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| Meet the Author... |
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Desire to make a
difference
difference
Determination to make it
happen
happen
Hunger to succeed
We take the years of our youth for granted and later find ourselves thinking "if only I knew then what I know now." I would never have imagined an early Sunday morning when most people are getting ready for Sunday School, that I would be thrown out on the streets of the west side of Chicago at 14 years old by my own sister no less with no place to go and no one to turn to.
You see my mother had already left months before. She went down to Memphis chasing the man she thought would change her life and wound up changing the path of my life instead.
A man I didn't know extended his hand to me and gave me a place to stay. He was 15 years my senior and figured me for what I was... "young and naive." I was still trying to finish high school but something inside me realized I didn't want my life to be this way and I had to do better for myself. I knew the only way I could change things was to drop out of school at that time and get a job. That's when the abuse started both verbally and physically. I was told that I would never be able to make it... that I would never be anything and laughed at. I guess he thought he could get away with that sort of thing since I was so young. Even though I was afraid I never gave up... I continued to push forward. Later in that relationship I found the strength to walk away and the courage to let go.
My life got better... I found myself working two full time jobs and was able to go back to school and get my high school diploma and even save enough money to go to college. I've always loved to write every since I was a little girl but was never able to commit myself. A lot of time has passed since then and I was blessed to meet and marry a wonderful man celebrating our 21st anniversary.
Two years ago my husband was driving home from work and had a stroke behind the wheel in the middle of rush hour traffic. He was paralyzed and couldn't walk or talk or anything but you know God is good and today he is just a walking talking miracle. It's as if the stroke never happened.
I wanted to tell you that because shortly after he came home from the hospital I was laid off from my job and I didn't know how we were going to make it. His job immediately fired him because of his disability and at that time I couldn't tell him because he was still recovering. I just... I really couldn't see my way through.
God had a bigger plan for me and kept leading me to write. I tried to fight it but when we are chosen to do something in our lives by someone much greater than us all, you can't get away from it... I learned you can't run, not that I didn't already know that but I was experiencing it first hand for myself. I stepped out on faith with a house note car loan and other bills... and "let God." I wrote my first novel that my husband inspired titled "Give Me the Strength" -that's about taking back control of your life and two months later I completed my second novel "Xceptance" -my story this time, about that child that was 14 having to face the world alone with no place to go and no one to turn to... and they have both been very successful. Since then I've written more books with numerous others in progress.
Currently I have completed my second screenplay adaptation this time for my novel "Black Beans 'N Rice" and working in future developments bringing my novels to film. I love to write drama and suspense stories that capture you from the very first page and lock you in to a journey you won't soon forget but will find yourself laughing at the memories you recall.
You see all we ever have to do is believe enough in ourselves trust in the heavens above and step out on faith. In my journey I learned that I am worthy and so is each and every one of you.
The rest of my story is history as I present myself to you today living each day of my dream... a successful Author- Writer... now Screenwriter- Playwrite and Poet. I hope that I am able to captivate motivate and inspire you as well.
In addition to writing books I am also an Advocate for Stroke Survivors and the creator of the Kuckabug Collection of African Dolls.
Currently I live in Illinois with my husband and family.
See you at the movies!“Continue2gr8nes”
| ©The Power and the Glory I extend my hand as you turned away tossing the last few pieces of my possessions I quickly fell to my knees grabbing hold of each piece stuffing them into the green duffel bag that once belonged to a man most claimed was my father. Still I am lost but one day I hope to find him I am broken as I journey the streets unknown You used the power to turn my life, my world upside down and today you’ve won Time heals all wounds but we never forget Today I am woman I stand proud completely unashamed of the world I left behind I hear a knock and find you at my door on bended knee calling out my name Once again I extend my hand as I open my heart, my soul only this time you bear no resistance You stare into my eyes with shame on your face as I help you to your feet. You ask me why… In my humble response I face you and I smile The “Glory” is mine to give. Written/Created by Author: Dena Tyson 12/21/08 This describes the day I was thrown on the streets to survive at 14 with no place to go and no one to turn to. It only made me stronger in my journey to survival and I held no hate in my heart. I learned I am worthy and that all things are possible when we believe. For the short list of those that cared and have always had my best interest at heart, I thank you and wrap my arms around you with tears of joy. For those that still hate and try to tear me down and that list for sure would extend from where I live to the Himalayan Mountains... know that it only gets better from here. See you at the movies! |
Reviews for: The Power and the Glory
Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle 2/15/2009
Its appropriate that your last name is Tyson because you knocked out
your hardships and you bite out all the negativity to become a strong
and intelligent woman with a ton of beauty.I enjoy reading your
poetry,keep up the great work and continue to be strong in your life.
Take care
Edwin
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo 12/22/2008
A long journey, but you sound very strong and self reliant. Time does take its toll, but
in the end you succeeded and that is what matters. Seems we have led a similar
life....
Be always safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Mary Lacey 12/22/2008
Dena,
What a tragic life. You're a stronger person for overcoming it. A superb write about
your trials.
mary
Reviewed by Karl the "Pathfinder" Anthony 12/25/08
Dena, I'm glad you made it. The good thing is you don't have any hate in your heart.
You are blessed! As for the haters, use them as motivation because that's their only
purpose. Have a safe and wonderful Christmas!
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