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Darren B. Rankins was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and is one of seven children. He began writing poetry in the sixth grade. He attended Middle Tennessee State University, where he took part in his first poetry slam in 1994. Darren began to submit his poetry to newspapers and magazines and has been published in the Nashville Banner and Daily News Journal, as well as chapbooks and poetry books across the country.

Darren’s passion for writing has given him the opportunity to share his beliefs with others in the form of a successful Christian T-shirt ministry. The shirts are designed with a combination of original poems, beautiful graphics, and timely Bible verses.

Darren loved writing as a hobby, but wanted to have a greater effect on people. He started his own business, called Pure Thoughts, in 1995 to sell his products and expand his circle of influence. He has sold or donated over 6000 t-shirts worldwide. He has contributed to various charities such as the Salvation Army and Feed the Children, as well as many local causes.

He truly believes in continually seeking knowledge from others and takes part in group studies in several area churches. He is seeking to find a better way to love himself and others around him. He is able to share the knowledge he receives in the new designs he creates and the poems he writes.

He has participated in book signings and public speaking engagements, and has been interviewed on the radio. He enjoys speaking about Pure Thoughts and reciting his poetry whenever he is given the opportunity.

Darren is very pleased with the success of his first three books, Pure Thoughts, Volume 1-3.

This show is committed to candid discussions {on various topics} dealing with the issues of life as we see and know it. It will also be about inspiring, lifting up, and motivating its listeners and connecting with positive energy and rendering some uplifting music.

Straignt from the Boogy Down Bronx - Mark "Da Poet" Nielson is coming with some straight talk from his new book "A Train Ride Of My Thoughts". He keeps it real and frank.

April with the poetry name of "Aries" or "Deep Aries", was born and raised in Detroit and Suburban Michigan. April used creativity as an outlet growing up as a "unique" only child so she was always an "old soul". Now she has one brother who does hip hop and one sister that are in their teens. She was always passionate about originality in new and old school music and old school shows, movies, and writers. April started writing song lyrics, short stories and short plays. At about age 5, April met the legendary Nikki Giovanni at a local mall promoting a children's book. A few years ago, she met the legendary, E. Lynn Harris, and was fascinated by his autobiograhy, "What becomes of the brokenhearted". April has done Freelance writing for Davenport University's newspaper where she attended school and graduated with Marketing/Management (BBA). Freelance writing for Ferndale Friends, the magazine and the online column, the Examiner. Currently, pursuing Master's degree. She stepped out on faith! Life changed and she had to write about it. The book "Reflections of...A Diamond in the making" is her debut book released in February 2010. The book is a memoir of some of her experiences put into a small red "deep" poetry book. The book captures the imagination with her expressing her thoughts of situations that range from ending an unhappy relationship to finding the love she dreams of. Also the passion about poetry and music, as well as poems that talk about spirituality and a desire to succeed.April was invited on the Hodo Show on live Whpr TV 33, 88.1 FM in Highland Park, MI twice and had a great audience on January 17, 2010 on the show, also did radio interview on Motown Writer's Network with Sylvia Hubbard in May 2010.

Justin Blackburn,( Greenville , SC ) began laughing at himself around the age of six and has not looked back. In collaboration with Kenny Norsworthy, Blackburn created a controversial stir with the US Government with their powerful novel Gifted Disabilities, (2005). This novel caused quite an uproar in the underground world especially with lead singer of the acclaimed Fat Possum Record’s band The Company, Brian Hannon who published a collection of Blackburn and Norsworthy’s early poetry It’s Hard To Get There When You Are Already There which led to Justin Blackburn being voted Upstate Poet Of The Year in The Beat Magazine in 2007.

In 2009 Blackburn had two chapbooks of poetry published the hilariously wild Farting Fire by Virgogray Press and the emotional cleansing Female Human Whispers Of Strong Masculine Gentleness by Shadow Archer Press and became the highest seller for both publications. Blackburn has had hundreds of poems published through the literary world in magazines, literary journals, zines, and anthologies including Fissure Magazine, Semantics, Left Behind Literary Journal, Speed Poets, Open Mind’s Quarterly, Decanto, Angel Voices, A &U’s America AIDS Magazine etc.

He has featured and performed in numerous venues/colleges/high schools across the country including Brick City Poetry, Verse Works, Witsend, TRAM Arts Festival, Converse College, Leaf Festival, Louder Arts etc; In 2010 Blackburn became a member of the New Danger Slam Team as well as having his words featured throughout the music world due to the success of Coma Cinema who took lines and based songs on his poems.

