From the creator of
Writing Freedom From Within The Pen Vol.
1, J.S. Russell, with profound honesty, explores the frustration of isolation, the yearning for freedom, and the inner resilience that turns adversity into strength. Each verse captures raw emotions-longing, frustration, resilience, and hope-and unveils the struggles, dreams, and heartbreaks of confinement.
More than just poetry,
Writing Freedom From Within The Pen Vol. 2
is a testament to the power of the human spirit-a voice rising from the depths of solitude to remind us of the healing and transformative power of expression; proving that even in isolation, the power of words can ignite transformation and healing.
J. S. Russell is a poet, writer, educator, and returned citizen who has self-published multiple books of poetry and two children's books while incarcerated. His work has been published by NYU's Review of Law and Social Change digital publication
The Harbinger and PEN America
. J. S. Russell's work shines light on the experiences, insights, and reflections of an incarcerated black man. He brings awareness to the power of words by emphasizing that he wrote his freedom.