KaZ Akers

Writing Bio and Reviews

It all started when a 14 year old submitted a poem from her journal to a teen magazine.  The rest is, well, you get the idea.
 
After her first publication, KaZ went on to write for television, published and produced plays and music, in books, for print and online magazines, in journals, anthologies, collections and popular websites.
 
KaZ was the meditation teacher and Resident Poet for the online, digital The Pro-Age Woman Magazine.
 

KaZ was in the entertainment industry for 35+ years.

She began performing in musical comedies and writing in New York at age 14. 
 
Throughout her career KaZ was a singer, dancer, actor, stunt performer, professional water skier, choreographer, casting director, television producer, artistic director, stage director, stage producer, voice-over artist and director, circus artist, and stunt coach.
 
KaZ was also co-owner of a television production company, two restaurants, a fitness center, and the owner of a cinema.
 

KaZ is a nearly lifelong nature and wildlife conservationist.

 

 

“As always, your writing is creative, insightful and spot on. Thanks, KaZ!”

– Francesca Amari, Critically-acclaimed Cabaret Singer

“Love this! It was spot on!”
– S.G. former flight attendant and current Manners and Ethics Coach.

“I look forward to reading your latest and feeling your zen vibe.”
– Ellen

“So beautiful. I will print it and put it up.”
– Terri Tatchell, Writer, Oscar Nominee, Owner of Neverland Tea Salon

“It’s wonderful! So much to think about here… Thanks for sharing.”
– N. L. ESL Teacher, Forest Bathing Guide

“Your words are like arrows that hit the targets of our hearts and feed us out of your heart. Thank you.”
– L.B., Ph.D.

“I love this.”
(commenting on the prose “I Am Not Invisible.”)
– Yeye Luisah Teish, Best-selling Author, Storyteller, Yoruba Chief, Dancer

“This is wonderful, KaZ. Thank you for sharing it with me. (For The Color of My Skin Poem.)”

–Chris Haley Award-winning Actor, Writer, Filmmaker, Director of Study of Legacy of Slavery in Maryland

“Thank you for your submission! We’re happy to inform you that we have published your story “I Am Not Invisible”. Before publishing, we noticed that your story was already published on YouTube. While we don’t usually accept duplicate content, we made an exception for you based on the quality of your content and what we believe you bring to the Vocal network.”
– Poets in Vocal.media and The Vocal Network and The Vocal Moderators