Phenomenally The Author

SCREAMING: It's A Loud Way To Say Your Not Listening!

            Comments From Editors & Readers

 

                             

Jean Wahlborg:

 "Author Tanisha Alexander crafts a collection of intensely personal poems in this debut of work. Her poems touch upon themes such as lost love, race, forgiveness, and personal growth. 

In 'Black History,' Ms. Alexander laments that marginalization of Black in America. 

    ' Tulsa Public Schools ain't never taught me shh...    About it. Yea I know about Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, but What about Sojourner the Truth and Fredrick Douglas. See those two names where hard for me to pull because our history classes were too full.'

Yet her criticism of society is not solely for the goverment. In 'Black Men & Women,' Ms. Alexander criticizes the fraction that has divided the sexes within the black community.

            'Maybe that why you seek women that are not a reflection of you?  How can you look into olive colored skin? When your a black man?  Why you mulitply your children show no African decent.'

Tanisha Alexander's collection of poetry is a thought provoking work that may be appreciated by readers of poetry or social commentary."

 (written by Jean Wahlborg, Editorial Coordinator for Dorrance Publishing CO. INC. April 18th, 2007)

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 Ron Cervero:

"Tanisha,
 
    I don't usually critique anyone's work, but with you i'll make an exception. The way your words flow is fantastic. The subject matter is great...I got to know a black women a little better by your words. The rhythm of your poems has that flow. I'll probably post all of your work eventually. I'm very impressed...keep on writing!
 
Best,
 
Ron
Editor"                                                                                                                          (Fri, 13 Apr 2007 by Ron Cervero editor of Lostbeatpoetry.com)
 
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Marco Renda:
 
"Dear Tanisha

 I have read a couple of them so far and do like what I have read particularly the poem YOU DON'T KNOW ME.  I will send you a copy of issue # 8 of Treating Yourself and will publish a couple of your poems in issue # 9 which comes out in September.

Take Care and Peace
Marco Renda
Federal Exemptee
Publisher & Editor
Treating Yourself
The Alternative Medicine Journal"
 
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 Alan Scott writes:
 
"Hey,
 
Just wanted to say I enjoyed your poem. Great blend of humor and empowerment in being who you are. While I'm a skinning guy, one of my best friends in the world is a fat girl, and I love the attitude about it.
 
I'm wondering why you didn't include a brief bio with your work. As an aspiring writer myself (an essay to be published in A.A.M. in November!), but with no great writing credentials, at first I was hesitant (intimidated is more like it) to send in a bio. But then I decided, F*** it, I don't care, I am who I am.
 
I hope next time (and there had BETTER be a next time... lol) you'll tell us a bit about yourself.
 
-= Alan Scott =-"
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Editor:  Micheal Novick writes:
 
"Tanisha, thanks, the poetry is very powerful. We may
use "Black History" in our next issue of Turning the Tide. "

(April 28th 2007)