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Woman Of Substance by Nicole M. Stevenson (Dedicated to Kim Austin 2nd mom)

To All,
I know that you are busy shopping either in the stores or online. Take your time! I can wait for my gift lol! Kim Robinson author of Roux In The Gumbo contributing a recipe once a month to First Cut. Remember First Cut accepts submissions. To Jolie Magazine congrats on celebrating your one year anniversary! Alicia Rivers Executive Publisher for Jolie will be on the air live with me on my show tune into First Cut January 8, 2007 at 10pm est www.artistfirst.com tune in to find out who my next guest will be. Thanks to Actor Tyson Hall...Sol Film festival! They are making strides towards great things. Upcoming interviews with author Syliva Hubbard, singer Neenah Taylor!ww.artistfirst.com

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To All The Authors My Hat Goes Off To You" It takes commitment to write a novel and to have it turn out to be a meal its just awesome! Keep Feeding Us!

Happy Holidays!

Interviews This Way!!

Keeping It Straight!!! by Nicole M. Stevenson

James Founder/Editor of AMAG/Awareness Magazine resided in the Fort Greene Projects his first 22 years before moving to DeKalb & Vanderbilt Avenue. James has attended both Howard University in Washington DC and Medger Evers College in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn.


What made you want to be a publisher?
I was not only interested in telling stories that inform and educate but I also enjoy the creative aspect of design and coming up with marketing ideas and campaigns. So the mixture of the three was rather natural.

Who is the man behind AMAG?
Can I pass...Can really answer such a wide question

Has running the magazine been an easy task?
It's been adventurous. The concept is relatively easy. We know the what why when and how's but it is a lot of work and can be time consuming at times. Since I enjoy 95% of the process it can be viewed as easy, which is the main reason I continue doing what I do.


What impact would you like AMAG to leave on the literary world?
We just want individuals to know that AMAG has always been there to support those who are in the middle of their journey, inspire those to start their journey and applaud those who have finished their journey in life or their profession. We are here to say positive events, people and endeavors are ultimately what counts, not commercial nonsense. Integrity, honor and loyalty makes a person or company, and we recognize that.

Out of all the interviews you've done which one has had a lasting impression and why?
The percentage of those that had lasting impression are overwhelming, but to pick one ...Dale Goldboldo [who played the character Keith on Wanda at Large], really was a great interview and a great learning experience. For one thing, it was the longest interview I had done to date and we went beyond the norm. Although I have never meet him, we spoke as if we were friends for years. We discussed life, family and culture. He also opened my eyes to many elements I had been ignorant to concerning the entire television scene, regarding advertisers, targets and particular TV shows themselves.


Tell us about your job as an Administrator for the advertising company?
I work as an administrator at a research company in the SOHO section of New York. Mainly I keep things rolling as our company deals with clients who look for us to compile data on their product verses the competition. We work heavily with focus groups and surveys. What is key about the job is the atmosphere and casual nature. Although it is a 9-5, one on the outside would never know understand. It is definitely a cool gig.


James please tell us about Teen Awareness Day?
Teen Awareness Day was created by myself and Mark Knox of The Fort Greene Volunteers, Inc. to give youth additional motivation in their daily journey of life. Both Mark and James who were raised in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene Projects, realize that all children need someone to believe in them, someone to guide them and most importantly someone to love them. The first event was incredible as Hill Harper agreed to be our Keynote speaker. When I interviewed him for the cover of AMAG, I mentioned to him that many would miss his message because of various obstacle. He suggested that I gather a group and when he came to New York in October he would speak with them. And he kept to his word. To add flavor, I along with Mark Knox campaigned to get sponsors so each kid could leave with his book. At our second Teen Awareness Day as we like to call Vol 2, Terrie Williams [Stay Strong Foundation, The Terrie Williams Agency, author of The Personal Touch: What You Really Need to Succeed in Today's Fast-Paced Business World, A Plentiful Harvest: Creating Balance and Harmony Through the Seven Living Virtues and Stay Strong: Simple Life Lessons for Teens] will be our keynote speaker. Ms. Williams is extremely gracious and continues to do so much for our youth, she seemed like a natural choice. We are overly excited about the buzz we are receiving among the YOUTH. There will be contest, performances, speakers in a formal forum like setting. All youth in attendance will receive gift bags donated by the New Jersey Nets filled with both entertaining and educational items. One key aspect is that the motivation and enjoyment shared at the event continues as they leave and go back to their surrounding. We understand one event will not motivate each child but want to put in place a network and resource for them whenever they need guidance and motivation.

What advice can you offer to the next publisher?
Understand the primarily reason for publishing. Is it to educate and make a difference, is it to let creative juices flow, is it to make money or a combination of all. All can co-exist. But once you understand YOUR honest goal then as with anything, do a little homework, reach out to those who are doing, established a support group and jump in.

Nicole M. Stevenson
Editor/Founder of 30 talent's First Cut! Online newsletter
Manager/Founder of http://groups.msn.com/30Talents/
Returning Host First Cut internet radio 1/8/07 10pm est http://www.artistfirst.com/
Visionary behind "UnBlock" upcoming anthology
Contributing writer to several sites and magazines
For an interview, chat or free advertisement please email Nicole
thirtynmore@yahoo.com (direct)
Talent Info
Renee Jones-Brown is a first time author, she took herlove of reading and turned it into writing, producingher first novel in August 2006. Renee is currentlyworking on her second novel to be released Spring of2007.

Must Read!

Looking Up (A Working View) by J Michael Kearney[b]Looking Up (A Working View) delivers a blue-collar, workingman's (NYC Firefighter) perspective of today's issues, a view that is seldom heard....
Ladies' Night Outby Electa Rome ParksJanuary 2, 2007(pre-order your copy on Amazon.com today!)Readers are cordially invited, the first Saturday of the month, to Ladies' Night Out. No R.S.V.P is required---just leave your inhibitions at the door. What happens during Ladies' Night Out, stays with us. Shhh, we won't tell!Electa Rome Parksauthor ofAlmost Doesn't Count (Penguin Group/NAL)Loose Ends (Penguin Group/NAL)The Ties That Bind (Penguin Group/NAL)www.electaromeparks.comcheck out my blog: http://www.electaromeparks.blogspot.com/
Cooking With Kim
My Family's GumboKim Robinson
3 lbs. snow crab, cleaned and washed15 chicken wings, washed and cleaned1 lb. chicken gizzards, chopped fine4 lbs. diced smoked sausage (Hillshire Farms).Fry lightly to remove some fat3 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined4 packs dried shrimp2 lbs. baby shrimp4 stalks of cleaned and diced celery3 diced onions3 packs of onion soup mix2 cans of okra; preferably “Trappeys” brand. Drain off liquid and fry in ¼ cup of oil. This removes the slime Gumbo file (ground sassafras leaves)Lawrys seasoning saltBlack pepperCelery saltPrepared rice
Roux: 1 cup of vegetable oil1 cup of flourIf you prefer a thicker soup, add more flour. Heat the oil over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over grease while constantly stirring, so as not to scorch, based on your preference. I prefer a nut brown or caramel color. Some people like a darker roux. You can always taste as you go along. Set aside.
GumboUse a large stockpot. Fill half way with water and set on high to boil. You can divide ingredients into 2 or 3 smaller pots. I prefer this method, because it takes awhile to get the water to boil. It will also decrease the chance of your Gumbo sticking to the bottom. There is nothing worse than a burnt pot of Gumbo. Chile just thinking about it makes me want to cry.Gumbo is something that every time it's made it just gets better as you add or take away ingredients to tailor to your taste, much like a fine suit of clothes. Other variations have bell pepper, tomato puree, oysters, crawfish, rabbit, turkey or chicken, parsley, green onion and garlic. I could fill this book up with various ways to prepare this dish. Do not be afraid to experiment.
Add gizzards, onion, celery, onion soup mix, dried shrimp and sausage. When it reaches a rapid boil, reduce flame to low and cook for an additional 20 minutes. Add Roux and stir. Add chicken, crab legs, okra, black pepper, seasoning and celery salt. Be very careful with celery salt, it can overpower the other flavors. Add 1 teaspoon to entire pot. You can always go back and add more. Boil for 35 to 40 minutes. Add shrimp and boil 5 minutes more. Remove from heat add 1 teaspoon of gumbo file to each pot. Serve in a bowl over rice. Sprinkle file to taste. Do not be afraid to get your fingers dirty. Also, do not forget to suck the gravy out of the crab legs before you open them up.

