I had so much fun at HLS Restaurant last night. I love being around budding talent and passionate people. The Avengers are making waves. Despite the rain, we were able to inspire each other to keep writing. We had a newcomer to the stage last night to the HLS stage, Lizzie Martinez. Although she was a little hesitant, her words were so refreshing and perfect together. I loved her poem, “Juxtaposition”. Just as the title would suggest, the stanzas had lines that painted a picture of opposites that flowed together and created a syncopation that was soothing and intense. I hope the two of us can work together. Her honesty is a breath of fresh air.

Mila aka “Lady Eclectic” always has something powerful to say. I loved all of her pieces as usual. G-$moov never ceases to amaze me. His ability to write from different perspectives is such a gift. He challenges himself so much and I admire that. Shea was funny as usual but still sentimental at that same time. Carlton was funny too but I’m glad he led us with a true story. Randall shocked us all with a song…. I’m dead serious; He will be singing “Flaws and All” at my wedding… the only way he can get out of it is if Beyoncé agrees to sing it herself. Then he had to go on an announce his project, Baroque Phoenix. Another Organization I will gladly support!

I was so happy to finally hear McIntyre read his work. There has been so much hype around his verbal gymnastics that I was jumping out of my skin to hear him when I saw him walk into HLS. He too, like Lizzie, was candid and intense. He has a way with words and an art with vocabulary that amazes me. I am not sure if he saw my jaw on the floor as blessed the airwaves with the ink from his Blackberry. I am a Blackberry Poet too so I understand the soothing buttons of the keyboard.

Since I was inspired by the other Avengers, I decided to unveil Azúcar Morena and some work from my next book, T.O. Love Azúcar Morena. Everyone loved her, others preferred her but she and Simone Nikkole are both Me.
To see Azúcar Morena come to another one of my readings… check out the book tour page and my events page.

1 Luv,
Simone Nikkole

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