Verbal Stimulation: An Intimate Collection of Poetry - Softcover

Wilson, Shelby Mahogany

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1479754137 ISBN 13: 9781479754137

Publisher: XLIBRIS, 2012

About this title

About the Author

Shelby" Mahogany" Wilson has been in Alaska for over 20 years. She is the Vice President of Black Feather POETS Alaska. Black Feather POETS is a non-profit organization built on bringing cultures together through art. Shelby is an Alaskan published poet who started her poetic venture with Alaska Poetry League. In 2005, she was forth runner up in the Alaska slam contest. Since then Shelby has expanded her creative talents to include performance poet, workshop facilitator, writer, spiritual counselor and motivational speaker. As a performance poet, Shelby strives to entice the audience with life's moments. Taking an experience and expanding it into emotions. She spills the ink from the pages of her soul into the world touching the heart of individuals. Her work has appeared online in Daily Love, Vox Poetica, Fib Review, Eskimo Pie, Poetry from Wherever, Poetic Medicine and Bent Alaska. She has also appeared in Safire Magazine and Alaska Women Speak. Shelby produced and appeared on a spoken word CD entitled Lyrical Finesse, a Black Feather Production. She has also self-published a Chapbook titled "Serenity" and Poetry Collection titled "Broken Wings, Mending Damaged Souls". She believes in giving back to the community by encouraging people to discover their authentic self. Shelby has facilitated poetry and created women empowerment workshops for over 4 years. She has conducted workshops for YWCA Leadership Conference, Hiland Correctional Center in Alaska, Northstar and woman empowerment seminars for Black Feather POETS. She believes her true purpose is to inspire individuals to discover their greatness.

Edition details

• Publisher: XLIBRIS
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1479754137
• ISBN 13: 9781479754137
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 54