The Wait Is Over

My life has taken me on a roller coaster ride of a journey; and I am loving every minute of it. I am not saying my life has been perfect and furthermore I am definitely not saying I am perfect...but I am my own perfection. At an early age I found a way to channel my imperfections into acting and writing. I used writing as a tool to create many of my own little worlds and fantasies. And I thank God for it because it has helped me keep my sanity in times when I didn't think it was possible.

My determination and dedication to my passion pushed me further when a dear friend of mine Carlton D. Bembry encouraged me to start my own publishing company so that I could share my visions with the world. And today through the love of God, my family, true friends and steady believers I find myself in a state of success. I have accomplished something that I have been working my whole life for...and now I want more. It's the most satisfying thing I have ever experienced. MY BOOK IS OUT!

I once told myself "the definition of success for me is when I hear my words and they are not coming out of mouth". In the last week that has happened to me more than I can keep count. I still can't believe it. It has changed my life, when something is not going as planned in my day, I just think...I published my book. Then everything is better. "I published my book". "I published my book. I did it". I feel like a child and everyday is Christmas. Funny thing is I got the best Christmas gift yesterday that I have ever gotten in my life. I sold my first book off of my website. I saw the email come through and it stopped me in my tracks. Instantly I was filled with joy. I wish I could give just a little bit of how that made me feel to everyone so they can experience it. It was nice. I still feel high from it.

On December 13th I had an incredible book launch party. Some amazing performers came out to support me. My favorite poets, Mind Evolution, Influence, Peaches, Baub, Tabu, and Constantly. CT's hottest performers, Ru Williams, Laree Salmon, Life Star, Paso, and Kyle "KayWhy" Young. My girl E-Boogie one of my newest friends did a beautiful job at hosting the event along with the multi-talented Paso, lots of love to Joe Young for taking his time out to do my introduction. DJ Wydow who kept us going through the after party and Kerson and Vanessa for letting me use the magnificent Cloud 9 as the venue. I really felt the love from all of you.

I have to thank my family for always being there to support me my Mom and Aunt Shireat for making a huge investment in my dream, for believing in my vision and never losing faith in me. For my father who always supports me and encourages me to keep going just by looking at the pride in his eyes. For my Uncle Robert who treats me like a daughter and was the first to invest in my dream. My Aunt Sonia who continues to take care of me. Calton D. Bembry for always knowing just what to say and for contributing the cover designs and layouts. Mrs. Crystal for always having my back and getting BRV the Pocket Wireless sponsorship. Street Connfinement Magazine for being supportive and helping me get to the level I am, for being one of the first outlets to let me express myself and trusting in me to take the publication to another level. And to all my good friends who were in attendance and came out in the rain to make sure the event was a success. To you all I am forever grateful.

So now the book is out and the next step...Number 1 best seller! This book is truly a must read! I am not just saying that because I wrote it...lol. It is available for sale on my website By Renee Visions.com and right now you can pick up a copy at Tru Books 3155 Main Street Hartford. Also check out my website for updates on the progress of the book. My signing tour with Pocket Wireless and the "Wide Open" book tour. Sign up for the newsletter to be the first to know of all BRV updates, signings, tours, authors and publications.

Never give up on your dreams, anything you believe you can achieve I am a living testament of this. Lot and lots of love Shireal Renee.

And Yes, like I said the wait for the website is over too so don't forget to check it out. www.byreneevisions.com

Poetz Corner TV - Episode 2

Poetz Corner - Episode 2

POETZ CORNER | MySpace Video

In this episode of Poetz Corner we have some amazing guest in the studio feature poet Emily Zerbst, artist, Ana Perez, Musician Henry Smith, and Community Rep Peaches host of "The Love Jones Experience" at the Russell Cafe' in Hartford, Tiffany Martinez of Tru Kullaz comes through and designs the whole set and the premier of the beautiful Poetz Corner Models, Marianne, Rochelle and Dansia.

My Personal Invite To You!

"The Things Inside Me" - Book Launch!

The wait is over the highly anticipated, “The Things Inside Me” is finally coming out! The launch will be held at Cloud 9 Lounge at 7 Congress Street in downtown Hartford on December 13, 2009. The launch will include a preview of her one woman show, “Wide Open” which will be touring throughout the U.S. There will be special guest performances from some of CT’s hottest musicians and poets. This is an event you do not want to miss. Doors open at 6pm and the after party will continue at Cloud 9 Lounge.

