Author Archives: deidredeanne

By: Sebastian Iturralde Little Tomas smiled while carefully placing some of his toys inside a colorful backpack. His room had the peculiar scent of manna-scented vacuum. The morning chill crept in through the slightly opened window. The other members of the family were sleeping when Tomas closed his backpack, and very carefully walked out ofContinue reading “Plastic Jungle”

How long have you been performing poetry? Jesse: I remember seeing a group called “Floetry” on HBO Def Poetry back in2004 or 2005 and realizing I could probably use that overall structureof poetry and music to developed an improvised theater format. In2005, I work shopped a form I called “The Hook,” where a single poetwouldContinue reading “Jesse Parent”

How do you describe the type of work that you do?  I get paid to think about it.   Think about what, you ask?  Erica: Everything from how to improve a process to building a worst case scenario plan.  What is the your job title and what are you supposed to be doing? Erica: IContinue reading “Erica (Eri) Chambers”

Photography is NOT the only thing we will talk about in his upcoming interview. Stay tuned!

Poet, Artist, Father, Husband and so much more. A class act that withstands the test of time. What motivates you to do art? Elton: Purpose has always been the key motivation in me doing art, whether it be writing or visual art.  I love being creative in general, but conveying messages and impacting people is alwaysContinue reading “Elton McWashington Jr.”

I know everyone has had some type of emotion throughout this day. This day for the most part has had a major impact in our way of life and our fears of the unknown and the fear of others behavior. So to say it’s a sensitive subject is a understatement. I just wonder and thisContinue reading “Reflecting back on 9/11”

A writer/Poet shares one of his short stories. The hairs on Jabari Prince’s arms were nearly petrified as sterile currents of frozen air grazed them. A fewslight movements of his feet informed him his sneakers and socks were not covering his feet. He slowly movedhis right arm to feel stabbing pain shooting through it likeContinue reading “Courtney Smith”

Veteran. Author. Philanthropist. Youth Advocate and so much more talks to HPS about his life and mindset that helps him create the things that others love to be apart of. You have a lot of titles behind your name. Author, Executive Producer, on the Board of Directors, Husband. How do you find the time toContinue reading “Carlos Wallace”

First let me say that the fear is real out in Houston! True the spike in cases have increased so a simple cough will get you more than a look. But add in a common cold with a viral infection will get you blocked from work and let me tell you phone calls have evenContinue reading “Being sick during a Pandemic Spike”

My Voice They said I wasn’t mainstream enough with my beatnik mouth and street words. That my style was gutter like faded Snicker’s wrappers and hazy glass on the corner of Jensen and Caplin Street. That my poetry made a sound like the aftermath of a sucker punch. And so, I went and told themContinue reading “Poetry and Art”