Regie O’Hare Gibson
“Regie, when you perform, you are supersonic and in the stratosphere, where you can see that the earth really is a ball; moist, blue- green. Regie, you sing and chant for all of us. Nobody gets left out.”~ Kurt Vonnegut
Author, songwriter, educator and workshop facilitator he has performed taught and lectured at universities, theaters and various other venues in seven countries most recently Havana, Cuba. Himself, and his work appear in the New Line Cinema film “love jones” a film based on events in his life. Before leaving Chicago he was Writer in Residence at the Effie O. Ellis Center sponsored through National- Louis University and is Chernin Center for the Arts Community Writers. Regie lectures on poetry, creative writing, and communication for young adults and has been widely published in anthologies, magazines, journals, sound and electronic media. He has been a featured numerous times on NPR. His first Collection of poems “Storms Beneath the Skin” has received the Golden Pen Award.
www.regiegibson.com
Jena Kirkpatrick
“Poetry dominates Jena’s being…” ~ Ricardo Gándara, Austin American Statesman
A whirlwind of activity and creativity, conducting workshops for Badgerdog Literary Publishing and forthe Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Texas, where she is publisher and editor of the poetry anthology, Writing for Positive Change. In 2009 she was featured on KOOP Radio’s Writers on the Air; published inShelf Life magazine; and is a featured poet for the 2010 EXSE Poetry Expo currently airing on public television.
www.jenapoetforhire.com
Timothy Mason
“Tim Mason makes me want to listen to his poetry. He uses such beautiful imagery and solid structure mixed with an intense performance style, he’s one of my favorites.”~ Dom Flemons, Carolina Chocolate Drops
A dynamic performing poet who has featured at festivals and venues throughout North America notably at The Ottawa Folk Festival where he collaborated with Grammy Award winners The Carolina Chocolate Drops, also The Austin International Poetry Festival and The Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (NY). Often collaborating with songwriters he has produced two CD’s and published two books. His work has been heard on HEAT on National Public Radio.