Date: Sunday December 13, 2009
Time: 6pm – 9pm
After party directly after until: 1am
Location: Cloud 9 Lounge 7 Congress Street Downtown Hartford

This book is a journey of a girl named Renee who’s learning how to become a woman. While trying to figure out her place in the world she is challenged with many trials and tribulations. She uses poetry as her outlet by telling the story of her experiences as she faces all of life’s hurdles.
The story is broken down into three parts. Part I is set during her teenage years, where she is faced
with the problems of adolescence and being forced to grow up fast. She learns quickly that life has no favorites, it is cruel to us all. She deals with finding and losing her first love, surviving her parents divorce as well as being personally violated on more than one occasion.
Part II is set during her college years as she ventures away from the security of her home and has to learn how to survive on her own without the guidance and support of her parents. She deals with the difficulty of finding out who she really is and struggles with directing that energy into positive places.
Part III she becomes OPEN to whatever glory or disaster the world has set for her. After dropping out of school and moving to the big city she has to discover how to truly be yourself and utilize those values and morals that were instilled in her as a child to make wise decisions on being the best woman she can be.
This ground breaking story is set for the times it is written in poetry so the reader does not have to read it from cover to cover at once. It can be picked up and read when dealing with any particular feeling or event in one’s life. Shireal Renee has opened up her soul for the world to know where she came from, how she overcame and where she is going. Enjoy the ride.

Street Connfinement Nominated for Fashion Editorial of the Year!

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I am so excited to announce that Street Connfinement Magazine has been nominated by NIRO Design Center for Fashion Editorial Magazine of the year at this years Fashion Design Awards. This is a great honor. Please make sure you log on and vote. Also make sure you come out and support the awards on December 11th at the GFox Atrium. Show starts at 7pm.

Click here to vote for us.

Poetz Corner TV - World Premier

Poetz Corner TV will be premiering on a network TV channel near you this winter. We will keep you posted on air times.

The wait is over. Finally the world premier of Poetz Corner TV is here...

Poetz Corner TV - World Premier

POETZ CORNER | MySpace Video

Random Thoughts Segment 19 - Plastic Surgery

In this episode of "Random Thoughts" Reh Dogg confesses what kinds of plastic surgery he wants to get. And I reveal what I did not need enhancements on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz5Pdt3IvYc

Kyle "kaywhy" Young on the Rise - Examiner.com Interview

Kyle “kaywhy” Young is more than just a rapper, he writes, produces and sings his own hooks. At an early age Kyle found a love for music and decided to do become a connoisseur of the art form. Now with the success of his EP, “hey-day”, Kyle has another huge accomplishment coming up. Tomorrow November 28th Kyle will be premiering a video from a bonus track on his EP that he did in collaboration with Natasha Ramos, “Are you sleeping”, which will be held at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford, CT.

This video is a part of the “Diamond Ruff Project”; it originated from a book and will be a feature film, the song will on the soundtrack for the movie as well. With his chaotic schedule from making music, to music videos and working on the promotion of the “Diamond Ruff Project”, he found time to sit down to give the world an inside look at the man behind the vision.

Check out my exclusive interview with Kyle "kaywhy" Young on Examiner.com by clicking on this link.

Cloud 9 Lounge "Soul Sessions"

Cloud 9 Lounge, "Soul Sessions" was truly a must see! The easy-going atmosphere created a great environment to be on a Wednesday night and a nice way to get over the “hump day” madness. The unplugged-unbelievably talented acts added a nice twist to the evening. To add even more incentive to attending the event some of the proceeds went to Habitat for Humanity. What a way to start of the holiday season by enjoying yourself and giving back. If you missed this event, you want to make sure you don’t miss the next one. So on December 16^th make sure you find your way down to Cloud 9 Lounge for “Soul Sessions”, where you will find your soul relaxed upon high sitting on Cloud 9.

Ru Williams

Henry Smith, Anaya, Ru Williams

Kerson, E-Boogie

Kim, Kerson, Vanessa

Pictures provided by Erin Kyle of Night Life Link to view all of the pictures from the night go to www.nightlifelink.com

Check out my entire write up of Cloud 9 "Soul Sessions" by clicking on this link

I will be performing at Hot Chocolate Soul this Friday November 20th at the Bushnell Theatre in downtown Hartford. I am so excited to be a part of this event. For those of you who are not aware of what Hot Chocolate Soul is, it is a smooth, yet electric, grown and sexy performance showcase with a delicate balance of music, comedy and poetry.

