The Queen of
Self-Esteem!
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Kim Johnson is a young,wounded,cynic whose only experience with love comes from watching it in the movies. Enter Darrel Jackson, a confident man, with smooth looks and sweet talk, who literally knocks her off her feet. Their intense attraction leads to a one-night stand, and a yearning for something more. Wanting to protect her heart, Kim does her best to resist falling for Darrel.Convinced he's found the one, Darrel remains persistent. As soon as fate draws them together, problems occur, and dark, shocking secrets come to light. Sparks fly, tears fall, fists hurl, and even death enters this love story of two people struggling to hold on to each other through it all. Will Darrel and Kim make it…Despite Everything?
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Langston Hughes...my inspiration

BIO- Born Latoya Bosworth, she dubbed herself Brenda's Child at the age of 21, in honor of her late mother Brenda Kay Swinton.
But really.. who is she?
Brenda's Child is the confident diva, with a smooth spoken word style. She has been writing poetry for 15 years, and performing spoken word for 6 years. She uses her poetry as an outlet as she experiences the daily joys and struggles of being a mother, youth advocate, teacher, African-American, female, optimist, and dreamseeker.
Brenda's Child loves to write poetry that is uplifting and inspiring. Brenda's Child emphasizes self-love, worth, and value. She also feels obligated to tell the truth... even if it hurts.
Brenda's Child's poetry is currently featured in the Pen&Ink column of the community newspaper
"An African-American Point of View" .
In April of 2007 Brenda's Child self-published her first book of poetry entitled
"A Piece of My Mind...Poetic Confessions of a Self-Proclaimed Diva"