Literary Works of Dena Tyson

Hello Everyone…

Please join me in a booksigning on October 3rd thru the 5th at The Cavalcade of Authors.

This year’s Cavalcade of Authors, co-sponsored by the South Shore Cultural Center, is hosted by national best-selling author, Naleighna Kai, NAACP Image Award Nominee, J. L. Woodson, and Sesvalah showcases a range of literary and performance talents featuring: national best-selling authors: Suzetta Perkins, Marissa Monteilh, Jewell Parker Rhodes, Deborah Gregory Ken Brown, Sister Claudette Muhammad, Theresa Gonsalves, Gloria Franklin, Michelle Moorer and Dena Tyson , spoken word artist C.C. Carter, and Eusonia recording artist Maiysha.

Friday, October 3, 7:00 – Until
South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois

Soft Sheen-Carson presents Live Performances hosted by Sesvalah (THEATRE): Author readings, spoken word by C.C. Carter and other artists; Maiysha performs hits from her debut album “This Much Is True.” Macro Marketing & Promotions Group presents a Steppers Set hosted by J. L. Woodson and DJ Chuck (DINING ROOM); AZIZI Books presents Come Out and Play with Naleighna Kai & Friends hosted by DJ Don (SOLARIUM). Guests meet the authors, get autographs, enjoy card games, board games, dance lessons, and much more.

Steppers Set and Theatre events are FREE and open to the public. RSVP by joining the mailing list and reserve your gift bag compliments of TriCom Publicity, Naleighna Kai, Jump at the Sun, Soft-Sheen Carson, Dafina, Kensington Books and One World/Ballantine. VIP Tickets for Solarium event includes specifically reserved seating in all three events, premium Jump at the Sun gift bags and light refreshments; $15 in advance, available online at www.thecavalcadeofauthors.com or at Azizi Books.

Go to www.thecalvacadeofauthors.com and view the 2008 Cavalcade of Authors event trailer

Saturday, October 4
Avalon Park Library Seminar
11:30am to 1:00pm
8148 S. Stony, Chicago, Illinois 60649

2:00 to 3:15pm
Discussion and signing
Azizi Books
134 Lincoln Mall Dr., Matteson, Il 60443

6:30 – Until
Books Ink Author Reception & Discussion featuring this year’s participating authors
RSVP to booksink@msn.com

Da Book Joint presents: the Cavalcade of Authors Book Fair for Children & Teens
Saturday, October 18, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
South Shore Cultural Center,7059 S. Shore Dr.

Jump at the Sun presents their latest books for children ages 5-17 and Deborah Gregory, author of Catwalk and The Cheetah Girls Series, talks about her wildly successful Disney series and discusses and signs the first book in her new Random House “tween teen” series, Catwalk, for ages 10 and up. RSVP to Contact 888.854.8823. Tickets are $15 and includes a free copy of Catwalk or visit www.thecavalcadeofauthors.com for details.

The weekend also consists of a free writer’s workshop, bookstore signings at Borders and Waldenbooks, and a Sunday brunch. Visit www.thecavalcadeofauthors.com for the full schedule of events

I hope to see you there y’all come on out and holla at-cha gurl!
Warmest Regards,
Dena Tyson

What an incredible experience it was at my book signing at the Chicago Carifete, and what a success! I met with so many wonderful people and we all had a great time! My Tony bologna and I really enjoyed all of the festivities and the parade was fantastic! I was still shakin it up like those beautiful women wearing their feathered crowns. They reminded me of a scene from the movie Coming To America when they did that African dance! Oh I can’t tell you what an experience it was for us. I really tried to take as many pics as I could but please keep in mind I was so very busy and it was hard to get away. I want to thank Ms Sherilee for inviting me to be there as the featured author, dear-heart I wrap my arms around you and am ever so grateful for your kindness!

For those of you that couldn’t make it out hopefully I will get a chance to see you at my next signing coming up in October.

In September date TBD, I have been invited to speak on WVON talk radio with Ms Dorothy Tillman. I have also been invited to speak with some of our young adults of the future in Evergreen Park and another book signing in October at Azizi Books in Matteson, Illinois. Can you tell I’m a busy Author?

Thanks again to everyone who came out to show their support. I have attached some of the pics below.

One more thing… be sure and check out my website www.denatyson.com Due to the popularity of my novels I now have
T-shirts, Tote bags, and yes more of the dolls from my Kuckabug Collecton available to purchase so please be sure and check out my Literary Works Shop Online tab on my website. You asked for these things and I’ve heard you so stop on by and help a sistah out! (…hahahah)

Stay well everyone… talk soon
Warmest regards,
DenaTyson

A Good Time was had by all at the Chicago Black Womens Expo!

I just want to say thank you. Thank you to all of my family and friends that came out to support me and Tony bologna in my book signing at The Chicago Black Womens Expo!

