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Kevin Parham

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Kevin J. Parham is an author and a professional musician. Raised in West Medford, Massachusetts, he graduated from Medford High School and attended Salem State College where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

However, for most of his adult life, Kevin had pursued music as a vocation and was fortunate to have traveled extensively while performing with an array of professional musicians, musical groups, and vocalists.

As a recording artist, Kevin was the bassist for the R&B group, Rhythm, which released a single on Polydor Records, followed by an album on RCA Records. He also collaborated on several recording projects, including releases on Sussex Records and Critique Records.

Kevin's literary aspirations had blos ...more

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Hi Kevin. I have not read your book yet, but look forward to doing so. Isn't Martha's Vineyard a typically white vacation spot? How did the events of the 60's reach Martha's Vineyard?

Kevin Parham Hello, Pamela -

Thanks for reaching out.

Yes, the Vineyard has traditionally been a vacation destination primarily for white vacationers, but, an Afric…moreHello, Pamela -

Thanks for reaching out.

Yes, the Vineyard has traditionally been a vacation destination primarily for white vacationers, but, an African-American presence dates back to the colonial days. In fact, the U.S. Census has records as far back as the colonial days of 1790, when 39 blacks were believed to have lived on the island.

Since then, and each year forward, more and more African Americans have made it a vacation destination (primarily in Oak Bluffs).

The events surrounding the Civil Rights era of the 1960s did not affect the island as pervasively as they had done elsewhere. That was what was unique about the Vineyard; it seemed to operate on a different plane than other places, such as Boston.

Thanks for your comment, and, if you should pick up the book, please let me know what you think of it.

Best regards,
Kevin (less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Kevin Parham Writer's block is not usually a problem for me; ideas seem to flow without much effort. However, if I do happen to become bogged down, the answer will…moreWriter's block is not usually a problem for me; ideas seem to flow without much effort. However, if I do happen to become bogged down, the answer will manifest itself after I've put whatever it is I'm working on aside for awhile. It could be overnight, a couple of days, a week, or, even longer.

I've found that writing cannot be forced; it's either there, or, it's not. But, when it comes, you'd better be prepared for it and get it down. Otherwise, in a fleeting moment, it can be gone. (less)

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	The Vineyard We Knew—A Recollection of Summers on Martha's Vineyard 4.19 avg rating — 32 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Vineyard We Knew: A Recollection of Summers on Martha's Vineyard 4.54 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Keeper of the East Bluff Light 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Westville 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	M/V Islander: Resurrection 1.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Orange Line to Forest Hills by Kevin Parham (Goodreads Author), Gary Smailes (Editor), Peter O'Connor (Illustrator) it was ok 2.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars