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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Poetic Press/Xpress Yourself Publishing Contact: Erica Hart, Public Relations P.O. Box 1615 Upper Marlboro, MD 20773 Phone: 202.528.0450 | Fax: 202.478.3447 www.xpressyourselfpublishing.org Erica.Hart@xpressyourselfpublishing.org AN ALL-STAR LINE UP Featuring HBO’s Def Poets Red Storm & Georgia Me and Essence Best Selling Author Upper Marlboro, Maryland, August 24, 2007—Poetic Press, an Xpress Yourself Publishing imprint, will release its first anthology, Step Up to the Mic: A Poetic Explosion, a written version of an all-stair open mic, and features poets and spoken word artists of the new millennium. "The poets possess unlimited confidence and it shows through their words," said Michael J. Burt, managing editor of Poetic Press and editor of the anthology. From HBO’s Def Poets to closet poets (who previously only shared their work with their journals), this anthology has something for everyone. Jessica Tilles, Publisher of Poetic Press and Xpress Yourself Publishing said, "Their words make you look at your life, and appreciate what you've seen.” Sit back; open your minds, your hearts and your ears while they take you on a journey through their world. Enjoy the ride! Featured Poets: Afrika Midnight Asha Abney, Akua, Michael J. Burt, Tichaona Chinyelu, Gaudemus, Def Poet Georgia Me, Veronica J. Hill, Bill Holmes, Tinisha Nicole Johnson, a. Kai, Stephanie L. Kemp, Marc Lacy, TS Murphy, Grace Ocasio, Dana Rettig, Nyah Storm, Def Poet Red Storm, Queen Sheba, A. Shakur Towns, Neil G. White, and Estrell Young. Founded in 2002, Xpress Yourself Publishing is dedicated to publishing general interest fiction and non-fiction. In 2007, Poetic Press was launched to focus on the poetic and spoken word community. ABOUT THE EDITOR Michael J. Burt is a native of Washington, DC, and the author of Experience Is Impossible Without a Chance and Love Changes. Burt has opened for poet Nikki Giovanni and Def Poet J. Ivy. He is a contributor to multiple thought-provoking African American-experience books including Not In My Family: AIDS in the African American Community, featuring writings by Patti LaBelle, o’Nique, Hill Harper, Al Sharpton, and many more, as well as a featured poet in ESSENCE Magazine. Visit Michael J.Burt online at www.mjburtpoetry.com or www.myspace.com/poetmjb  Title: Step Up to the Mic: Poetic Explosion Author: Various Editor: Michael J. Burt ISBN 10: 0-9792500-5-7 ISBN 13: 978-0-9792500-5-6 Pub. Date: September 25, 2007 Genre: Poetry/Anthology Audience: Ages 15 to Adult Page Count: 180 Time Size: 5.5 x 8.5Binding: Trade Paperback Publisher: Poetic Press/Xpress Yourself - xpressyourselfpublishing.org Price: $12.95 |