DuEwa Frazier is a poet, writer, performance artist, speaker, educator and cultural organizer from St. Louis. She is the author of two published volumes of poetry: Shedding Light From My Journeys (2002) and Stardust Tracks on a Road (2005). DuEwa is the Founder and CEO of Lit Noire Publishing, a creative arts and publishing organization. She is the editor and publisher of the NAACP Image Award nominated anthology, CHECK THE RHYME: AN ANTHOLOGY OF FEMALE POETS & EMCEES. CHECK THE RHYME received Honorable Mention for the 2010 Writer's Digest International Self Publishing Awards. DuEwa has produced numerous arts events in the New York City area and other locations.

DuEwa's writings have featured in Essence Magazine, PW Review, Drumvoices Revue, Mosaic, Poetry Ink Anthology, Poetry in Performance, and others. She has been profiled in several publications including The St. Louis American, The St. Louis Argus, Booking Matters, The Ave Magazine, Rolling Out Urbanstyle Weekly and others.

As an author, performing poet and speaker DuEwa has featured at numerous arts venues, colleges, festivals, and conferences including. She earned the B.A. in English at Hampton University, the M.S.Ed. in Curriculum & Teaching (Literacy) and is an M.F.A. Candidate in Creative Writing at The New School. DuEwa has written curriculum for secondary students and has taught in the areas of English, Theater Arts and GED preparation. She resides in New York.

He hails from Gloucester, Virginia and is the heavy weight of poetry. He is known as Poetic Genius Lyrical Assassin and the “Bruce Lee” of the lyrical game. He comes with many outstanding accolades from his peers and fans. He was a nominee of the National Poetry Award the category of Poetic Blog of the Year. He has won in excess of hundreds of Excellent Blog ratings for undisputable lyrical swords with his mastery in penning. He is be inducted into the “The Lab of Lyrical Assassins Brotherhood. He has penned masterpieces in the “Flex writers” crew. He has done some of the sickest collaborations with some of the hottest poet’s on top their game….and now he has them raising the roof screaming his name…..

Allyson M. Deese is an author and a poet as well as a student completing her degree in Medical Office Administration. She is a native of Asheville, North Carolina, where she resides with her family. The short story "Discovering the Joy Within", was her poetic debut. Allyson along with her sisters of the pen Linda Herman and Tinisha Johnson have penned a moving tribute to the importance of prayer entitled, Somebody Prayed for Me, available now. www.somebodyprayed4me.webs.com Allyson’s short story debut into romance, Advertising My Love will be available in a Lady Leo Publishing anthology, spring 2011. Ms. Deese is currently working on the novel version of “Discovering the Joy Within” www.discoveringthejoywithin.webs.com

To learn more about Allyson or to purchase her works, please visit www.allysonmdeese.webs.com

Steven White was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, and attended Plainfield Public Schools. His passion for music and song writing inspired him to incorporate those styles of writing into his poetry. He is supported by his children, grandchildren, siblings, and a host of close friends.

Justin Blackburn,( Greenville , SC ) began laughing at himself around the age of six and has not looked back. In collaboration with Kenny Norsworthy, Blackburn created a controversial stir with the US Government with their powerful novel Gifted Disabilities, (2005). This novel caused quite an uproar in the underground world especially with lead singer of the acclaimed Fat Possum Record’s band The Company, Brian Hannon who published a collection of Blackburn and Norsworthy’s early poetry It’s Hard To Get There When You Are Already There which led to Justin Blackburn being voted Upstate Poet Of The Year in The Beat Magazine in 2007.

In 2009 Blackburn had two chapbooks of poetry published the hilariously wild Farting Fire by Virgogray Press and the emotional cleansing Female Human Whispers Of Strong Masculine Gentleness by Shadow Archer Press and became the highest seller for both publications. Blackburn has had hundreds of poems published through the literary world in magazines, literary journals, zines, and anthologies including Fissure Magazine, Semantics, Left Behind Literary Journal, Speed Poets, Open Mind’s Quarterly, Decanto, Angel Voices, A &U’s America AIDS Magazine etc.

He has featured and performed in numerous venues/colleges/high schools across the country including Brick City Poetry, Verse Works, Witsend, TRAM Arts Festival, Converse College, Leaf Festival, Louder Arts etc; In 2010 Blackburn became a member of the New Danger Slam Team as well as having his words featured throughout the music world due to the success of Coma Cinema who took lines and based songs on his poems. Also Blackburn formally an Intuitive Inner Healer at Kimah Healing Arts Center in Greenville, South Carolina, now holding various workshops on Learning To Love Yourself, Understanding Your Intuition, Flying Through The Astral Plane, and Stepping Into Your Feminine and Masculine Power. Justin Blackburn loves you.