Mervelle A. Sage A.K.A. Princess Velle
Velle’s Poccasions
Email: Poccasions@yahoo.com
Phone: (340) 277-4099
Webpage: www.princessvelle.multiply.com
Mailing: P.O. Box 223332
C’sted, V.I. 00822

Mervelle A. Sage, also known as Princess Velle was born and raised on the beautiful island of St. Croix U. S. Virgin Islands. At an early age she knew she had a love for the arts. Throughout her active childhood this creative spirit has always been involved with the arts, especially dance, choir, and acting. She was an avid reader, but it was not until Junior High School that she began writing. For Princess Velle it was an outlet, a way to express herself privately. It was not until after winning a black history month contest in high school that she discovered her passion and became known among her peers for writing poetry and short stories. She has won several poetry contests locally and abroad. Her work has been recognized in various publications such as Treasured Poems of America and the Anti-Litter and Beautification team publication. Princess Velle is a free spirit who believes that empowering minds as a community through creative works such as poetry and the arts is the key to success and the key to producing productive citizens. In her role of an elementary school teacher she works hard to infuse her talents into the curriculum to awaken the creative energies of her students. When you read her poetry and listen to her spoken word pieces you are experiencing a true representation of who she is what she cares about, her eclectic energy, and zest for life.
Princess Velle’s debut book, Shores of a Cinnamon Soul, released June 2007, is an artistic representation of her essence. It is available online at www.authorhouse.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, and www.amazon.com. This collection of work is also available locally at Treasured Attic Bookshop on St. Croix, Dockside books on St. Thomas and the Freudian Slip on St. Croix and St. Thomas. She is a firm believer of improving her craft for the drip of her pen. She is an active member of several poetry groups such as Poetic Voices, Poetry, Rhymes, and Prose, as well as a major supporter of S.T.O.R.M. and many other groups too numerous to mention. Upcoming projects include a hot a new collection of poetry, the production of a spoken word album, and the production of her book Shores of a Cinnamon Soul on audio CD. She is also the proud owner of a new business venture called Velle’s Poccasions which just launched a new island style greeting cards line. Princess Velle is a firm believer that only through positive connections and by giving back to community her life will be full circle. She hopes that with hard work and perseverance to eventually be able to fund a yearly scholarship of 5,000 to a deserving student who would like to further their education in the arts as well as a 2,500 grant to help an upcoming author publish their first book. She can be contacted at http://princessvelle.multiply.com, poccasions@yahoo.com or (340) 277-4099.