Articles This Way!
THROUGH HIS EYES
By: Joseph J. Mazzella
My oldest son is always the first to get the Christmas Spirit in our house. He usually gets it a few weeks before Thanksgiving. It is a joy to watch. With both the heart of a child and the soul of an angel he cherishes everything about this time of the year. He takes so much happiness in putting our decorations up. He takes so much pleasure in our evening drives to look at the outdoor lights on other people's houses. He takes so much delight in singing in the school choir’s Christmas show. He laughs and smiles though every Christmas movie we watch. He enjoys all the Christmas music in the air. He always shakes the hands of the Salvation Army bell ringers while I put cash in their kettles. He always enjoys the presents we get him too, but the present he gives us is far more precious. That present is seeing the way he lives with so much peace and happiness every single day of his life. He is the embodiment of the Christmas Spirit all year long.
I am sure that God and all the angels must be smiling down as they watch this "special" son of mine. He lives the way we all should live. He sees the beauty of the world, the miracle of life, and the love of God in all things. He awakens the Christmas Spirit in me and everyone else he meets. I could never be a Scrooge myself, because I have the Spirit of Christmas Love and Joy sleeping down the hall from me. I only wish that the whole world could see Christmas and life through his eyes.
My simple Christmas hope then is that all of you try to see life with the same joy, love, kindness, peace, happiness, wonder, and delight that my son does. If you do this you truly will be giving yourself a glorious gift. If you do this God and His angels will always be smiling down on you. If you do this everyday will be Christmas.
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Upcoming Events
Greeting everyone of this first day of December!
I am doing well and hope all is well & productive with you.
On Saturday, December 16th, AMAG and The Fort Greene Volunteers, Inc. will host Teen Awareness Day, Vol 2 at PS 46 in Brooklyn, NY. Since the first event on October 8 (were Hill Harper was our keynote speaker) was such a success and motivation for all involved, we are back to do it once again!
We are asking that you spread the word to youth and youth organizations. It is truly a great day where we come together to not only motivate those (ages 12-18) who need additional motivation, but also to inspire those who lack motivation. Not just a day of speakers, but an open forum filled with interaction, theatrics and artistic expression.
If you know of any youth groups, clubs, organizations please forward this email or have them contact me. If you would like to contribute any items to the gift bag also contact me. All are welcome to attend-ADMISSION IS FREE
DATE: Saturday, December 16 Time: 1:30-5pm Location: PS 46 (Edward C. Blum) 100 Clermont Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11205 Between Park & Myrtle Avenues
Host: Tony Herbert of The Professionals, Inc. Keynote Speaker: Terrie Williams of The Terrie Williams Agency
Additional Confirmed Speakers: Osiris James of Urban Mentors Georgia Woodbine , author of How to Make Big Bucks Without Selling Your Soul Tonya E. aka Ms. Right Now, Inc. Mr. Ronald Washington, President of The Fort Greene Volunteers, Inc.
Event Consist of Music performances Poetry Dance A short film of an edutainment nature Dance contest And speakers
All youth will receive gift bag complete with book and other goodies
If interested in actual flier please let me know If interested in sponsorship on any level or participating in some way, please be in touch
ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!
Peace, Respect & Prosperity,
James M. Lisbon Founder& Publisher file://www.awarenessmagazine.net/ 212-413-9554 About Teen Awareness Day http://www.cbbooksdistribution.com/newsletternov06.html
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Queens Book Fair Summer 06'
Renee and fellow author Kymberle Joseph will behosting an event December 23rd called "Meet the AuthorDay" - The location will be at Pamper Me Day Spa -200-02 Linden Blvd., St. Albans, NY. If there are anyauthors wishing to participate, you can send Renee orKymberle an email at: reneejonesbrown@yahoo orkym.kymberle.com or if you love to read, come out andsupport your local authors. It will be a fun andfestive day or you can just enjoy a tranquil day ofrelaxation at Pamper Me Day Spa!
Toni Beckham408.499.3664Toni@PRetCetera.comhttp://rd.bcentral.com/?ID=4748704&s=103698438
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SOL Film Festival presents..........
SOL in the City
FILM*ART*MUSIC*CHARITY
Sol Film Festival is an annual festival that takes place in Norfolk VA. This will be the FIRST of several tours that will screen films and have industry guests present.
Michael "Boogie" Pickney - The protege to Director Spike Lee will screen his latest short film and, be on site to sign his latest book. www.Blackfootfilms.com
Film director "Jungo" will screen his latest music video BUJU BANTON, "Refix" and much more....
LIVE ART SHOW BY TYSON HALL
Special Guest DJs: ANITA BRYANT & TYSON HALL *yes , yes that is right -NOW YOU MUST ATTEND!!!
Thursday, December 7
6PM - 12midnight
WHITE RABBIT, 145 E. Houston Street (btw. 1st & 2nd Ave)
NO COVER!!!
Bring a Toy Donation for NYC Mission Society *Happy Hour Drink Specials from 6-7PM - Arrive Early!!!
About SOL Film Festival
The SOL Film Festival is an annual event organized by independent artists who recognized a need in the film community. The festival's purpose is to Educate, Empower and Entertain through independent film projects and workshops, thereby providing a forum for creative inspiration and artistic expression.
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NYC Mission Society serves over 3,000 people annually with programs and initiatives in education, preventive services, personal growth and development, and recreation. www.nycmissionsociety.org
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COLDER THAN HERE by Laura Wade1 man, 3 women: 4 total“Laura Wade’s play is set in the limbo between a death sentence and the death itself. How does knowledge of one’s imminent demise, or that of a loved one, affect the living of one’s life?” —Guardian (London). “The play is an astute and humorous portrayal of a family pulling together in the face of impending grief. It takes a timely look at society’s changing attitude towards the process of dying and the ceremonies associated with death.” —This Is London. “Laura Wade’s play is a ninety-minute masterpiece, a jewel, dark but translucent. It is a play of love, death, and grief: The grief that is hardest to bear, because it begins before the loved one dies.” —Sunday Times (London).
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FINDING CLAIRE by Kim Merrill4 women: 4 total“…lovely, sensitive and engrossing…remarkable…takes theatergoers along for the roller-coaster ride that a woman might go through in meeting her biological mother for the first time. With plays like this and films like Mike Leigh’s Secrets and Lies…adoption certainly looks like a superior option for the child involved. For the mother, it’s another story.” —NY Times. “…engaging new play…moody, wrenching and often touching look into the emotional lives of four women…filled with moments that all families will recognize, and lessons we all need to learn.” —nytheatre.com.
JUMPING FOR JOY by Jon Marans 2 men, 1 woman: 3 total“Unforgettable…Captivating and beautiful, JUMPING FOR JOY is something wondrous…Marans demonstrates a masterful ability to balance humor and horror on a knife-edge.” —Orange County Register. “There’s good reason for the anticipatory stir greeting Jon Marans’ JUMPING FOR JOY…a delicately zany, yet poignant slice of a thoroughly dysfunctional family’s life…The writing is excellent…with numerous flashes of brilliance.” —CurtainUp.
KITTY KITTY KITTY by Noah Haidle5 men, 1 woman (doubling, flexible casting): 6 totalKitty, a suicidal housecat, finds his true love in his clone, the first successfully cloned housecat, Kitty Kitty. They give each other hand jobs, but Kitty Kitty doesn’t love Kitty back. So Kitty decides to make another clone of himself, the title character Kitty Kitty Kitty. But something goes wrong in the cloning process, and he makes more copies of himself, each one more retarded than the last. The final clone, Kitty Kitty Kitty Kitty Kitty, communicates in nothing but grunts and yells and drool. KITTY KITTY KITTY is a comedy about love, unrequited love, regret and hand jobs.
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THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO BY BEAUMARCHAIS, translated and adapted by Joan Holden7–9 men, 4 women (doubling, extras): 11 total“For the sprightly new American Conservatory Theater production…credit must go to translator/adaptor Joan Holden for sending new shafts of light through the play…The characters, especially the women, seem freshly inspired in their resourcefulness…vernacular that might have been coined yesterday…” —San Francisco Chronicle. “In commissioning a textual face lift for the eighteenth-century farce immortalized by Mozart’s opera, American Conservatory Theater has struck gold…a joyous piece of stage frippery whose social bite is never far below the surface.” —Variety. “FIGARO gets a new lease on life…Where better to find somebody to bring new life to this play, which is widely regarded as helping to provoke the French Revolution?” —Marin Independent Journal. “Takes justifiable liberties in replacing Beaumarchais’ eighteenth-century jibes with up-to-the-minute substitutes…the adaptor hasn’t so much rewritten Beaumarchais to suit her own taste as returned our attention to the essence of his dissent…” —San Francisco Examiner.
THE PULL OF NEGATIVE GRAVITY by Noah Haidle2 men, 2 women: 4 total“…gut-wrenching scenes.” —Time Out. “Jonathan Lichtenstein’s ninety-minute drama is simple in its conception yet elemental in its themes…it packs a wallop.” —NY Post. “Jonathan Lichtenstein beautifully portrays how the war destroyed one rural Welsh family.” —NY Times. “A carefully crafted, powerfully emotive drama…the play’s anger sears itself into one’s mind.” —Sunday Herald (Scotland). “…[a] harrowing, heartbreaking play.” —Guardian (London). “…brings the subject of war close to home and handles it with a terrifying intensity.” —The Scotsman (Edinburgh).
PYRETOWN by John Belluso1 man, 1 woman: 2 total“…Belluso’s play works.” —Chicago Tribune. “Far too many playwrights these days either jump on a popular political bandwagon or simply contemplate their slacker navels; Belluso has real fire.” —Chicago Sun-Times. “John Belluso’s blistering PYRETOWN…crackles with heat. I don’t say it lightly: This play is worth braving the cold to see.” —NY Sun. “PYRETOWN has none of the flashy emotional pyrotechnics that animate many comparable stories; Harry and Louise’s romance expands and contracts naturally, like the beating of a heart…Belluso gives his characters an inchoate touch of poetry, which they must guard against the icy bureaucracy of American health care.” —Time Out.
RAG AND BONE by Noah Haidle5 men, 2 women: 7 total “Haidle is an engaging writer who creates startling theatrical conceits, intriguing themes and offbeat characters…his nonrealistic style is bold and imaginative…” —Variety. “…vividly bold, wildly imaginative and utterly charming…Its humor and poignancy are genuine…” —CT Central.To read about these titles and purchase acting editions, click on the links above.
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Nicole M. Stevenson
Editor/Founder of 30 talent's First Cut! Online newsletter
Manager/Founder of http://groups.msn.com/30Talents/
Returning Host First Cut internet radio 1/8/07 10pm est http://www.artistfirst.com/
Visionary behind "UnBlock" upcoming anthology
Contributing writer to several sites and magazines
For an interview, chat or free advertisement please email Nicole
thirtynmore@yahoo.com (direct)

