Cornelius d. Jones

BIO

Cornelius Jones is a distinguished American author specializing in social philosophy. Before embarking on his writing career, he served in the United States Navy for two decades. He enlisted the day after the terrorist attack on the USS Cole in 2000. During his first year of active-duty service, the World Trade Center and the Pentagon experienced attacks on September 11, 2001. Cornelius participated in combat tours during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In 2020, he began to focus more on his writings to address social issues. Over four years, from August 2020 to June 2024, he wrote and published nine books. Eight of his nine publications achieved bestseller status, with four achieving the notable distinction of being #1 bestsellers. In 2022, the Friends of Brentwood Library in Jacksonville, FL, honored Cornelius for his literary accomplishments and advocacy for literacy. During a public ceremony, he was awarded the James Weldon Johnson Prestigious Award.

After a two-year hiatus, he resumed his writing endeavors in 2024. On February 9, 2024, he published "War on Black: America's Dark History that Can't be Erased." It swiftly gained traction, marking his third #1 New Release. This critically acclaimed book garnered him recognition as an honoree from the International Book Awards, sponsored by the American Book Fest. He also received the 2024 Independent Author Award from the Literary Global Book Awards.

Dedicated to showcasing the positive impact of Black fathers, he collaborated with a group of trusted colleagues to author a book on this vital subject. On June 12, 2024, he announced the release of his fourth #1 New Release, "A Father's Love: Paternal Affection Through Lived Experiences."

On September 5th, 2025, He was honored with a Quilly Award during his induction into the National Academy of Bestselling Authors in Beverly Hills, CA.

"A writer must write from the heart; that is the only way for readers to see the passion of our work." - Author: Cornelius D. Jones