James Francis Segars was born in B'ham, Ala, in 1954. He was appalled and deeply affected by the racist violence he witnessed as a child, as a child he was sexually and physically abused. His character and goals in life were formed in this maelstrom. The dire need for justice and toleration became the foundation of his life. He graduated Cum Laude from Kennesaw State University. His poetry has been published in magazines and journals, he's been writing poetry, short stories and philosophy for over 40 years.
