Cynthia Freeman Gibbs

Cynthia Freeman Gibbs, hailing from Lansing, Michigan, is a versatile author known for her captivating storytelling. She holds a B.S. and M.B.A. from Florida A&M University. Cynthia is the creative force behind the Dr. Olivia C. Maxwell Novel series, including "Reasonable Insanity" and "Insatiable Revenge." Under the pen name C. F. Gibbs, she wrote "Jack Dante LaBanks and The Beanstalk" and co-authored "Writing Is Essential."Her talents extend beyond writing books; Cynthia was commissioned by Musical Bridges Around the World to write and act in the award-winning documentary "The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music." She co-wrote the short film "Subtract Nine Sundays," released in 2025. Cynthia wrote a single-act play for Juneteenth titled "Food For Your Soul, Cooking with Ruby McGuire Show". She currently resides in San Antonio, TX.