardrops. During this time, Eric began performing his poetry in various clubs in New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Washington D.C. Due to the positive response, Eric Coleman began taking his poetry out of the clubs and into the classroom. He toured various schools in Newark and Jersey City, teaching both kids and adults the power in words. Now, Mr. Coleman has embarked on a new journey. With his debut novel, Spirit of the Wind, he seeks to show the world that prayer can change the most difficult situations. Mr. Coleman believes that, “through hard work and prayer you can overcome any obstacle.”

Book Synopsis:

They say, “The moment one life ends, another begins.” This saying has never been truer, for Sun. A 16 –year- old man-child from the streets of Baltimore. Sun has always known he was different, always had issues with his mother, and never had many friends. Sun is seen as an outcast. Although he could never prove it, the only thing Sun could really believe in is the existence of Angels and Demons.

Now, faced with death at an early age, Sun is forced to examine the things he believed but could never prove. Standing in-between heaven and hell, Sun meets a Spirit Guide that shows him his life review through the eyes of an Angel. Now, Sun must search through the memories of his life, as he walks down the Road of Forgiveness. This path takes him into past demons, encounters with death, and sheds light on Spiritual Warfare. Will Sun overcome these obstacles and make his way into heaven? Or will he fall for the demon’s trap and lose his favor in the process?

The Spirit of the Wind is a must-read, a riveting thriller that will have you on edge throughout the entire book. This unforgettable story about forgiveness will change the way you view life.