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First Cut! "Today we shall meditate on the battle of many in the memory of one" written by Nicole Stevenson
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To All,

I'm wishing each and everyone a talent filled year! First Cut is moving... the radio show has an awesome line up. This just in author Zane will be an upcoming guest. The artist featured in this newsletter Kathy Ostman-Magnusen and singer Damion Cantrell. First Cut is making it's biz to bring you a variety of different talent. Our goal "To promote& inform". Congrats! My daughter Diamond who will be modeling. Congrats! to Omar Tyree releasing his film keep doing it. Congrats! Jolie magazine which will be at a Walgreen near you! I've included First Cut's interview with Co Publisher Alicia Rivers click ALICIA RIVERS . We are always looking for submission writings of all sort, art & photos.Singer Neenah Taylor our interview will be runing in Consciousness Magazine subscription only email thirtynmore@yahoo. for more info. We are on myspace http://www.myspace.com/firstcut1online . My poetry will be published in the Cat's meow next month, interview I did with Delores Thorton will be in her next book, I am now a writer for Consciouness magazine.

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Aaron Robinson, founder and C.E.O. of Consciousness Magazine; a fairly new inspirational magazine that is getting both local and national attention. Mr. Robinson has a background in fine and visual arts and graphic design, and intergrates his belief, spirituality, and the betterment of mankind through his art. He has a passion to give and inspire others through his art ministry, whether writing, designing, painting, drawing, recording or performing hip-hop music.Mr. Robinson attended Kankakee Community College and Columbia College Chicago and holds a Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts in Graphic Design.

