KaNikki JakartaWhen reality is heard in the form of spoken word, KaNikki J is speaking. Listen, and you just may hear the truth…Poet Laureate of Alexandria, Virginia, KaNikki Jakarta is an award winning poet and author of three works of fiction entitled: IN REAL LIFE, THE COLOR BLUE, & THE OTHER SIDE OF PRETTY. Recently releasing a Memoir: A PEACE OF MINE, How To Be the Wife of an Epileptic, Honor Your Vows, and Honor Yourself, and a short story and poetry collection entitled: ALABAMA GIRL, VIRGINIA WOMAH, KaNikki Jakarta is living up to her name that is interpreted as “great writer”. With over twenty seven years of writing and over a decade on the poetry scene, KaNikki Jakarta has toured the US and the UK opening for Jill Scott, Raheem DeVaughn, and Lyfe Jennings. KaNikki J. writes and recites what she calls “real life fiction” that touches her listeners to the core.She is the regular hostess of #KaNikkiHarmony 1st Mondays Open Mic Night at Busboys and Poets in Arlington, Virginia, the facilitator of the WRITE LIKE A WOMAN Networking Workshop, and the co-founder of of NUSPA (National Underground Spoken word Poetry Awards). KaNikki J. is a success at multi-tasking wearing many hats: poet, author, organizer, facilitator, and ASL Interpreter.If you think that something she says on the mic might change your life, you’re probably right.www.kanikkij.comFacebook:www.facebook.com/kanikkijTwitter:www.twitter.com/kanikkijInstagram:www.instagram.com/kanikki_j