SPOKEN WORD

Spreading hope to her readers and audiences, author, editor, and speaker Nadine C. Keels of Seattle, Washington is best known for The Song of Nadine, the powerful lyrical poetry seen in three of her books and heard in her dynamic spoken word presentations on both local and national platforms. Nadine has written two novels, Yella’s Prayers and World of the Innocent; a reference for writers entitled Write Your Genius, Genius!: A Rather Quick Guide to Book Writing; and she has also written many short stories and articles for children. Nadine has served as editor and co-editor for a number of titles, and she is the founder of Prismatic Prospects, a communication company based in Seattle.

Kenny Walker Jr is a poet, lead spoken word vocal for the fusion band Straight Truth, long time comic book collector, a mobile disc jockey, and a father of seven. Kenny has been writing poetry since the age of 10. Some of his early influences have been Langston Hughes, William Sheakespeare, Nikki Giovanni, Stevie Wonder, Sly and the Family Stone, and Prince. Originally, Kenny would write for his own personal pleasure but in his mid 20 s he started attending open mic and sharing his work with the public. Kenny started hanging out at jazz clubs and mixing his spoken word style with various jazz musicians. Kenny would continue to read at open mic always expanding his talent. At time he would team with various musicians to create new sounds with his spoken word. Eventually, Kenny was instrumental in creating the fusion group Straight Truth, where he performs his spoken word accompanied with singers and a fusion sound of r&b, soul, jazz, funk, hip hop and even rock. Kenny has also been collecting and reading comic books since he was 10. Being consumed in the culture for over 35 years, Kenny has full knowledge of character history of mostly Marvel and DC published books. For the last 12 years, Kenny has been a mobile DJ. Being a talented club dancer, he met a DJ in a local club who had his own mobile DJ business. Kenny s DJ friend first asked him to assist with functions as a dancer, however, Kenny became interested in being DJ and quickly learned the ropes to do so. Now Kenny works on his own under his own company, Jamjock Entertainment DJ Services. Last but not least, Kenny is the father of seven ranging from 6 to 28. Some are step children and some are not but he loves them all the same with very interesting stories and parenting advise. Please enjoy his works.

A Memphis native with a passion for the Creative and Performing Arts, with a background in Theater. Travels performing personal works of Poetry, also known as Spoken Word. Recent graduate of a culinary program in Memphis, TN.

I am spoken-word poet, sneaker junkie, and filmmaker from Seattle. In my spare time I am writing, bin diving for clothes or stocking my brain with more movie trivia. I have a fear of bananas and loves anything with sequins.

Hello. My name is Blake Patawaran. I am currently a junior attending college in the Bay Area, not mentioning where, and majoring in English: Creative Writing. Why did I choose English: Creative Writing as a major? Quite simply I like writing poetry. Somewhere along my life I lost that total love of writing and found it even more difficult to express myself in other forms, be it learning new songs on the guitar or making a fool out of myself. However, now I am finding ways of awakening that creative flow by reading a lot more, spoken word poetry, or reading books by authors like Max Brooks and Philip K. Dick. You can thank my freshman English teacher for PKD, he really turned me to PKD after having read Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep (italicized I know). I want to learn how to write well and believe that I have a long way to go, but I want to keep it up because writing or expressive writing is something lost in young generations, my generation. Although, sometimes I feel that my generation is already lost and for generations to be better than mine, we must teach them. So hopefully in the future I could be an English teacher, but more specifically teach creative writing. Well that's my little quick, unorganized, rant about myself. Thank you for reading and have fun exploring my page.

Tiffany James is the CEO & Founder of Encouraging Touch Enterprise and is a Divine Inspired Spoken Word Artist whose passion is to Encourage, Inspire and Bless people around the nation for a lifetime. Ms. James truly has a heart for all GOD'S people but has always had a special passion for encouraging women young & old having gone through many obstacles herself as a child and through her early adult years. It is Ms. James' Faith in GOD that she made it through these trials and knowing that so many people are at some point in their lifetime faced with discouragement and discontentment. GOD has done more than she could ever imagine or ask for. Since the release her first spoken word CD she has performed at many churches, events, and non-profit organizations such as First A.M.E. Church, 5th Annual Women's Council of the Associated Real Property Brokers, Inc., Sister's Network for Solano County Breast Cancer Awareness, 11th annual San Francisco Bay Area Regional Homeless Conference, 1st Annual Bridge of Hope Foundation, Women on Pursuit, Women of Legend, Antioch City Official banquet, Oak Valley Church, Harvest Fellowship, and has had the great honor to perform before actor Blair- Underwood in LA, and well renown author Terry McMillan. She is a co-author of a book entitled "Perfecting your Purpose" which released in 2007, and is proud to announce her upcoming book release entitled "Walk in My Shoes, Come out a Different Size" which is scheduled to be released hopefully the end of this year. She continues to give GOD all the Glory because she knows all her success belongs to him.

I am a child of God first and foremost! I love to write ..I'm a poet, novelist, and spoken word artist!