Hot Chocolate Soul is a musical production showcasing Music, Comedy and Poetry backed by The Karl Browne and Smooth Improvisation Band. This event highlights the area's rising stars and entertainers, displaying improvisation at its finest. June Archer, along with special guests and hosts, make this event one not to be missed. HCS offers an inviting atmosphere for those interested in having fun and supporting emerging artists as well as those with a passion for the arts and entertainment. Visit www.aliststyle.net.

June Archer, ELEVEN28 ENTERTAINMENT GROUP has been putting on this event for years and by encore request has brought the event back for the city to enjoy.

I have a special piece prepared that has never been performed in CT so everyone make sure you come out because this is and event you do not want to miss!

Tickets are available @ The Bushnell Box office 860.987.5900
online @ www.Bushnell.org or www.ALISTSTYLE.net
**Tickets MUST be purchased before making reservations**

Random Thoughts - Shoe Obsession

This week on, "Random Thoughts", Reh Dogg and I discussed my favorite topic, fashion. Check out how I went a little too far talking about my obsession with shoes. Next time I will have to tone it down so people won't think that I really need help. The only help I need is a limitless credit card so that I can feed my habit.



Check out Random Thoughts Segment 18 here.

Ricky-Tan, "Sumthin Bout Da Hart-Beat"

If you have not heard of Ricky-Tan than it is about time you find out who he is. After hearing his music I was blown away by his creative, witty yet sophisticated lyrics. He is a star on the rise that’s needs to be paid attention to. Check out my write up on Ricky-Tan an artist that came from Brooklyn's streets to Hartford's heart.

On my Examiner.com Hartford Underground Music Report


Ricky-Tan, "Sumthin Bout Da Hart-Beat"

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D.A.M. Magazine Issue #10 Exclusive Inside Look

Dynamically Active Movements Magazine
Features Award-Winning Broadway Star and Musician Chester Gregory
Issue 10 Available Online Today November 9, 2009
http://www.dammagazine.com/

D.A.M., Dynamically Active Movements Magazine (http://www.dammagazine.com/) has been increasing their popularity in 2009 by bringing their readers up to date celebrity interviews, red carpet reviews, and various cultural reports.

Amid having nine published issues available on their website, D.A.M. magazine is releasing issue number ten; featuring award-winning Broadway star and musician Chester Gregory. In an interview with the magazine, Chester shares his experience playing a new role as James Thunder Early in the Broadway Production of “Dream Girls.” Aside from his Broadway career, Gregory also speaks about his CD entitled “In Search of Higher Love” as he discusses his own definition of ‘higher love’ as both romantic and spiritual. “You have to have a base of spiritual love and love yourself.” He says. “Ultimately, you are on an external journey which turns into an introspective journey.”

Fashion Editor, Eboyne' Jackson and her team have outdone themselves, flooding the issue with career, beauty, style advice and coverage of, the city of over the top style and luxury, Detroit's Fashion Week. Eboyne' also sits down with comedienne and actress, Erica Watson, as she candidly discusses her role in the highly acclaimed Lee Daniels film, “Precious” starring Monique, Paula Patton, and Mariah Carey.

I have been honored to give you all an exclusive inside look at the hot new issue of D.A.M. Magazine unveiling Chester Gregory's unbelievable photo shoot and cover spread courtesy of my girl Eboyne'. This is an issue that you all have to see.

Here is Exclusive Video Footage: Behind the Scenes video from D.A.M. Magazine with Actor & Musician Chester Gregory http://budurl.com/ChesterGregory

For access to Chester Gregory's Interview and the entire D.A.M. Magazine issue make sure you sign up for your free subscription online at,
http://www.dammagazine.com/

Random Thoughts

After having the pleasure of interviewing Reh Dogg for his music video, "Why Must I Cry" that received over 2 million hits on youtube I was given the opportunity to audition for the co-host on his talk show, "Random Thoughts". I am very excited to announce that I was offered the part and now am the new co-host of the show.

