"A Piece of My Mind.." is the poetry collection that speaks to, and for the modern day female. It is raw with emotion as it explores love, sexuality, and social issues from objective and subjective points of view.

Poetry for the Bold is the second collection from the Self-proclaimed Diva and Queen of Self-esteem, Brenda's Child. These poems take no prisoners as they ignite love, anger, pride, and sensuality in wonderfully thematic chapters. Inspiring, fun, and honest, this poetry is truly for the bold.

Desiree has been running all of her life from heartache to abuse, from abandonment to shame, from herself... to nowhere. In the sequel to the best selling novella Despite Everything, Desiree Cruz has left her physically abusive, cocaine-addicted boyfriend and her long time job of exotic dancer to begin to her journey of self-acceptance and self-love. In order for her to move forward with her future Desiree must first make peace with her tormented past, which began right in the house where she was raised. Through with being the victim, Desiree is ready to chase her dreams. She is on a mission of redemption and for the first time in her life, to stand grounded...on her own two feet.

Teen mother. Orphan. Economically disadvantaged. Fat. Ghetto. Angry Black Woman. Aggressive. Disenfranchised. Exploitable. Brenda's Child is determined to break out of every fragile box society has tried to place her in simply because of circumstance. With her latest poetry collection she is defiantly shattering false ideologies and denouncing all of the titles, except the ones she creates herself. Queen of Self-Esteem. Self-Proclaimed Diva. Feminist. Warrior. Educator. Motivator. Nurturer. Bad Ass. Inspired by her experiences and those of her ancestors, Brenda's Child is her most honest, audacious and self-aware in her writing as ever.

Our Voices is a teen anthology of poems and essays, edited by teacher/poet Brenda's Child. Eye-opening, heart-felt, and honest, Our Voices definitely speaks to the soul.

Unabashedly adverb.audaciously, fearlessly; in a manner that is not ashamed, embarrassed, or apologetic; boldly certain in one's position It's time for you to claim your rightful place on the throne. You are in control of your life. You make the rules and break them if you choose. Step into your destiny with joy and confidence. Learn to identify your truth and speak it. Fall in love with the brilliant being you are now and the one you are blossoming into. From Girl to Grown is dropping gems on how to find your purpose, build a strong support system, heal from your past, and put yourself first. True to her nature, Dr. Bosworth is transparent and authentic as she shares the personal lessons that helped her evolve into the self-proclaimed Queen of Self-esteem, then arms you with concrete steps for improving your life. Crown up Ladies...it's time live unabashedly

Brenda's Child is once again challenging the status quo, invoking hope, and inspiring change with her third collection. Using fantastic wordplay and imagery, she translates the highs and low of the human condition into a brazenly heartfelt flow