What are some of the attributes to your success? I will say my family. Also, working with people that believe in my vision and executing goals. I'm very persistent and will put in the late hours to continue to build an empire. Nevertheless, my V.P. and sister Mozella Sullivan who encourage me.What made you want to publish your own magazine? Starting the magazine was a vision I had from God. I came from a poverty area and from a low income family. With this in hand, I lived on the Westside of Chicago and was very upset about the environment people live in. From social, hardship the flare triggered and I felt that I had to do something about this. So I had to inform and give back, so the magazine came into reality.Do you have a lot of experience in this field? At first I had no kind of experience at all. All I had was a vision and a sketch of the magazine on drawing paper. From research, trial and error, I began to learn how the business work. As a CEO what are some of the things you have to do? I have to organize and oversee every aspect of the business from the business point of view to the creative side. This means wearing various hats such as designing, finding sponsors, interview people, etc. Of all the individuals you've interviewed which one has left an impact on your readers? I will say that Sharon Pulliam, who is a gospel artist left an impact on my life. I say this because she took out the time to donated a kidney to her sister. I can relate to her story. A few years ago, one of my sisters gave a kidney to my other sister! Going through a time like this made me realize the importance of living. Its not about us individual but how we can make an impact on someone's life.How can people get a copy of Consciousness Magazine? As of now, you can visit www.consciousmag.com or www.myspace.com/consciousmagazine. They can also go to a newsstand in their area. If its not there I'm sure the receptionist can order it for them.Having a degree in graphic design did you want to do anything else? I wanted to be a hip-hop music artist but I found out that wasn't my calling at the time. When I graduated I wanted to pursue my master degree which I may take the time out to pursue in the future. Also, I want to get into other ventures such as movie and music production in the future.Who is the real Aaron Robinson behind closed doors? The real Aaron Robinson is spiritual, laid back and observant. He's a peaceful and sort of a shy person but is very much outgoing showing love and compassion for people. He thinks a lot and always dedicate time to grow closer and closer to God.Are you working on any other projects? Yes, at this time I have several books I want to publish. I'm also working on up-and-coming future publications with affiliates and creating Consciousness Magazine business's branches. What do you do in your free time? I'm my free time, I love to play all genres of music, especially ol’ school music from the 60’s and 70’s. Mostly on a typical day I will play rap and hip-hop. I enjoy reading and writing. I live and breath publishing, so I'm forever planning and strategizing. Also, I enjoy recreation such as fishing, site seeing and I love to play sports.Contact www.consciousmag.comBusiness: 815-935-1977
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From the desk of OMAR TYREE:It's year 2007, and I have just completed my first independent feature film (now being edited) entitled - The Lure of Young Women - about a local film producer who interviews several young actresses about becoming a muse for his budding film production company. It's a mature look at the aspirations and trappings of the entertainment world. We will be editing the film through January, putting the finishing touches on it in February, and starting our national screening tour in March (starting in Charlotte and the Northeast), with expected DVD sales to kick off by May / June. That's the plan for now, but as that plan changes, I will let you know.The straight to DVD market is a sure way to launch yourself into the feature film industry now, and Lionsgate, Warner Bros. and Universal all in line to talk to me now about my film brand. Of course, the smaller DVD films and local screenings are just the beginning, because my book adaptations (Flyy Girl, Leslie, Just Say No!, Cold Blooded, Sweet St. Louis, etc.) are definately 30-70 million dollar-making big feature projects.I would now love to talk to you guys about my future plans as a writer/producer/filmmaker.Omar Tyree @ (www.OmarTyree.com)The Lure of Young WomenIs it business, or is it personal?Written, Produced, Directed & StarringNew York Times Bestselling Author Omar TyreeThe film franchise begins!

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California transplant Michelle McGriff now writes using the lush green backdrop of the Great Northwest as her muse. Known to her family as the `best of storytellers', McGriff spins intelligent, poignant, and touching yarns, with a poetic voice and writing that has become hers to keep, holding her readers captive from start to finish. Having more than 25 novels and short stories under her pen (16 currently in print) in 1998, she excitedly became a part of the Kensington Publications imprints in 2004, with hopes of entertaining a new audience with her rule-breaking, cross-genre writing style that is sure to entertain the enlightened reader. Using her MBA in business, Ms McGriff is also working on a non-fiction project for aspiring writers entitled, The Business of Writing. This guidebook will help new writers realize their dreams while avoiding some of the pitfalls common to newcomers to the industries. Look for her books wherever you find good reading material.

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If your summer had a color, what would it be?For Emma, there were only two choicesBlack or White.Coming May 2007 from Urban SoulColored Summer by Michelle McGriffLook for it where all good books are found.And don't forget these 2006 best sellersby Michelle McGriffSubmit Here!

