RJ Tolson

R.J. Tolson

Tolson Appearing on Red Carpet, 2014 at Nokia Theater.
Born Ronald Francis Evans Tolson II
(1993-05-15) 15 May 1993
Occupation Novelist, Entrepreneur, Composer
Education BA in Political Science
Alma mater Whittier College
Genre High-Fantasy, Fantasy, Young-adult fiction
Years active 2011–present
Website
www.rjtolson.com

R.J. Tolson (born 15 May 1993) is an American fantasy author and composer. His first novel Zephyr the West Wind: Final Edition, a finalist in the both Beverly Hills Book Awards and the National Indie Excellence Book Awards was released in 2012.[1][2] Tolson is also the CEO of international multi-divisional company RJTIO and the international charitable organization 'Forever Trust Charity'.[3]

Biography

Koop Sel, an owner of a German independent publishing company helped Tolson publish his first edition of Zephyr the West Wind in 2011, only to found another indie publishing company (Universal Kingdom Print) and sign on Tolson.[4] Later in 2012, another edition (Zephyr the West Wind: Final Edition) was released.

In 2011, Tolson founded his company, RJTINC. Originally creating websites and servicing computer installation, Tolson expanded and changed the name of his company to RJTIO. By the end of 2011, RJTIO became parent company to three divisions, RJTINC (Web Design), R.L. Infinity International (“Startup Company" Building & Tutoring), and international charitable division Forever Trust Charity.

RJ Tolson and Zephyr the West Wind have appeared on multiple television shows including NBC,[5] both CBS Live at 9 and WUSA CBS,[6] The Stan Simpson Show and The Fox Morning Show,[7] Our Lives (News 12 Networks),[8] and ABC.[9][10] He made his debut festival appearance at the 2013 Baltimore Book Festival as a panelist, and also attended the 2013 National Black Book Festival in Texas.[11][12]

Tolson appeared on Telemundo,[13] his first international interview. He released his self-help book, Project: Limitless on April 28, 2014.[14][15] On July 17, 2014, Tolson's first composed album, "The Zephyr the West Wind (Original Book Soundtrack)", featuring 20 classical pieces based off the book was released.[16]

On April 11, 2015, Tolson became a Mangaka and released the first full length volume of his Japanese style Manga "True Life (Legends of Tye Series), Volume 1: Fate Calls", and on April 13, RJ released his second classical original book soundtrack as a precursor to the book it was inspired by, titled "The Hugh the Southern Flame (Original Book Soundtrack)". After attending university in California,[17] he graduated from Whittier College on May 15, 2015.[18] After three years of mentioning the release of the second book in his first fantasy series on television, Tolson released the sequel to Zephyr, "Hugh the Southern Flame" on August 15, 2015.[19]

Tolson embarked on his largest Europe tour to date, during Spring of 2016.[20]

Bibliography

Discography

Singles

Title Details
Open Eyes (Feat. Addie Nicole)

Classical Albums & Suites

Title Details
Zephyr the West Wind (Original Book Soundtrack)
Hugh the Southern Flame (Original Book Soundtrack)
  • Released: 13 April 2015
  • Label: BurstOut Records
  • Format: Digital download, CD
True Life: Piano Suite
  • Released: 20 September 2015
  • Label: BurstOut Records
  • Format: Digital download
Shadow Eater: Piano Suite
  • Released: 22 September 2015
  • Label: BurstOut Records
  • Format: Digital download

References

  1. ↑ "Beverly Hills Book Awards Finalists". Retrieved June 7, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Indie Excellence Book Awards Finalists". Retrieved June 7, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Forever Trust Charity Leadership". Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Cheshire Academy graduate's book published". Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  5. ↑ "RJ Tolson on NBC Morning Show". Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  6. ↑ "College Student RJ Tolson is CEO and Novelist". Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  7. ↑ "20 year old award winning author & CEO, RJ Tolson". Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Exclusive Interview with 20 year old author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, RJ Tolson". Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  9. ↑ "How Harry Potter Influence at 19 Year Old CEO". Retrieved June 03 12, 2013. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  10. ↑ "Young Author Launches New Book". Retrieved June 04 12, 2013. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  11. ↑ "Baltimore Book Panelist RJ Tolson". Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  12. ↑ "RJ Tolson Gig Schedule". Retrieved June 03 12, 2013. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  13. ↑ "Un Nuevo Dia Con Apenas 20 Anos RJ Tolson". Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  14. ↑ "Young Author Has Big Plans (PLS Release on CBS)". Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  15. ↑ "Rising Star RJ Tolson, Announces "Project: Limitless" NEW Book Series & Magazine interview". Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Book Parade! Talks with RJ Tolson". Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  17. ↑ "Young Poet Promotes First Novel". Retrieved April 1, 2013.
  18. ↑ "Whittier College graduate has carved his niche in the business and writing world". Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Rated G Radio: RJ Tolson: Author - Hugh: The Southern Flame". Retrieved August 6, 2015.
  20. ↑ "tour dates by rj tolson". Retrieved April 6, 2016.

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