Alonzo Gross

Alonzo "zO" Gross or zO-AlonzO is a Poet, Songwriter, Rap Artist, Actor, Dancer, Recording Artist, Plawrite & Screenwriter. His short stories were first published internationally in 2005 and in 2006 in the Staying Sane book series published by Evelyn Fazio. Staying Sane when family comes to visit (2005) and Staying Sane during the Thanksgiving Holiday. His first book of poems entitled Inspiration, Harmony and the World Within was published in 2012. Also in that same year he was awarded "Best Spoken Word Poet" at the Lehigh Valley music awards. In 2016 zO was selected as a featured poet in the film "VOICES" directed by Gina Nemo filmed in Los Angeles California and released in 2017 in select theatres as well as Amazon Prime. Then in January of 2018 he released his second book of poetry entitled "sOuL eLiXir The writingZ of zO" which was greeted with rave reviews and a 5 out of 5 star rating. In November 2020 zO was named as one of the best poets of 2020 by Inner Child Press where his work was featured in their Anthology. In June of 2021 zO released his 3rd 5 star reviewed book of poetry/art entitled "PoemZ 4 U AND YourZ" and in April of 2022 he won The Award for Best Poetry book of the year and first place at The Bookfest Awards. Also, in that same month zO appeared on the national news Wfmz channel 69 for his first sit down interview since winning for Poetry book of the year. On June 3 2022, zO won another award for his book POEMZ 4 U AND YOURZ, this time from the International Book Awards for Poetry book of the year in the "Urban" category. Also in 2022, zO along with his wife established their own publishing & entertainment label entitled "Seed Royale Publishing" in which they look to publish other writers & artists. zO is a graduate in the field of English Literature/Dance from Temple University. A true Renaissance man zO looks forward to releasing music cds, acting in & producing films, as well as new books of poetry and art. ? Alonzo "zO" Gross or zO-AlonzO is a Poet, Songwriter, Rap Artist, Actor, Dancer, Recording Artist, Plawrite & Screenwriter. His short stories were first published internationally in 2005 and in 2006 in the Staying Sane book series published by Evelyn Fazio. Staying Sane when family comes to visit (2005) and Staying Sane during the Thanksgiving Holiday. His first book of poems entitled Inspiration, Harmony and the World Within was published in 2012. Also in that same year he was awarded "Best Spoken Word Poet" at the Lehigh Valley music awards. In 2016 zO was selected as a featured poet in the film "VOICES" directed by Gina Nemo filmed in Los Angeles California and released in 2017 in select theatres as well as Amazon Prime. Then in January of 2018 he released his second book of poetry entitled "sOuL eLiXir The writingZ of zO" which was greeted with rave reviews and a 5 out of 5 star rating. In November 2020 zO was named as one of the best poets of 2020 by Inner Child Press where his work was featured in their Anthology. In June of 2021 zO released his 3rd 5 star reviewed book of poetry/art entitled "PoemZ 4 U AND YourZ" and in April of 2022 he won The Award for Best Poetry book of the year and first place at The Bookfest Awards. Also, in that same month zO appeared on the national news Wfmz channel 69 for his first sit down interview since winning for Poetry book of the year. On June 3 2022, zO won another award for his book POEMZ 4 U AND YOURZ, this time from the International Book Awards for Poetry book of the year in the "Urban" category. Also in 2022, zO along with his wife established their own publishing & entertainment label entitled "Seed Royale Publishing" in which they look to publish other writers & artists. zO is a graduate in the field of English Literature/Dance from Temple University. A true Renaissance man zO looks forward to releasing music cds, acting in & producing films, as well as new books of poetry and art. ?