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For full submission guidelines, visit:http://thesmokingpoet.tripod.comA quarterly with the premier issue online now; we accept submissionsyearlong. Spring issue deadline is February 28, 2007. Queries and submissions to:thesmokingpoet@gmail.comZinta Aistars and J. Conrad Guest, EditorsTHE SMOKING POEThttp://thesmokingpoet.tripod.comArticles This Way!
SHORT TIME HERE
By: Joseph J. Mazzella
I got a surprise when I looked in the mirror today. It seems that my salt and pepper hair has more salt than pepper in it now. It doesn’t seem to need a comb anymore either. I have lost so much of it that a simple hand pat will do. It appears that a few of my hairs have lost their way too and ended up in my ears. I can’t really blame them, though. All of those wrinkles on my face must be tough for them to navigate through. Still, I wouldn’t give up a single wrinkle or grey hair. I’ve earned them all. They are the evidence of every laugh and smile I’ve ever had.
Sometimes, however, I am amazed at how my young soul ended up in this aging body. I surely don’t feel like a forty year old man on the inside. My soul keeps looking at this body in the mirror and wondering what happened. I guess that life here on Earth is just too brief to grasp at times. We were meant for eternity and life here is far too short even if we live 100 years. I can remember once reading the last words of Crowfoot, the great orator of the Blackfoot Nation. He said, "What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in theWintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset."
Before your shadow loses itself in the sunset of eternity make sure that you live your life here to the fullest. Don’t worry so much about your aging body. It is just the vehicle that for a brief time carries your soul. Focus instead on the things that go on forever. Focus on the love you can give, the joy you can spread, the good you can do, and the oneness with God you can share with others. Fill your days with smiles and laughter and let the wrinkles fall where they may. Fill your days with learning and becoming through both dark hair and grey. Fill your days with love and joy and you will be too busy living them to count them. Remember, God only gives us a short time here. It is up to us to make the most of it.
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Presents "TOUCH!" -- a Powerful Gospel Music Stage PlayBenefiting Breast Cancer Sufferers and Survivors
In starring roles are the incredibly talented Meesha D. Boyd (of the Boyd Sisters) as Tiffany Dunson and gifted acting veteran Carl Norde' Jr. as David Dunson. Award-winning singer, performer and minister Stanley "M.C. Hammer" Burrell has a cameo role as himself. Phenomenal gospel recording artist Robin Hodge-Williams will be a featured vocalist and multi-talented singer and gospel songwriter Derrick Hall is musical director. Proceeds from the play will benefit Sisters Network San Francisco, a non-profit breast cancer survivorship organization.
OAKLAND, CA - The American Cancer Society estimates that about 213,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year. After losing his 31-year-old wife Tiffany to breast cancer, David Dunson charged his talented cousin, Bay Area playwright Beverly Brown, to write a play depicting Tiffany's inspirational life and hard-fought battle with the cancer that takes the lives of 40,000 women annually. Beverly wrote the stage play, which she titled "TOUCH!," and dedicated it to the memory of Dunson's beloved wife, friend and partner. Oakland's Scottish Rite Theater, 1547 Lakeside Drive, is set to host two soul-stirring performances: Saturday, February 24 (7:00 pm) and Sunday, February 25 (5:00 pm). Ticket prices range from $25 to $35.
TOUCH! is a tender and joyous gospel music-filled stage production that portrays one woman's battle; igniting many women's desire for victory in the fight against breast cancer. Brown's Christ-centered organization "Totally Led Ministries" will donate proceeds from TOUCH! to Sisters Network San Francisco - an African American breast cancer sup-port organization. Sisters Network provides breast cancer sufferers, survivors, and their families with group support, agency/medical referrals, joyful activities, encouragement, friendship and prayers.
In addition to writing the play, Beverly will direct the performances assisted by talented and hilariously funny gospel comedian Jared "J-Red" Walton. In starring roles are the incredibly talented Meesha D. Boyd (of the Boyd Sisters) as Tiffany Dunson, and gifted acting veteran Carl Norde' Jr. as David Dunson. Award-winning singer, performer and minister Stanley "M.C. Hammer" Burrell has a cameo role as himself. Phenomenal gospel recording artist Robin Hodge-Williams will be a featured vocalist and multi-talented singer and gospel songwriter Derrick Hall is musical director. The play will also showcase other of the Bay Area's most talented actors and vocalists. Special musical guests include
Eric Claybon & Reign, J-White & Lee Majors, and Maine Attraction. Tiffany's young widowed husband David Dunson is the generous executive producer of this important story. Tinka, host of 106 KMEL's "World Hit Gospel Show," will emcee both performances.
"I am excited and proud to be executive producer of this tender story based on my late wife's extraordinary life," said Dunson. "I am particularly grateful to the production's sponsors: American Cancer Society, Clear Channel Radio, CityFlight.com, KBCW TV, KTLN-TV68, and all of the wonderful and committed people who have come together to share this uplifting story." Dunson continued, "We all hope you will come out for an evening of entertaining theatre and hand-clapping gospel music and song to support Sister's Network San Francisco and all breast cancer sufferers and survivors."
Through TOUCH!, theater-goers will be introduced to the loving spirit of courageous, God-trusting Tiffany Dunson. This enthralling production, its crucial cause, and the Bay Area women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer need your support.
Ticket prices for the performances are: $25 Balcony seating; $30 Dress Circle; and $35 Orchestra. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.totallyled.org, the TOUCH! Line 510.466.5987, Reid's Records (Berkeley), Western Christian Bookstore (Oakland), and Nu Revelations (Oakland). Please call for group discounts.
According to the American Cancer Society, "the chance of developing invasive breast cancer at some time in a woman's life is about 1 in 8 (13% of women). At this time there are slightly over two million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Women living in North America have the highest rate of breast cancer in the world." This story's foremost message to women is "remember to TOUCH!" (your breasts) – regularly. It could save your life! Men, please schedule your prostate exam!
ABOUT TOTALLY LED MINISTRIES: Totally Led Ministries (TLM) was the vision of its founder and executive director Rev. George Brown – Beverly Brown's husband – who saw the need for the clergy of Richmond, California to come together for a common cause. TLM's primary goal is to reduce the violence in Richmond, CA, and direct the area's youth to options besides drugs and violence. Totally Led Ministries is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. (www.TotallyLed.org)
TOUCH! is Beverly Brown's third professional play. Her two prior productions "How is it in Hell?" (2001) and "Caught Up!" (2003) captured large Bay Area audiences.
EDITORS' NOTE: For interviews / photos / press kits, contact:Toni Beckham 408.499.3664 Toni@PRetCetera.com
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The 2007 Tour Schedule Has Been Announced. The historic Blac k History Month program schedule and ticketing are now set. This will be another historic and amazing event. The February 2007 recipients of the Spiritual Legacy Award are Melvin Van Peebles, Yvette Freeman, and Roy Ayers. Make sure you SIGN-UP below and forward this to persons, groups, associations, you know will want to attend. DON'T MISS OUT on your chance to meet these and other legends up close and personal at the Annual Series.
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The Godfather gone! I knew him all my life (music sense) from the time my godmother would listen to him in her living room. My mother & father would speak about him... heck he use to live in my neighborhood (true story) along with many other fabulous people in St. Albans. I just sit back in think why? Gerald Levert. He was sweet talking me! I believed him when he said"Baby Hold On To Me, I'll never leave you" His music was just like awwwwww! 2007 is here! Think of all the greats that have left young & old. This issue is a tribute to James Brown & Gerald Levert! First Cut acknowledges true talent.


One of the major musical influences of the past 50 years, Brown was to rhythm and dance music what Elvis was to others. We can thank him for funk and rap!

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The Magpie, the Myna, and the Crow
by Sharlett F. Hunt
The magpie, the myna and the crow believed,
Such life leads to death, we surely have grieved,
A king without gold is hardly his best,
And life in itself is merely a test.

The gold is the people who so much admire,
This king and his ransom, quickly conspire,
To lead all his people as he only knows.
Resulting in murder, so this story goes.

"So many have died and all at his hand,
But does this all make him a horrible man?"
The magpie comes quickly to this man's defense,
" Is there any part of this that really makes sense?"

The myna was thoughtful but just had to say,
" None of us were actually there on that day,
To give our opinion is easy to do,
But see if your foot might fit another's shoe.

"This man who was hanged, no smile on his face,
I know I'm a bird but I felt such disgrace."
There sat the myna, head hid in her wings,
"Wonder how we could have done such a thing?

A celebration that day for their religion I heard,
I know that I am just a small little bird,
But I sang as he died such a mournful song,
I wonder how humans can all be so wrong.

He lost his two sons, horrendously, I chirp,
I am certain, in his heart, he always has hurt,
Songs of love for your children and woe is the mourn,
Losing them to an enemy, your whole world is torn.

The black crow flew low as he listened that day,
"This is just another tragedy that we hear in this day.
I'll pay more attention to what's in my life,
I'll try to remember the pain and the strife.

Whatever has happened to another, you see,
Is within a little fraction of happening to me,
We get what we give so do to another as if
You were children and sister and brother."

As the crow flies, it happened, as they say,
One angel cried, the other turned away,
The ones who are here still hear the blackbirds sing,
But one flew away, while the bells always ring.

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Line up for the New Year January 8, 2007 at 10pm est .My first guest Alicia Rivers from Jolie Magazine after that Singer Kanary Diamonds, Artist Kathy Ostman-Magnusen , Author Donna Hill and Author Electa Rome Parks.

