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Step Up to the Mic: A Poetic Explosion
Edited by Michael J. Burt

ISBN-10: 0-9792500-5-6 | ISBN-13: 978-0-9792500-5-7
Publication Date: September 25, 2007
Trade Paperback
Trim: 5.5 x 8.5
Qty/Case: 32
Retail $12.95

 

 

 

Description:

Thought-provoking, intimate, empowering, community-related, and all other areas relating to life is compiled in Step Up to the Mic: A Poetic Explosion. Featuring HBO's Def Poets Red Storm and Georgia Me, Queen Sheba, Michael J. Burt, Bill Holmes, and countless fantastic poets.

Straight From My Heart
by Bill Holmes

 

ISBN: 0-9792500-6-4 | ISBN: 978-0-9792500-6-4
Publication Date: September 2007
 Trade Paperback
Trim: 5.5 x 8.5
Qty/Case: 72
Retail $10.95 

 

Straight From My Heart is a collection of poetry and essays that represent the reflections, observations, emotions, and experiences of Essence® best selling author Bill Holmes from his continuing journey through life and its infinite possibilities. Holmes puts every ounce of his creativity, determination, and perseverance to capture a piece of his soul into the written word. Enlightening, inspirational, angry, passionate, and witty, Straight From My Heart addresses complex issues in today's Western Society such as racism, politics, spirituality, suicide, family, and love.

 

Love Changes
By Michael J. Burt

ISBN-10: 0-9722990-6-8 | ISBN-13: 978-0-9722990-6-0
 Publication Date: February 5, 2007
Paperback; 80 pages
Trim: 5.5 x 8.5
Qty/Case: 94
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Love Changes, Michael J. Burt's sophomore release, is a compilation of his most personal works. Burt describes this compilation as being a diary revealing his most personal thoughts. This poetry collection takes you on a journey through love, which is subject to change.

 

Praise for Michael J. Burt and Love Changes

"[Michael J. Burt encompasses] the ability to reach the Soul with honest words of emotional optimism. . . Lovely."
—Marsha Ambrosius of Grammy-nominated Floetry

"The poetry of Michael J. Burt is beyond poignant; they are lifesavers, life reminders of love's possibilities and pitfalls. A necessary and enjoyable read. Beautiful just beautiful!"
—Georgia Me of HBO's Def Poetry Jam

"Love vibrates, as does Michael's poetry. A "must read" for the free and hopeful." 
—Maria Dowd, Author of Journey into My Brother's Soul

"With so much going on in the world, it grows difficult to intrigue someone's mind, but that is exactly what Michael's words do to you. . . They captivate you!"
—J. Ivy of HBO's Def Poetry Jam

"Burt's prose is fresh, smooth as silk, and a great blend of romance and urban consciousness. . .his poetic flow will captivate those who love the spoken word."
—Shawan Lewis, Author of Help Wanted

 



 

 

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