Freedom of Speech Writing Out Loud

About the Book

What is poetry?  Many have tried to define and put a face to the six letter word but just like the anatomy of the human body, poetry has many layers.  It lives through many life forms that are expressed verbally and non-verbally.  Whether written or spoken, seen through photography or dance to graffiti on a public wall, poetry is an expression without boundaries. 

Two years ago, Eric Harvey and Tamara Hicks were perfect strangers.  Drawn together through the ebb and flow of words, they connected and built a bond which they consider heaven made.  Through emails conversations, they begin to share their life experiences through words in the form of poetry.  Eventually they begin to understand that their words were God given and meant to be shared with the world. 

Eric and Tamara share a love and passion that is greater than the naked eye can see or the human ear can hear, their passion explodes through their writings.   As you read through the words and discover metaphors in Freedom of Speech:  Writing Out Loud, you will hear the echoes of love, joy, hurt, pain, forgiveness, and hope jumping off the pages through their unspoken voices of words.  From community awareness to apologizing to the hurt and abandoned single women, FOS, offers a variety of poetry that every reader, no mater what age, race, gender or religion, can enjoy!  

Freedom Of Speech:  Writing Out Loud is not just another poetry book,  it represent one heart of two spirit filled individuals whose passion for God, life, love and community have destined them to uncover their words and speak out loud!   We hope that this work will inspire, encourage and provoke the hearts and minds of our readers!

About the Author

Eric B. Harvey was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He graduated from James Madison Sr. High and is now studying at SUNO “Southern University at New Orleans” While waiting to get off from work one day Eric wrote a poem and has been writing every since. Poetry led him to acting in plays “Thru the Storm”, “Love Never Fails “and “Trophy”. His passion for acting enrolled him into New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, Ca. His first movie “Deceitful Storm” is now on DVD in retail stores across the country. His second movie “Wigger” is in post production and will have a release date soon. No matter how much Eric acts he can’t get enough of writing out loud. Eric is surrounded by strong family and friends who allow him to express his God given love and life experiences through the liberated world of poetry. 

Tamara A. Hicks is a motivational writer and novice filmmaker who loves to motivate and inspire everyday people.  She accepted the gift of writing in her early twenties due to the ups and downs of life; she began to channel her frustrations and negative energy through her pen to create positive energy.  Tamara is not only a writer but an active participant in outreach and mission ministries locally and abroad, she believes in serving and loving her God and her community.  “I hope to make a difference through my writing and short films that will uplift and motivate individuals to make a positive change; it’s not where or how you start says Tamara, it’s how you finish.”