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SDoun is a songwriter, singer, and virtuoso pianist born and raised in NYC. Bestowed with the gift of perfect pitch, he began composing music at 7 and at 11 studied classical piano at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music. At 15 he performed at NYC's Carnegie Hall where he won an award for exellence in piano presented by Oxford's Trinity College. At 22 he signed a 4 album deal with Windswept music publishing company. In 1999 he was hired to work as musical supervisor on Wynton Marsalis' millennium piece "All Rise". SDoun & Alicia Keys performed a duet on Nov. 3, 2005 for Keep A Child Alive Annual Fundraiser The Black Ball presented by TIME Magazine.Live Studio Performance of "Thank You Love" http://myspace.com/sdoun
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G-Wade Named WAEC Operations Manager
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What's Up Fam'!G-Wade -- artist, producer and entrepreneur -- has been named Operations Manager of WAEC Love 860 AM. He will report directly to Chris Edmonds, general manager of Love 860. Based in Atlanta, GA, G-Wade will officially take his new post on January 1, 2007.
G-Wade (real name: Gary W. Coleman), will continue to run Flava 4 The Savior Ministries, Inc. (F4TS); home to I-66 Entertainment and F4TS Films. He will also remain as host of Honor & Glory Radio (aired every Saturday on WAEC) (LISTEN).
In almost a decade, the F4TS brand has spawned other ventures, including the Eternal Wear Eternal clothing line, F4TS Films, and F4TS Investments.
”G-Wade has proven himself to be an astute businessman, in addition to the brilliant artistic talent that the world sees and hears," said Lynn Turner, general manager assistant, "I can think of no one more relevant and credible in the Gospel hip hop community to build upon WAEC's fantastic legacy and move the company into its next groundbreaking era."
"I have worked hard over the past two years to bring quality radio and I have firmly established myself in both worlds,” says G-Wade. “I feel this is a giant step for me and an even bigger step for the entire artistic community."
G-Wade has produced several music videos and has worked with numerous Gospel artists in the industry. His latest venture, Honor & Glory Music, (www.Ho norandGloryMusic.com) is currently in production on its newest project, Honor & Glory Videos. Flava 4 The Savior Ministries, Inc.
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Articles This Way!
EXERCISING YOUR JOY
By: Joseph J. Mazzella
I have been exercising a lot more lately. I am not talking about those push-ups and sit-ups I do in the morning, either. The exercise I am talking about lasts all day long and makes me feel better than I have ever felt before. The exercise I am talking about is the greatest work-out in the world and benefits you in every way imaginable. The exercise I am talking about is exercising your joy.
This wonderful exercise can help every part of you everyday of your life. It keeps your mind alert by thinking positive thoughts full of optimism and enthusiasm. It keeps your eyes clear by looking at all the wonders of the world around you and by reading words that inspire you to become the person you want to be. It makes your ears sharp by listening to lovely music, singing birds, tinkling wind chimes, and the three greatest words in the world, "I love you." It keeps your lips fit by giving thanks to God all day long. It keeps your voice strong by singing beautiful songs. It helps your teeth shine by sharing your smile. It gives your arms a workout with hug after hug. It helps out both the taste buds and the stomach by sharing good food with people you love. It keeps those legs firm and healthy by dancing in delight and walking with God. It gives your insides a lot of work with happy and frequent doses of laughter. It makes your heart stronger by giving your love to everyone. It makes your soul even brighter by sharing its light with the whole world. It makes every bit of your life more fit by helping you to do what you were always meant to do and to be the Child of God that you were always created to be.
Don’t be afraid to exercise your joy everyday then. It not only helps you to feel good, but it also helps you to be good. It not only makes you better, but it also makes the world better. It not only makes you fit for this life, but it also makes you fit for the next life as well.
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TAMING THE WOLF CAN BE DANGEROUS!!
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The Latest Sizzler by Maureen Smith
With Samara Layton’s community outreach organization facing bankruptcy, she turns to wealthy attorney Marcus Wolf for assistance. The only problem is, Marcus is the same sexy, gorgeous man she turned down at a fashion show in New York. Little did she know that she would soon need his help to rescue her business. As she sets out to seduce him, she quickly discovers just how pleasurable it can be to tame a wolf . . .
From the moment Samara Layton steps onto the runway in a breathtakingly sheer gown, Marcus Wolf is captivated. But while he’d like nothing more than to bed the exotic beauty, he has no interest in pursuing a serious relationship with her. All his life, women have brought him nothing but heartache. But when Samara comes to him for help, she makes him an offer he can’t possibly refuse.
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Talent Moving:Interview w/author Denise Campbell

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Interview with Author Denise Campbell a candid look into her world!



To All,
I'm hoping that your Mother's Day was as wonderful as mine! Also Food For The Soul is a book worth buying.. grand recipes including some from my mother's for more info look at the advertisement section below! Whatever your situation at times you might feel a little over whelmed but I have seen many great things. Don't let your talent get blocked. If you have a story and would like it heard I'm accepting submissions for my upcoming anthology for more info email me at thirtynmore@yahoo.com. I would like to say "Congrats" to the following individuals To Playwright Carl Arrin on your latest find. !! Author Evie Rhodes your commercial was great! Singer Delores Bowman waiting for that hit! Creator Terri Wilbur keeping HWS alive

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She willingly cradled you in the warmth of her wombHer heartbeat a gentle caressDaily she nourished you with her very essence And protected you from all duress

Nine months of cherished expectancy, For the moment to see your faceNine months she prayed the prayer of faithThat you would be whole by God’s grace

And on her countenance, she wore the beauty of motherhoodFor she had been placed in High EsteemFor every mother’s been given special gifts,That have been perfected by the Christ, The King

He has equipped her with the desireTo care so passionatelyAnd the uncompromising compassionTo love what she could not see

And as you grew withinShe literally had to fightStill she anxiously preparedFor your entry into the light

And though she suffered an unthinkable painThrough tears she was able to smileThe very instant you took your first breathAnd she could behold her child

Never forget, you are loved, now and always!
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Denise Campbell

Denise Campbell the brains behind imprint Universal Write Publications LLC and through it creatively produced works, which includes Spanish Eyes, and Love Thy Sister Watch Thy Back. There are two poetry books, Ebony Passion, and By Faith and her Poetry CD EBONY PASSION FLOW “R” TRI. Her new releases Man Killer, REM Sleep and her children’s book series, Cheyanne’s Book Series named for her daugher Cheyanne are the next projects on her agenda. However, that’s not where her passion ends.

When did you decide to become an author?
I didn’t decide to become an author. I think I am one of those people who have always been, having written all of my life as far back as I can remember. However, I didn’t decide to be a published author until the year 2000. This is where it all started blossoming for me.

Is there any topic that you wouldn't want to write about and why?
Humm!
I have never really thought about this. But I suppose there are things that I don’t think I would write, like raw sex erotica (even though I have been told that I could write it because I have some wicked sex scenes). The problem with me is I am a teacher, have always been at heart, so you will find that in all of my works there are didactic lessons implemented in my books. Also, I aspire to be (don’t know if I am yet) a cross over author. I want to not be ashamed that my daughter will read my books, or that my students might read my books or my peers for that matter. So yes, there are some things I wouldn’t write.

