Author Profile - A. Perkins

Meet the Author

A. Perkins is a #1 Amazon bestselling author, decorated veteran, and survivor whose writing spans poetry, mental wellness, and raw personal truth.

Born in Mississippi and raised in East Saint Louis, Perkins overcame generational poverty, systemic barriers, and personal trials to become a nuclear missile launch officer, MBA graduate, CEO, and the author of over 20 published works.

His breakout books—21 Bars: Poetry from the Inside and Urban Poetry & Truth: The Echo of the Streets—topped three Amazon bestseller categories. His additional top-ranking titles include The Intimacy Life Cycle: Fire – Fizzle – Fire, Stillness Starts Here: A Guide to Mindfulness for Everyday Life, Beyond the Vail: An Awakening, and Whispers of Love and Life – Part II.

Through unflinching honesty and rhythmic storytelling, Perkins empowers readers to heal, grow, and confront life with clarity and strength. From the grit of urban streets to the quiet spaces of healing, he writes for those who have struggled, endured, and kept moving. His words hit hard and heal deep.

With an accessible yet powerful voice, A. Perkins continues to expand his reach through books, audiobooks, workshops, and speaking engagements—offering truth, tools, and transformation to readers from all walks of life.