LITERATURE + LECTURES

Introducing Nakia R. Laushaul, a stimulating new poetic voice in the literary community. Nakia R. Laushaul will sign & discuss her breakout collection of work, The Truth As I See It: In Poetry & Prose (Serendipity Bound Books; paperback original; $14.99). Saturday, March 20, 3-6 p.m. at The Ensemble Theatre, 3535 Main St. 77002.

Nakia Laushaul poetically gathers myths and misconceptions about life that threaten to hold the heart captive into her first bound collection titled: The Truth As I See It: In Poetry & Prose. She expresses her views of The Truth about Me and You, Love, God, and Life in powerful poems that make the truth look painfully simple and prose that tenderly draws you into the world as she sees it. The Truth As I See It: In Poetry & Prose beautifully fuses together and creates light after tackling difficult, and at times, emotional taboo topics. Out of pain and anger comes healing. Out of despair and disappointment comes hope. Out of the darkness of lies shines the truth.

Nakia R. Laushaul is a poet, novelist, and inspirational blogger residing in Houston, Texas. In her free time she enjoys performing her poetry and hanging out with her teenage son. Nakia serves on the Board of Directors for a non-profit, KCCP, purposed to encourage arts participation in youth. Nakia is committed to challenging everyone in her reach to find compassion and empathy in the differences that exist among us all.

The Truth As I See It: In Poetry & Prose ISBN-13: 978-0-9843682-6-6 US $14.99 CAN 16.50 Web: www.nakiarlaushaul.com.