What is this about your POETRY CD? I hear it’s HOT!
This is actually a really exciting subject for me. I was convinced to do Ebony Passion Flow “R” Tri by a friend who happened to be a bookstore owner in New Jersey. I added a few pieces from my private collection that was not in the original Ebony Passions books. It turned out to be more steamy than I had intended but people love it and I have had some GREAT reviews so I am grateful. The exciting thing about this is that EBONY PASSION is also available on http://www.cdbaby.com/ and http://www.itunes.com/. Check out these direct links Denise Campbell: EBONY PASSION
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=148094135. All of my works, poetry and books are also available for sale directly from my website at http://www.universalwrite.com/uwstore.html. I am really excited about this project and I am really looking forward to the release of the BY FAITH INSPIRATIONAL CD coming fall 2006.
Can you share an excerpt from Man Killer?
Absolutely!

Excerpt:
Prologue
“Don’t touch my child you bastard,” Carissa screamed fervently, pleading for her husband to allow her seven year old daughter to loose her virginity by choice. She pulled at his pants that were already coming down his hips and over his thighs to release the poisonous predator that will violate the innocence of her daughter. The little girl skirmished and bewilderedly looked at the only father she had ever known and blinked back the tears that was keeping her small frail body petrified and mute.
“Leave her alone please…?” She begged in a whimper, then screaming with renewed vigor, “let her be, you son-of-a bitch!” Carissa demanded, but her pleas fell on deaf ears as he pushed away her hands that were more of an annoyance than a hindrance. He missed her hands and caught her dead in the face, causing a steady stream of blood to flow from her nose and down into her mouth.
“Bit—ch, you will get some of big daddy next.” Came his drunken slur, dripping in sarcasm. He chuckled at his attempt at humor and was sure Carissa would give up, but the fear in Serena’s eyes propelled her mother to keep fighting. Serena, backed into the far corner of her small bedroom, and shivered with fear. Her mother watched as the floor became laced with a stream of piss that ran from between the frail child’s legs. Panic has caused her to pee on herself.
“Its okay baby, mama is not gonna let nothin’ happen to you.” She promised, knowing in her heart that there might be very little she could do.
She saw him forcefully spread Serena’s legs apart and Carissa began to cry frantically. She held on to his legs but was not strong enough to stop him. He dragged her body with him and her clothes and skin became baptized in the pee that ran from Serena and had also soaked the hands and clothing of the little girl’s predator. Feeling sorry for herself and helpless to save her daughter, Carissa began to give up. Almost blinded by her pain and tears, she could barely look at her daughter, but when she did, she saw something in Serena’s eyes; it was a silent determination that locked in their gape.



Tears poured down the child’s cheeks but her gaze was steadfast and unforgiving. She refocused her eyes on her father willing her mother to continue to fight for her. Carissa wanted to fight, but instead she watched. She kept her eyes planted to every move her husband made. She watched, watched as he pulled his dick from his open pant zipper and pulled Serena towards him. Her heart broke into a million pieces but she felt weak, and she didn’t fight.
“Please, please John I beg of you. Leave her be.” She fell to her knees as if in a prayer, her arms wrapped around his legs and her eyes looking up into the heavens.
“Nawww,” he responded nonchalantly. “Let me taste some of this sweet young pussy before she becomes a whore and start giving it away and become a worthless piece of ass like her mother.” He snickered and tried to kick his foot free of Carissa, but she held on for dear life, hitting and punching him. But her punches were as effective as the pestering of flies. He kicked her again in her face this time breaking her nose. She cringed when she heard the crackling of her bones like a loud cartoon explosion and the impact caused blood to gush from it.
“I can’t let you hurt my baby John. I gave you everything.” She cried unnoticeably, again her words fell on deaf ears.
Suddenly something was awakened inside of her. A final reserve from a resolve she held deep within the core of her womanhood. Strength she rarely called on in times when a woman must become supernatural. She regained her composure and released John’s leg. She quietly dragged herself from the room and once outside; she got up and sprinted to the kitchen. She had killed before and she would do it again to save her daughter. Sure, the first time was an accident and the courts had only given her a slap on the wrist and juvenile detention at the tender age of thirteen, but this time it would be different. What good is she, her life, if she allowed these events to come full circle, if she cannot protect her baby? She just couldn’t allow what happened to her, what drove her into this life of insanity that she barely survived in, putting up with men like John and all the other Johns who had come in and out of her life?
She rummaged though he kitchen drawers and found nothing that could help her. She had to move quickly. It was quiet in Serena’s room and she feared that her daughter wouldn’t even put up a fight; already seeing in the tender years of seven that life was indeed a bitch and probably already figured it wasn’t worth fighting for.
She gathered her wits about her and thought quickly, running though the house like a wild woman. Her thick curly locks flooded her shoulders with a black mat of hair. Her eyes seemed wide and crazed. Her nose broken and blood now soaked to her face and neck as if someone had drenched her in water; only it was her blood that had the fabric clung to her breast. She stood; a feeling of defeat came over her. She had no idea what was going on in the child’s room. She only heard inaudible sounds that could only be coming from John. Serena wasn’t a child of many words.
Then it came to her. John kept a gun under the sofa. A sawed off that he kept there as he pimped his wife and watched. Marrying her under the pretense of saving her years ago, taking her out of that life. But eventually began bringing in his own clientele, and jerked off as she screamed in pain and sometimes as apart of her entertaining duties. He took her through sexually transmitted diseases and pains that she had endured out of gratitude, but not this. He could not have Serena.
These things all cascaded across her mind now. She did everything to keep her child when she became pregnant. John said she could have been his or anyone of the men who shared their bed on a daily basis. He wanted her to get rid of the baby, but she begged and pleaded and he allowed her to keep the child, promising that he would love and nurture her. But now he posed the biggest threat to her.
With all the strength she could muster from her five feet five inch, and struggling one hundred and ten pound frame, she pushed the sofa until it was lifted to the side. She stuck her hand in the hole that was already there and searched frantically for the weapon gasping with relief when her hand touched it. She wasted no time. She ran back to the girl’s room, to find John’s penis in the mouth of her seven-year-old daughter. Tears streaked her face with this penis stuffed inside widening her mouth into unaccustomed shapes. His hard on was prominent and threatened to choke Serena as he grabbed the back of her head and thrust after thrust he rammed his penis into the back of the small child’s throat causing her to gag. Spit drool from her mouth and her coughs were muffled.
Carissa’s heart sank to the pit of stomach and tears and pain worse than that she felt during childbirth consumed her. Anger from all the abuse and frustration she had endured from a child to this day, only to be observer it all over again in her own daughter. Fear gripped her as she reminisced and her own memories threatened to make her weak. Her knees buckled as she stood there, a spectator to her own experiences. She watched ecstasy on his face and listened to John’s moans of pleasure as her Serena suffered. With his engorged manhood in the baby’s mouth, he released one hand from behind her head that he hung to by gripping a handful of the baby’s lustrous auburn reddish hair; he inserted his index finger into the girl’s vagina. Serena cringed and her eyes squeezed shut for a moment and then reopened.
Carissa refused to allow this man or any other man to mutilate the only family she has, the only true goodness in her life. Having moved more times than she could count in her lifetime to escape the law; she had eventually lost touch with any blood relatives and made few friends; prostitutes, runaways, jailbirds, thieves. It seemed her entire life had become a ritual of running, trying to escape something. At the tender age of sixteen she met this man who promised to protect her and take care of her. He was her savior, and he delivered her out of the darkness of teen prostitution and setting rattraps for food. He took her out of the “kill or be killed” laws of the runaway gangs where it was survival of the fittest. John was her everything, and here he was, taking everything from her.
He was jabbing his finger in and out of her vagina now so hard that blood began to run down the little girl’s legs, joining her already pee soaked dress. Yet Serena’s eyes never showed submission, they only beckoned to her mother filled with a pain and shame that no child this age should know. It was almost as though she knew it was coming and though she didn’t like it, it was just something she had to do. But Carissa didn’t see it that way. She would die before allowing him to do what her father and so many men before has done to her, stole her pride and her womanhood. Left her no choice but to adhere to abuse, sell her body, and then doing it all over again to please her own husband.
The sounds, the thoughts, her reasoning all came down to this moment. She became enraged as she found the strength to lift the gun so it was in full view from where it originally hung at her side.
“I won’t let you do this John.” She admonished, but he only saw her weak pathetic stance as a joke and laughed, a moan getting caught in is throat as his body jerked, an orgasm emerging.
“I am so sorry baby.” She spoke now to Serena, and pulled the trigger. She didn’t know much about guns or how many bullets were in the one she held. She only knew that it was a gun, and it had bullets, and she pulled the trigger and fired once. The impact of the gun was a shock. Her eyes widened in dumbfounded panic as the gun spewed and sprayed at the target that raped her daughter. The unexpected raining of the gun exploded everywhere. The pellets ripped at John’s body and she watched as Serena fell, blood splattered all over her face that once held the cum filled penis of her father. The six foot six inch framed man fell with a heavy thud to the floor barely missing the small child’s body. His two hundred and fifty pounds echoed throughout the house. Disbelief in his eyes as he reached for Carissa, but Carissa held her stance and stood far away from him and watched as he labored to breathe.
“Serena?” She called in a whisper; the girl was blown to the ground with the impact of John’s falling body. Carissa was plastered to the floor. She couldn’t move closer in fear of what she would find. She called from the distance where she stood as she fired that deadly shot.
“Baby, please say something to mommy.” She begged, but the girl had lost consciousness. White orgasmic fluids stained her face causing a red and white collage when mixed with blood. The odor mingled with gunpowder nauseated Carissa and she fell to the ground in lamentation. Everything came down to this moment and the daughter she tried to save has died at her own hands. Everything she thought she was escaping, surviving, trying to give to her daughter. Everything she had, her Serena, she swore to protect her. But she couldn’t. She failed again.
Her tears fell like the flowing stream of a powerful waterfall. Taking one final look about her, she knew what she had to do. She raised the gun to her temple to utilize the final bullet in the two-barrel shotgun, and with her final breath she uttered again, “I am sorry baby, mommy failed you,” and she pulled the trigger for the last time.