"Random Thoughts", is a show that Reh Dogg started in August of 2009. His first episode's topic was on friendship, this particular episode has picked up over 15 thousand views. Since then he has done segments on, Obsession, Rejection, Depression and Bullies just to name a few. In each segment he discusses a topic that he or someone he knows has been affected by and gives advice and encouragement on each topic. As I join the show I will bring a female perspective to each of his random topics and hopefully be able to offer some good advice of my own while increasing his female veiwers.

Check out our first episode together. Hopefully you like it because I enjoyed working with Reh Dogg, he is very humble, friendly and open to suggestions that I had to bring to the show. Our first episode together was, "Why do men like skinny chics?" Let me know what you think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiFqMDDUrSg

Diva's & Balla's Go Platinum

I will be hosting the Diva's & Balla's Go Platnium Event on November 14th with performances by Mook N Fair and Life Star GE Boyz. This event will also feature a fashion show with some of the hottest designers around. The event will be held at Vibz Uptown in Hartford. Street Connfinement Magazine will be in the building so make sure you come dressed to impress. Get your tickets soon because this event will definitely sell out.

My Examiner Report - The Russell Cafe'

Host and B-Day girl...Peaches

Poet Warrior from ATL

Poet NuNu
Photos by Robert Cooper

As the Hartford Underground Music Examiner, I had to write my first article on where to find some of the hottest underground musicians. So on Monday night the most unlikely night of the week I attended, "The Love Jones Experience" at the Russel Cafe', hosted by my girl Peaches...and it also happened to be her birthday.

The Russell Cafe' opens up their mic to all artist who want to be heard from Poets, to singers, rappers, all musicians, it is incredible. So to find out more about on of Hartford's hottest spots check out my review on Examiner.com


The Russell Cafe

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Behind the scenes - Poetz Corner TV

POETZ CORNER TV

PRESENTED BY STREET CONNFINEMENT MAGAZINE

HOSTED BY SHIREAL RENEE

So, I do it again. I am so very excited to announce that my vision Poetz Corner which started out as a regular column that I started in Street Connfinement Magazine has grown up. Poetz Corner will now be airing on television. I can not even begin to explain how I feel right now. In the beginning of this journey all I wanted to do was create an outlet for poets to express themselves. There are so few publications that allow poets to submit their work and be recognized and being a writer myself who does poetry I took that personal. Therefore I started the column Poetz Corner with hopes of just reaching 1 person...and that would have made me satisfied.

It turned into an overwhelming response of poets sending their work in from all over the country. It was amazing. I got work from poets in Chicago, Atlanta, Kansas, all over the U.S. the response was so huge that the column got picked up by Ugly Radio.net in January 09. While we were there the ratings went through the roof the buzz was incredible.

Being the ambitious, visionary, person that I am, I immediately thought, 'why not do it on TV'. And 9 months later...its in motion. We taped the first season this weekend, proving to myself once again that it only takes a vision to accomplish all my dreams. This vision of mine was so huge that it took a whole cast and crew to make it happen, but when people can feel the passion seeping through someones skin they are ready and willing to be a part of the dream. So many people came out to support me I felt like God himself was in the room.

Poetz Corner is a show the showcases not only poets that put their words on paper but poets that put their words in art, music, fashion, photography and more. Giving birth to a word I created called Poetsolygy; a Poetsologist is a real estate agent for words, someone who's vision itself is poetry.

I have to thank the designers who dressed me in the segments; Tru Kullaz, Carmen Veal, Kimit Designs, Beyond Couture and Cardicci Couture; the beautiful Poetz Corner models, Marianne, Rochelle, and Danisia. I have to thank my new manager Mrs. Crystal of Diva's and Ballas Salon who also was the Fashion Director and supplied all the accessories. Bubu Chulo Xtrodinar the fabulous make-artist, NE Video who did the videography and executive produced this with me. Keith Claytor of TimeFrozen photography who stepped in at the last minute to deliver amazing photographs of the behind the scenes action and all the guest who came out to make the vision a reality.

The first season of Poetz Corner will premier on www.247music365.com for anyone who misses it on TV. We will be hitting public access networks all throughout CT as well as in ATL, D.C., Boston, and NY. So for your fix of poetry like never seen before make sure you check it out. I will keep everyone posted on air times. Poetry is truly an underground phenomenon that I am about to take above ground.

Here are some behind the scenes flicks of the show.

Poetz Corner TV will air this winter on Public Access Channels in CT, NY, ATL, Boston and D.C. air times will be posted soon. If you are not in any of these areas check us out on www.247music365.com