Thomas Hinyard has worked as a youth development professional, mentor, tutor, and a teaching artist for the past three years. He is a spoken word poet, performer, freelance writer, and about to start as a substitute teacher for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.

A mother with a Business Degree from the UOPX now completing bachelor's at TSU and originally from Austin, Texas but reside in Panama City, Florida. I like to write poetry and spoken word, cooking and working towards opening a café and bookstore.

Brendan W Vittum is a self-styled Poet, Author, Philosopher, Photographer, Graphic Designer, and Hardware & Software Specialist whose experience spans more than 25 years. His works have been published in a variety of publications, online and in print. A Freelance Author specializing in Graphic Design, Open Source & Web Technologies, and Living Life, Mr. Vittum has worked for a number of publications and private clients over the years in addition to his pursuit of understanding the human heart, mind, and soul through Thought, Written & Spoken Word - as well as Music and the Visual Arts.

Versatyl, author of "Flow, Motion & Self Expression", an eye opening, hair raising poetry compilation, is also an accomplished spoken word lyricist, writer & mixed media artist.

Communication through writing, the spoken word and visual artistry are what gives life depth. However, we must not forget that our actions should also mirror our intentions. And above all, it is love that will make us all immortal.

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Spoken Word performer. Poet. Menopausal Woman. Single mother. Believer in the power of the Universe. Product of an African American and German alliance. Avid reader. Avid writer. Grateful for every experience that creates the words upon the page.

This soul is from the city of Chicago. Born in the Robert Taylor Homes Projects, I�ve been cast upon my belly by poverty. Now residing in the south suburban area of Chicago my purpose is to uplift my people through the influence of spoken word poetry.

Scene promotor, club DJ, published writer, transcultural woman, multilingual, multifaceted artist specializing in spoken word poetry. Love love love music and hip hop.

Christopher L. Fields, Poet, Spoken Word Artist. Author, Empowerment Speaker. His style is a hybrid of the Church, the Classroom, and the Corner. He is adept at the art of self expression. Infusing humor, pain and passion into his Poetry. Listen to him!

Kamal Imani is a spoken word poet & conscious hip hop lyricist. He has performed at colleges, universities and arenas throughout the Eastern U.S. More information can be found on Kamal at http://www.kamalinspires.com

I am an alumnae of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. I have recently relocated to New York City. I am a poet, spoken word artist, novelist, public speaker and freelance writer. I have three self-published books of poetry available at www.lheajlove.com

I am an aspiring horror/SciFi and Fantasy Novelist. I am an activist and leader in the Black Lesbian and Gay Community. I do PR and booking for up and coming musicians and vocalist. I am a professional spoken word artist. I am also an avid RPG gamer.

Wisdom Supreme is a Spoken Word Poet, Freelance Writer and Internet Radio Host. He is the founder and one of the hosts of the Blog Talk Radio Show Supreme Entertainment, which speaks on topics ranging from social issues to relationships & has monthly open mic poetry showcases and artist spotlight segments. Wisdom was the winner of the weekly open mic competition at Harlem Lanes Bowling Alley in Nov. 2008, plus he competed in the legendary amateur night at the Apollo competition in May of 2008 & 2009. Supreme also opened for legendary R&B Singer Alyson Williams at Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar in Dec. of 2008. Lastly as a freelance Writer, Supreme has contributed music & movie reviews & blogs to The Writers' Vibe website from July 2007-March 2009. He also has submitted over 40 music & movie reviews and entertainment based blogs to the Associated Content website from Nov. 2007-present, with over 460,000 views of his published content and growing. For more info you can reach Wisdom Supreme at (646) 303-8557 or email him at Wis7sup@gmail.com

i am a writer as well as a spoken word poet. i have been performing on the left coast and europe for almost ten years. i got my start at the oregon country fair and continue to entertain audiences at venues in the pacific northwest.

Native of Macon, Georgia. I attended Alabama State University and Fort Valley State University. I have written articles for the CME Christian Index. I am working on 3 books: two biographies and poetry (spoken word) book. I maintain and create websites as well.

A prolific poet/spoken word artist, actor, writer.

I Tracy Crews is the producer of a spoken word variety program entitled Neo Soul, airing in the metro Atlanta area on Comcast Cable, People TV. I've also written, produced, and directed several short films and plays.

I am a Holy-spirit filled, author, poet, spoken word artist, and motivational speaker. I am so blessed to be married to my best friend and the love of my life, my beautiful wife, Marlas.

I'm a model. I design fliers, and help aspiring models start their portfolios and get gigs. I am a poet, spoken word artist, journalist... I'm a self taught Photoshop artist ;-) And last but not least I am a rapper/singer/producer. I love music.

The spoken word yields so many wonders and words of wisdom that I dream to share with the world. Yet the mighty pencil only yields to the unrealistic restrictions of reality as we dig deeper into the imagination of facts and fiction to create that first sentence. So in other

Freelance Documentary Photographer. Musico Roots primary focus has been spoken word poets, the night life & musicians. I'm all over the metroplex capturing artists at work; helping bring a voice to their craft. My job is to capture images of life in the making.