My Life Mission
Growing up in Newark shaped me, not through hardship or the streets, but through people, experiences, and the everyday lessons life puts in front of you. Newark gave me awareness, creativity, and a sharp eye for human behavior. It taught me how to pay attention, how to read a moment, and how to understand the choices people make. Those insights became the backbone of my storytelling.
My mission is to take what I see and what I’ve lived around—and turn it into stories that help people think differently. I want readers to understand that no matter where you come from or what you’re facing, you can evolve. You can make better choices. You can shift your path at any moment. Through my books, I explore decision-making, consequences, relationships, and growth because those are the things that shape real lives.
I write to inspire people who may feel stuck or unsure of what’s next. I want my stories to remind them that their journey isn’t over—it’s still being written. My goal is to encourage readers to choose purpose, honesty, and self-reflection, especially when life feels confusing or overwhelming.
At the end of the day, my mission is simple: to write stories that speak to real people and spark real change. I want my words to reach those who need motivation, clarity, or a push in the right direction. If something I’ve written helps even one person rethink their situation or choose a better path, then every page has done exactly what I hoped it would.

Jermaine R. Morton’s books
Reading Jermaine R. Morton’s books gives you more than a story—you walk away with real-life lessons you can carry into your own relationships, choices, and personal growth. Each book digs into the heart of human behavior, showing how love, family, loyalty, and even pain can shape who we become. His newest release, Lies, Cheating, and Betrayal, launching Saturday, November 29, continues that journey with a powerful reminder that the decisions we make today can impact us for years to come. Whether you're learning from Jada’s teenage drama in Being Too Much Into Yourself, witnessing resilience in Blackstreet, or exploring the emotional fallout of broken trust in his latest novel, Jermaine’s stories challenge you to think deeper, choose wiser, and see life from a fresh perspective. His books don’t just entertain—they guide, inspire, and leave you better than they found you.