Erika Heslop-Martin

Erika Heslop Martin, also known as Poetess Erika was born in Kingston, Jamaica

Erika Heslop Martin, also known as Poetess Erika was born in Kingston, Jamaica but has profound experiences in the United States and Canada that have helped to mold her into the lady she is today. She started writing poems, essays and short stories early in High School at Camperdown and has fulfilled her dream of becoming a Published Author. She is very passionate about writing and uses it to motivate others and glorify God. She is the Author of: A Poetic Revelation, The Power of Words, A Poetic Journey, Live, Write and Inspire and is currently working on other books. She contributes poetry to the local newspaper: The Sunday Gleaner, from time to time. She also presents poetry at a wide variety of events and judges poetry competitions as well. Her books can be found on Amazon and in several bookstores in Jamaica. She is a Director of the Jamaican Writers Society, a member of the Association of Jamaican Authors, a member of the Poetry Society of Jamaica, a member of JAM Copy, a member of We Connect International, a member of the International Society of Business Leaders and a member of Young Entrepreneurs Association of Jamaica.

She is a graduate of the University of Technology, Jamaica and the University College of the Caribbean and has been an Accounting/Administrative Professional for more than twelve years. But, her passion is definitely writing, writing in every area that you can think of. Whether, it’s poetry, slogans, short stories, children’s stories, fiction or non-fiction, essays, business plans, profiles, reviews, policies or procedures manuals, she writes it. If you ask Erika who she is, she will tell you that she is a Writer/Poet and a Business Professional. She writes in Standard English and patois as well.