Tara Betts

 
 A beautiful spirit I have yet to meet- but I have adored her and her work for many years...she's appeared in Essence Magazine, performed on the same stage as Jill Scott and she's just real, real dope!  Check her out! www.tarabetts.net

Mahogany L. Browne

Aside from being a wonderful mom and person, Mo is also a dynamic poet- her words not only rock the mic but they actually read well on paper as well- which is rare in these days of performance poetry.  Visit her myspace,

Daisy Pereira- Tosado

Runner up in the 2008 Springfield Library Poetry Slam and a dynamic poet! Keep your eyes and ears open for her! Visit her myspace, watch her on Youtube

Brenda's Child

Mom. Poet. Community Activist. The Queen of Self Esteem.  Latoya "Brenda's Child" Bosworth is a friend and fellow poet from Western Massachusetts.  Once she grabs the mic, be prepared to be blown away! Visit her website.

Shaggy Flores

Shaggy and I have been friends for what seems like forever.  He's a great writer, performer, daddy to Ori and husband to Kesha.  He believes in community and has helped me with everything I have ever needed him to do from designing my cd to providing an ear for me to bend!  Visit his website.