MY STORY
Born in San Antonio, Texas, Gwyn Gorg was a curious child with a love of family, art and nature.
As a young adult she focused on developing a career as a performing artist and educator, as well as participating in her community as an activist and humanitarian.
Gwyn graduated from Hawaii Pacific University and did her post-graduate work at the University of Hawaii, Manoa and the University of California at Los Angeles.
Additionally, Gwyn graduated from the Theatre Academy of Los Angeles City College.
Gwyn's career has encompassed a wide spectrum of work in the field of community, educational media and entertainment; she has worked professionally as
a producer, writer, director, and performer.
Gwyn's experience includes having co-created the 'School House Program' at the International House of Blues in Hollywood, California; teaching as an educator of kindergarten through college level students, and working as the Educational Coodinator at the 18th Street Arts Complex in Santa Monica,California.
Gwyn has worked as a drama and storytelling specialist for the Herb Alpert Foundation and Read-A-Loud America; she was designated 'Teacher of the Year' by the United Teachers of Los Angeles in 2007 and also served as President of the African Americans on Maui Association for many years.
As a wife, mother, grandmother and teacher to innumerable students, Gwyn's creative spirit has touched countless lives. She and her former husband of 57 years, lived on Maui for nearly a decade before returning to the Big Island of Hawaii in 2020.
In 2022 Gwyn became a member of the Hawaii Writers' Guild, published a new book and shared her 'poetry & prose' at the Lula Washington Dance Studio in Los Angeles, California.
MY WRITING
'I am constantly motivated as a writer.
Observing, listening and participating in this Earthly experience stimulates me beyond explanation, provides a major impetus for my curiosity and supplies unlimited inspiration.
I write to reflect, to share, to observe the fullness of life alive in me.'
Thank you for visiting my website.
Aloha,
Gwyndolin
REVIEWS
2021 Los Angeles Sentinel book review:
"Scrolling through the new book, 'I Am Bigger than Nigger'...is like taking an emotional rollercoaster! The stories and poems hit you, touch you and sometimes with a tear, sometimes with a smile. Some novels by Toni Morrison and Nikki Giovanni had that same effect on me...like you just received a beautiful gift from a beloved friend.
This book is definitely a MUST READ!"
-Frieda Groffy -Belgian author of
'The Universal Woman,
Dancing Her Troubles Away, My Ubuntu Soul
"Thank you Gwyn Görg, for this wonderful work! every poem and every essay written in lyrical eloquence. Every line laced with profoundly weighted words of wisdom that soothe the heart, inspire the mind and give wings to the human spirit!"
-Sylvia St. James, Internationally Renowned Recording Artist, Expansion/Electra Records
"Gwyn Görg lends her considerable voice on a range of topics viewed through the sage eye of a 20th century black woman. Listen and learn."
-Judge Sandra A. Simms (Retired). Author, 'Tales From the Beach'
"I truly enjoyed this compilation of poetry and prose.. it rattled my core! the depth in which Ms. Görg sensitively shares different perspectives is revelatory."
-Frederick Lawson, Therapist, MFT
"Well written, easy to read.
a must have in your library!"
-Mamiko Sato, Entrepreneur
"This book shared some behind the scenes insights I was not aware of."
-Loretta Jordan, Artist
GALLERY
Ms. Görg sharing her poetry at Barnes and Nobel bookstore,
Maui Poets' Society meeting.
2022 Maui Neutral Zone interview with Jason Schwartz
EVENTS
2019 Dates:
August 21
Maui Poets Society
Makawao County Library, Makawao, Hawaii
6:30-8PM
August 23
Poets Society
Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Kahului, Hawaii
6-7PM
September 8
Book Launch
Island Fresh, Paia, Hawaii
2-5PM
September 11
Maui Green & Beautiful
Tree Planting Ceremony
Kapaniwai Park, Iao valley, Hawaii
9-11AM
September 17
Alzheimers Association of Maui
Kahului, Hawaii
6:30-8PM
November 7
Poets Society
Maui County Wailuku Library, Hawaii
6-8PM
November 22
Barnes & Noble
Kahului, Hawaii
6:30PM
November 23
Barnes & Noble
Kahului, Hawaii
2PM
December 14
Basically Books
1672 Kamehameha Ave.
Hilo, Hawaii
2:30PM
2020 Dates:
February 9, 2020
Black History Month Celebration
Temple of Peace
575 Haiku Road
Haiku, Maui
1-3PM
February 22
American Association of University Women
Maui Branch (AAUW)
Moose McGillicuddy's Restaurant
Kihei, Hawaii
10:30AM-Noon
2022 Dates:
July 22
Poetry & Prose Reading
Lula Washington Dance Studio
3773 Crenshaw Blvd., studio B
Los Angeles, California
6-7:30PM
2023 Dates:
January 15
Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Old Kona Airport
Kona, Hawaii