I especially want to shout out to all of my fans, my beautiful black sistah’s and brotha’s that came out in “Full Support”, I thank you and I thank God for all of you as well. I am so humbled, and thank the heavens above for allowing me just to be… What a blessing, and such a great honor to have been in your presence. I met with sooooo many wonderful people. People that looked like me and stood proud. I wrap my arms around each and every one of you, and I- love- you! I thank you so much for sharing your stories, your testimonies, both young and old folks like myself! Honey we laughed and just had a good time didn’t we…? Fellas, I thank you for coming out showing your support too, see that’s what I’m talkin ‘bout! Don’t let me forget about my white sistah’s and brotha’s either. Y’all did your thing and came on out and showed your support as well and I thank you!
Ok, now let me continue before I get myself all worked up. ( Y’all know I’m a cry baby! )

Where do I begin…

First off, a big shout out to my man Riley at McCormick Place! Me and Tony bologna thank you for helping us along our way, and for all of your support. (Enjoy your books and keep loving that wonderful wife of yours, we wish you our best!)
I brought along some of the dolls from my Kuckabug Collection and raffled them off the winners were: Gwen Metcalf, Joanne Marcus, Gloria Turner, Victoria A., Victoria Mark and Margo Steward! Congrats and enjoy your beautiful doll.

To Bill Campbell and Karen Jordan of the Chicago Channel 7 News team what an honor, enjoy “Give Me the Strength” and keep doing great things!

Ms Dorothy Tillman… lady what can I say, you are just as beautiful in person as I have seen you on television. What a pleasure to meet and speak with you, I’m looking forward to September!

I have included some pic’s from the event so please be sure to check them out! Feel free to comment and let me know what you think. I love hearing from all of you.

I want to mention if you are trying to order copies of my books online through Amazon, Boarders, Barnes & Noble they are out of stock!!! God is so good… But you can order directly from my website www.denatyson.com when you click to order the book I connected the link directly to the publishers bookstore for your convenience! “Both books are in stock and available” Be sure to check out the book trailer I made for each book as well!

For those that couldn’t make it I understand and hope to see you at my next signing coming up on the 16th in the Hyde Park community of Chicago Illinois. Go to www.Chicagocarifete.com to learn more about this event.

Enjoy the pic’s!
Warmest regards,
~Dena aka “Boots”

Hello everyone…

This is the week to the final countdown for my appearance at The Chicago Black Womens Expo starting this Friday August 1st thru August 3rd at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Go to www.theblackwomensexpo.com to learn more about the event. I am so very excited and am looking forward to seeing you there!

Here’s what you can expect…

To meet me in all my greatness, of course! : ) and My Tony bologna! I will be selling and signing copies of the much anticipated novel “Xceptance” The raw version of the story is this… It’s about an illegitimate child (Augie), who was blamed for everything bad happening to everyone else around her, and the mother who chose to leave her other children for a better life, due to her own infidelity. Augie struggled to fit in, to be accepted finding herself facing the world alone at 14 with no place to go and no one to turn to. Now you will have to follow along and see how it all unfolds. What becomes of her and her life, and also her sisters because of the deep rooted scars. Y’all this one right here is a mess! Be sure and hide the knives ‘cuz you goan wanna cut somebody! …hahahah ( I say that with much love )

Be sure and come on out to the Expo this weekend and holla at-cha gurl alright…?

See you there!
~Dena aka “Boots”

On June 7th I was invited to attend as a guest Author at the 1st Annual Chicago Caribbean Jerkfest! I made the announcement speech welcoming everyone to enjoy the fun and festivities. This is a replay of my speech…

Hello… I want to welcome everyone to the 1st Annual Chicago Caribbean Jerkfest, and thank Sherilee and the organization for inviting me to come out and be apart of this celebration. My name is Dena Tyson and I’m the Author of Give Me the Strength a truly inspiring story about taking back control of your life. You see a year ago today my husband was behind the wheel in the middle of rush hour traffic and suffered a stroke, and he lost everything on his right side, but I’m here to tell you that God is good and today he is a living breathing, walking talking miracle and he inspired that story. ( …oh my goodness you should have heard the crowd!!!) I want to welcome everyone to stop by my booth and pick up a copy and I would love to be able to sign it for you as well. Please enjoy the fest, and thanks again for coming out!!

I cannot tell you how proud I was to make it through my first appearance/speech because I was just a nervous wreck! My husband (I call him Tony Bologna) he was proud of me too! It was so sticky hot out and everyone that came by wanted to hug and touch us and they didn’t seem to mind my sticky back! (I had on a halter top but like I said it was hot and everyone was sticky!) That was a great day and we met with so many wonderful people that took their time at our booth and shared their stories as well. There was no rushing and everyone patiently waited because they too had a story they wanted to share with us. Such great people and an even greater experience. I am looking forward to my next book signing! I took some pic’s not a lot because I was so excited and kept being pulled away. I will try and get more pics at the next event.

Thanks everyone and enjoy the pics!