Mercedes Hawkins was born in Quisqueya, a beautiful island in the Caribbean Sea. She has lived in the States for most of her life. This author likes to write songs, poetry, novels, self-help books and informative books. You may find a book she wrote on the topic of natural healing, metaphysics or even movie interpretations containing deep esoteric meanings. Mercedes graduated from Georgetown University. She taught High School Spanish and had three children. Mercedes has performed her Spoken Word and songs at Yin Yang, A-Hop, Paul Roberson Art Exchange. She was recognized at The Cotton Club for a song entitled Times Are Trying: It's Never Too Late. Mercedes has collaborated with journalists and The Associated Press.