James Moten
Author
A U.S. military veteran, retired IRS agent, and passionate poet whose life experiences shape his bold and honest storytelling. Born in Crockett, Texas and raised in Tucson, Arizona, James overcame adversity through faith, resilience, and the unwavering support of his mother. A believer in God, with a deep love for both outer space and the military, James brings a unique voice to his work—one rooted in truth, conviction, and lived experience.
“GOD EXISTS JUST LOOK AROUND YOU”
My Books
I IRS (My Hell of Life)
A powerful, unflinching memoir of resilience, injustice, and unwavering faith.
A life shaped by struggle. A truth rooted in faith.
From the Jim Crow South to the corridors of the IRS and the battlefield, I IRS (My Hell of Life) reveals the raw, unfiltered journey of a Black man navigating racism, resilience, and redemption. A powerful memoir that bears witness to injustice—and to unshakable belief in God’s love.
I The Black Poet Comes
A bold and stirring poetic voice that speaks truth, pain, and power from the heart of Black experience.
Poetry born of struggle. Words forged in truth.
In I, The Black Poet Comes, James M. Moten delivers a fearless collection of verse that confronts racism, identity, and injustice with raw honesty and lyrical strength. Each poem is a call to awareness—and a testament to survival.
