User:Nicole DeHaven Vessells

Born in New York, NY. Published Author of HavLove A Collection of poems Nicole DeHaven Vessells is a poet whose goals are to reach the hearts and souls of the masses through her Inspirational and sensual literary works. Her writing style is insightful, captivating and encouraging. She has a great handle on the spoken word. Nicole began writing at the age of 10. The onset of her writing mostly came from diary entries about friends, family and aspirations for her adult life. She moved away from writing for a while to concentrate on her education. As she got older writing became therapeutic for her at a time in her life where she needed mental clarity. Nicoles’ poetry is mostly inspired by love! Love lost, love found and love everlasting. She also touches on subjects of single parenthood and social awareness. Some of her favorite poets and influences are Nikki Giovanni, Jill Scott, Maya Angelou, Sistah Souljah, Natasha Floacist Stewart, Common and Asha Bandele. Nicole has her own web page www.taggleme.net/nicole's-poetry.

In addition Nicole has appeared at Nuyorican Poets Cafe in New York City.. As well as performed live at Moca Lounge in Harlem, Mike Geffner's Inspired Word Series..She has appeared online The P.OE.T. radio show hosted by International spoken word and life artist Blaq Ice II which is based in Chicago.. Nicole's first book HavLove A Collection of poems is now available on www.outskirtspress.com/HavLoveACollectionPoems

Education: Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 1999

Skills: Poetry, Books, Video, Radio