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“24 Karat Gold Quotes,” by Reneé Drummond-Brown, are compiled life lessons, and yes, even constructive criticism by some powerful female griots for which the book is written and dedicated; thus, making each quote in the book “wisdom seeds,” in its finest hour. The nuggets of wisdom deposited into the author over the years are rich-in-gold, and masterfully crafted because of the excellent source, making this book worth its weight in gold. Although some griots have since gone home to glory, their legacy, and wealth-of-knowledge lives on in text, and is stored within Drummond-...

In these trying times of uncertainties Runaway Child ‘Runnin Wild, You Better Go Back Home Where You Belong-Book of Poems, speaks to the community, and parents need to be vigilant, and in constant communication with our youth today, so they don’t get caught up in the madness, wrestling with the unknown. This poetry book displays the struggle, the wrong choices, the bad experiences, and the lessons learned from the world that will hopefully shape, mold, and mature them into becoming the productive adults that they are called to be. Our youth have so much on their plates, including some ...

Author Reneé Drummond-Brown weaves the imagination from the Hood’s perspective of folklore stories, fairy tales, lullaby's, legends, and myths into her book Poetic Tales in ‘Da Hood. The author revised those stories through the eyes of a black child’s point of view, which puts claims to poems like “Rumpelstealsskin~A Fairy ‘Tail Bedtime Story,” “Three Lil’ Pigs,” and “Dreadlocks and the Three Bears,” vs. “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” a British 19th-century fairy-tale of which three versions exist. Drummond-Brown's book by far adds flavor and depth to an oral ...

Unapologetically, Poetry reflects societal issues that tug deep at the heart and hits home real hard without the author expressing any regret for her poetic choice whether Free verse, Blank verse, Rhymed, Epic, Narrative, Haikus' or the infamous Shakespearean Sonnets. Drummond-Brown’s reflective compositions are anything but apologetic in her decision making to pen unique, raw, and in-your-face poems. SPLAT!

Blood, Sweat & Tears evokes an inner strength that describes the selflessness and responsibilities expected from womanhood. This book is bonded by a labor of love, joy, pain, and anything in between which ultimately express the genuine sacrifice that comes with the territory of being called a woman, thus showing the world that womanhood matters. Mothers matter. Daughters matter. I matter. Blood, Sweat & Tears depicts the daily footsteps traveled by women on flagged grounds, while strutting gracefully wearing heavy shoes and an invisible crown.

Poetry Just Got Real with a Little Help from My Friends Across the Globe Anthology, published by: author Reneé Drummond-Brown, permits mutually intense international writers to weigh-in and join influential literary forces in birthing breathtaking poetries that bring forth dry inkwells to life. Because poetry makes the world go around the brilliant collaborations in this Anthology are only one poem away from eleven amalgamated nations standing strong, tall, firm, proud, and together on one accord for this call and response action “one for all and all for one,” as their ripened iron ...

I AM WOMAN ‘HEAR’ ME ROAR, by: author Reneé Drummond-Brown specifically taps into the sense of sound challenging the reader to drown out outside noises to fully take in and appreciate the authors expressed tone in literature. Therefore, he who has an ear let him and/or her hear Drummond-Brown’s poems blaring from this book across the solemn-silent white pages.

We all wear the mask by: author Reneé Drummond-Brown, expose the façade we carry within us each and every-day. This poetry book reveals the true meaning of man’s nature demonstrated so eloquently by none other than the late Paul Laurence Dunbar, in his poem We Wear the Mask, “That grins and lies, It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes.” Furthermore, the book illustrates the social life of various masks worn daily, whether it is racism, actor, victim, sadity, uppity, mask-men, Klansman, cops and/or robbers. One thing for sure, and two for certain, We All Wear the Mask, cast light ...

Rape, Is Rape, Is Rape, Is Rape; No Means No, by Reneé Drummond-Brown, sheds light on sexual intercourse carried out forcibly, and/or with a person incapable of granting permission thus making the subject of rape extremely touchy, and victims left-torn with guilt and shame. This book captures physical and psychological torment at the highest-level bringing awareness to the blind who want to maintain the status quo by not challenging the broke system. Drummond-Brown’s poetry book claps back on the status quo without mincing words. The author is very vocal and direct in showing the ...