What is the focal point of your company Universal Write Publications LLC ?
The point at first was just to be a self published author.
However, throughout the process the company has developed itself into something greater. I work with so many not for profit organizations with poetry and performing arts organizations who are interested in helping artist who cannot break into the publishing industry. Having worked as Executive Editor of Black Print Publishing Inc. and ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER of Q-BORO BOOKS LLC, I have intimate knowledge of the fact that there are just some things that don’t sell, and won’t get published by big publishing houses, such as poetry, self help and most autobiographies. But so many have stories to tell of this nature that are powerful. UNIVERSAL WRITE PUBLICATIONS LLC has developed a new PUBLISHING APPROACH WITH A UNIQUE VISION. Please take the time in the coming months to visit my website at http://www.denisecampbell.com/ or http://www.universalwrite.com/ and you will see MAJOR changes and the company develop into the amazing phenomenon it is for the underdog with a voice.

How has teaming and networking with prolific companies and organizations helped out your company?
This is the BEST part of anything I believe. Teaming up and working with companies that share the same vision in different ways, and everyone basically being apart of the machine in such a liquid way that it works well together and malfunctions alone.

Its like cooking, it needs a side dish, flavor, something to wash it down with, something to eat on. These are all components of a meal and though some of these things may seem unnecessary at times, without them all working together, you know something is missing and it becomes distasteful. This is the vision I hold in my heart for Universal Write Publications LLC. I am only part of a whole working mechanism and without http://www.graphic-effects.com/, http://www.cgmediapublications.com/, http://www.c-a-h.org/, http://www.disilgold.com/ and http://www.shootemupfilmmedia.com/ I cannot function properly. These are some of the things that makes me who I am and Universal Write Publications LLC what it is.

What were some of the theatrical performances you appeared in?
Oh my gosh, too many to name. I have been doing events since college, and graduated into the professional world of paid events, speaking engagements like Jazz events at Africa World, The NYC Department of Health Black History month events, Universities like Hofstra and New York City Technical College inviting me as quest performer at seasonal events and author Donna Hill’s Literary Gumbo at the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center. So much to mention but these are just a few.

Who is the real Denise?
The real Denise love to laugh, like her peace. She is an introvert at heart. Denise does not like clubbing or partying but loves music and dancing. She loves therapeutic evenings burning oils and reading sci-fi and vampire books or watching horror movies. Denise loves her family and that goes beyond blood, extending into adopted sisters, brothers, mothers, mentors and confidants. She is a mother of a 5 year old child who was discovered at 3 years old to have the IQ of a six years old when she began reading and writing. Denise is a realistic, practical, analytical person that believes in consequences and accepts her mistakes as part of life. Denise is a Teacher, a caregiver, a daughter a sister who understands that she needs the people who love her in her life, because there will always be so many others who will not like her just because she exists. Denise loves God, not a religious fanatic, and believes that all things are possible through faith and hope and love.

What events will you be appearing at next?
Not sure. I have taken a break to get back to me, family and re-direction. Some great things are in the works and Denise is going to be back on the scene again. I am happy, at peace, and following my heart.

Denise Campbell
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HOLDING HANDS
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My sons and I decided to go walking around the lake near our home the other day. It is such a glorious place to spend an afternoon in the Springtime when the leaves are coming out on the trees and the flowers are coming up through the ground. It has a well worn gravel path that circles the entire lake. You can walk at your own pace and delight in all the natural beauty that surrounds you. It is the perfect place to get back in touch with God and to fill your soul with joy.
The only problem is that with the path being so near the water, erosion sometimes causes holes to develop along the walkway. It was while we were walking along it the other day that one of these holes caught my oldest boy unawares. He stumbled and almost fell but thankfully was able to reach out and take my hand. I steadied him and we walked on for awhile holding hands and feeling connected in our love for each other.
I think that sometimes the troubles we face in our journey through life are a lot like those holes in the ground. They are always there causing us to stumble and sometimes even to fall. It is good to know, however, that we can always reach out and take the hand of our Heavenly Father. He is always there by our side waiting to pick us up and steady us. He is always ready for us to take His hand and walk on with Him connected in love forever.
The next time you stumble and fall on your journey through life then reach out and take God’s loving hand. And after you take it never let it go again. Walk on with God forever, choosing love and sharing joy with each step you take. Always remember too that with God’s loving hand steadying your walk you can use your other hand to reach out and help up those who have fallen as well. The journey through life, after all, is always better when you are holding the hands of those you love.

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