Execute Your Dreams
” I’ve always wanted to be an author and share my writings with the world. I’m still amazed that my dream came true.”
Broken Lead
(2004, 2nd Edition, 2007)
Broken Lead is the premiere poetry book for author Latonya S. Hicks. Her writings stemmed from a mix of emotions that challenged her during her teen and young adult years. As a foster kid, she found solace in writing. She would later find that her entries would be relatable to her peers and so she began her journey to publish. Apprehensive and scared, she took a leap of faith and started to write her first book. She would later muster up enough courage to self-publish her work for the world to see. The title Broken Lead is symbolic to her breaking away from being timid. It is the transformation of thoughts onto paper. In this complication, the authors shares Many of her emotions are comprised from sadness, heartbreak and feelings of loneliness. She was motivated by others and she used similar experiences to get her poetry on paper. Over the course of her life, her feelings of self-worth became unbalanced.
The Pain of a Teardop
(2007)
Pain comes to use in many forms. In Latonya S. Hicks’ sophomore poetry collection, the Pain of A Teardrop she takes a look into deeper thoughts as she began to master her craft of writing. She would use inspiration from her surroundings to chronicle her feelings. She begin to use her pain as a foundation for her writing. Many of her poems mirrored pain that she felt as well as from similar experiences from others. Her writings in The Pain of a Teardrop allowed her to realize that pain is all encompassing. By embracing it, she was able to release many feelings of abandonment, uncertainty and despair.
Carrying Her Past
(2008)
A child’s role is to listen and respect the choices that their parents make for them. That wasn’t the case for seven-year-old Dania who had to learn how to think and make her own decisions at a young age. Periodically remembering her mothers face reminded her that she still existed. After changing foster homes as often as she blinked her eyes, she would finally have a place to call home. Her aunt and uncle would raise her well but she was the only one who could patch the scars from her past and learn how to adore her inner self. Now twenty-five year old Dania has entered a new stage in her life called “love.” Self conscious about her decision to let others into her life, she lives guarded up and has failed to trust anyone. Her childhood crush returns back into her life only to find her in the arms of another man, but the choice is hers. Who will she choose with her dreadful past and complacent mentality that true love does not exist. The ending will shock you.
Life Through Brown Eyes
(2009)
Life Through Brown Eyes is a journey through the eyes of author Latonya S. Hicks. As she explores her writing thus far, she reflects on her growth and the meaning behind her words. This compilation of poetry was very compelling to her. It is where she would use her voice in conjunction with her words to share with the world. Still inspired by others, her writing would take on a different meaning as she started examining the power of being able to translate what she envisions. From love to grief to sorrow, she uses writing as an avenue to connect with her readers. The coming of age experience allows her to establish her intentions as a poet and writer. Her goal is to use her poetry to evoke emotion in a way that inspires others to connect to the gifts that can be used by others by simply looking through one’s eyes.
Dining With God
(2010)
Dining with God is a compilation of poems derived from the gifts that God gives us so freely. For Author Latonya S. Hicks, one of her greatest gifts has been her writing. The ability to be able to express emotions through pen and paper has allowed her to connect with many readers from different walks of life. She would reflect on the tapestry of her life and use meaningful connections to write different forms of experiences. Like thread, all interactions were connected to God. The gift of discernment and to attach words to people, places and things was a wonderful encounter. Dining with God acknowledges how effective healthy communication is. THe author looks at her writing as a blessing to conjoin ideas and situations in a meaningful and relatable way. “It is only after sitting, meditating and Dining with God, that these experiences took fruition onto paper.
The Goldenly Wreath
(2015 Kindle Edition)
The Goldenly Wreath is an amazing story that pushes and urges readers to never give up on their dreams. In this enchanting story, an 8-year old virtuous young boy seeks a prize, which many others have longed to possess, the beautiful Goldenly Wreath. It sits tantalizingly atop a wondrously high tower, but no one has been able to grasp it because the journey up involves 5,000 steps, which must be ascended without stopping.
Can this young boy be the one who finally masters the challenge? Nobody believes in him. They laugh at him because he’s seen as too young and small. Even his family and friends say he will never make it. But none of that matters to one who truly believes in himself.
“Written in what I’m confident readers will find a warm, inspirational and engaging style, The Goldenly Wreath seeks to confirm that few challenges in life are too great to overcome if you apply your natural talents,” the author says. “Provided you never give up on your dreams!”
Just Breathe
(2017)
Latonya S. Hicks’ latest publication Just Breathe is released just after a very challenging time in her life. While laying in a hospital bed, author highlights her journey of self-love and self-discovery in an idiosyncratic way.The compilation of synoptic thoughts is intended to provide an immense play on words experience for its readers. It journeys into a world of emotions that inform, touch and empower. With a focus on invoking unrefined sentiment, Latonya S. Hicks uses subtle expression to convey powerful messages.
Her goal is to tap into her reader’s deepest thoughts and feelings. “Life gets better, you just have to keep breathing.” Just Breathe delivers an unabridged, thought-provoking voice that needs to be heard by today’s society. It is the courage to keep going even in the face of adversity. “Don’t take a single breath for granted.”