Brown Shugas’ by Reneé Drummond-Brown is written about us women of colour who the author refers to in the book as sisters, sistahs, and Sustahs. To earn the prestigious title Sustah, the woman of colour has endured some thAngs in her lifetime (and then sum) that no one else can withstand and she also shares a code of honor with other Sustahs that surpasses all understanding. For example, a Sustah is conditioned from a little girl to always smile through it all and never cry no matter what the situation whether emotional, psychological, and/or physical because one thing for sure and two ...

It’s no accident Poetry for Such a Time as This…was waiting to happen. Put your safety belt on because each poem delivers a healthy fear (if you will), leaving the reader a nervous wreck, waiting on ‘THE LIGHT’ to change while cogitating, “How did the writer know this or that about me?” Every twist and turn in this book are spirit-filled in its own ‘write’.

Hush Lil’ Blackbird Don’t Say a Word, ironically is a call and response form of interaction between poetry & lyricism. This book reaches way down deep into the depths of the soul, and will have you singing to the tune of poetic blues with rhythm that cannot be denied. The poetry echoes the call responding to the late Paul Laurence Dunbar, and Dr. Maya Angelou’s caged birds floating downstream holding onto bars pleading sympathy, nevermore are we…as the Raven refrains I know why the caged bird ‘sAngs.

Paper Dolls by: Author Reneé Drummond-Brown sheds light on domestic abuse. This poetry book illustrates physical and psychological torment. Abuse has no respect of person, place or things, and can affect any age, race, and/or sexual orientation. Behaviors and signs of the abuser and abused are shown throughout this book. This book aims to educate victims in transitioning towards cutting themselves free to change their intended outcome. Dolls were never meant to be cut-outs, bendable, taped and/or broken in half supported by a stand.

What the World Needs Now is Poems Sweet Poems Anthology, by author Reneé Drummond-Brown and mutually respected writers from across the globe who pen philosophical writings saturated in worldviews relating to: culture, subculture, principles, language, struggle, freedom, equality, inequality and war and peace. It has been said that poetry imitates life, therefore this Anthology gives the reader something of old, something new, something borrowed and ‘sum sho-nuff poetic blues.

Me, Myself, and I Poems, sheds light on the word sacrifice, and learning how to cut your loss without the aftermath of guilt. This poetry book is about marking one’s territory, setting ground rules, having moral independence, and knowing when to say, “NO,” it’s about me, myself, and I this time. After giving of myself freely over the years, I decided to save a piece of the story for me, and write this book from the depths of my soul.

Silver Lining Poems, by Reneé Drummond-Brown, symbolizes a mirror reflecting the way others view us in a much different light than we actually see ourselves. Literally, since the beginning of time, 30 pieces of silver is believed to be linked to the shedding of innocent blood, embracing the aged old theory of a silver lining metaphorically pointing to dark shadows with black clouds hovering. This book represents sensitivity, tenderness, and re-birthing an aged old poem by Joseph Parry “Make new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver, these are gold.” Furthermore, the book adds ...

24 Karat Gold Poems, by Reneé Drummond-Brown, in conjunction with her book, 24 Karat Gold Quotes, are compiled life lessons, and wisdom seeds sprouting throughout the vein of each book, which are profoundly good for growth as it relates to the soul. Through the mind’s eye of Drummond-Brown, poetic nuggets are masterfully crafted, and strategically placed throughout this particular book. The poems are extraordinary at every level. Her authentic talent as a creative writer sets the bar high, showing the literary world her genuine value, and worth as a 21-century author. Drummond-Brown’s ...

Poignant Poetic Potpourri will enhance the reader’s senses enlightening a holistic reading experience. This poetry book promotes natural scents, elevating poetic lovers’ mind, body, and soul. The mixture of poems is a literary medley adding spice and flavor to the vein of this book.

Poetic Injustice shines light on the lack of fairness or justice shown to the missing children of The Atlanta Child Murders, Children of The Snow, The Holocaust children, and their forever grieving families. This poetry book illustrates very complex cases of children who go missing, involving crime, and/or death, thus leaving our world a painful reminder of an innocent void with lasting effects. Lest we forget those innocent precious children who’ll forever leave their blameless mark in the world.

Root Awakening Poetry Book, by author Reneé Drummond-Brown, digs way down deep causing the author to wrestle within. Though the book lacks handsome colored flowers, and bears spines it plants a ray of faith, hope, and love in a concealed rainbow. Nonetheless, the readers tears coupled with seeded underground poems have deep spreading roots that branch out to feed arid regions. Root Awakening is urbane and seasoned for a time such as this…The poetic filaments and fiber invigorate the readers’ mind’s eye conveying nourishment to the soul like a sun in need of A Son, and A Son in need ...