http://denatyson.com/blog My Books, In and around town, Keeping you in the loop, Hot Topics! Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:20:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today at Waldenbooks Fox Valley Mall-Aurora Illinois 1pm-4pm I will be signing copies of my new release "Black Beans 'N Rice" Y'all come on down and holla at-'cha gurl I would love to meet some of my blog fans! I hope you can make it! ~Peace   http://denatyson.com/blog/2009/09/26/yall-come-and-holla-at-cha-gurl/ WGN Midday News Interviews Author Dena TysonPosted using ShareThis http://denatyson.com/blog/2009/09/07/wgn-midday-news-interviews-author-dena-tyson/ Black Beans ‘N Rice- is about my life at 17 with a man 15 years older than I was who gave me a place to live when I otherwise didn't have a place to go. Unfortunately during the time we lived together he began to abuse me both verbally and ... http://denatyson.com/blog/2009/09/02/new-release-black-beans-n-rice/ Such a talented genius. As I think back to a time in my life when I was much younger, a pre-teen in fact, back in Memphis. The buzz around town was quite interesting because the Jackson Five were in Tennessee and actually in my neighborhood. We had seen them on ... http://denatyson.com/blog/2009/06/27/my-tribute-to-michael-jackson/ They say that love doesn’t hurt but why does it always seem to leave a large sting across my face or blackened my eye. To love is to encourage, and most times I have found none. Love should be felt from the moment we’re born no matter how we were conceived, life ... http://denatyson.com/blog/2009/03/19/beaten-but-not-broken/ 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 ... http://denatyson.com/blog/2009/02/27/the-power-and-the-glory/ As I turn the key, I feel my journey has just begun... Today for the first time I am free I make my way pass the doors of the crowded room I see your face… I notice your lips, your smile As I make my way in your direction you smile I Take your arms ... http://denatyson.com/blog/2009/02/27/today-for-the-first-time-i-am-free/ Back when I first got married, we lived on the south side of Chicago for a short while. It was Easter Sunday “our first” and Zion Lutheran Church was three blocks away, so we decided to walk. I had on my Sunday best. A beautiful knee length cream colored dress, with shear ... http://denatyson.com/blog/2009/01/07/church-booty-easter-sunday/ Mmmmmmmmmm…. yesssssss-s-s-s... You explore my body touching every inch of my soul, From the moment I enter you waste no time Making your way down my spine, I take a deep breath and bare no resistance I put on a girlish grin as you tap-tap drip-drip Making your way across my body I quickly shut the door My ... http://denatyson.com/blog/2008/12/15/and-then-it-happened/ The one thing I learned in my journey as an Author was to help my fellow writers/authors with as much knowledge as I could. Knowledge that I found was very hard to come by simply because so many were unwilling to give. I guess I could understand that in some ... http://denatyson.com/blog/2008/12/15/from-my-hands-to-yours/ So you self published your book, now what? All of the hard work from pen to paper to computer, etc., is finally complete and your new "literary BC (aka- brain child) is born!" Wheeeeew...! Those last few months were the hardest push moments of labor you ever imagined, and now it's ... http://denatyson.com/blog/2008/12/15/published-authors-unite/ Ok, so some of you may already know that I recently lost by beloved little doggie Boscoe right? Well, I thought this time instead of getting another dog from a breeder I would save a dog’s life at the animal shelter instead. So today my husband and ... http://denatyson.com/blog/2008/11/15/aw-hell-naw-i-smell-a-rat-yall/ What's-up everybody... Wow what a great signing I had at Waldenbooks in the Fox Valley Mall in Aurora Illinois on Saturday! I met with so many that were familiar with my novel "Xceptance" and couldn't wait to meet me and get their book signed. There were so many supporters that came ... http://denatyson.com/blog/2008/10/29/signing-at-waldenbooks-was-a-success/ What a phenomenal experience I had with the students during my seminar at Evergreen Park Community High School. The teachers should stand proud because their hard work certainly comes through in the students. The students should continue to stand proud because of the positive image they reflect within themselves, ... http://denatyson.com/blog/2008/10/17/phenomenal-students/ Kuckabug Collection Dolls @ Azizi I hope everyone is able to see this video! If not please view it from my webpage www.denatyson.com and click on the Literary Shop Online tab. Thanks and enjoy! http://denatyson.com/blog/2008/10/13/video-for-kuckabug-collection-of-dolls-azizi/