New Release: Bare Naked

On Saturday May 12, 2012 By Renee Visions Publishing House (BRV), will be releasing its second book titled “Bare Naked” by author Tracy “Mind.Evolution.” Caldwell. “Bare Naked” is a collection of poems that are raw and derived from real life experiences. This book is fearless with it’s honesty regarding relationships, world views and self-acceptance. Tracy says, “I was able to open up and accomplish my dreams without compromising who I am. I am on mission to move and motivate people with this book.” This book release event is exclusive and is hosted by Brighter Than Before, Ent. another company to which I am one of the co-founders. You must be on the guest list to attend. Come celebrate with us downtown at Hartford 21. You can RSVP by adding your name to the guest list no later then Friday May 11, 2012 @ 6pm. To add your name to the list you can either email info@brighterthanbefore.com or you can call (860) 578-2050 visit www.brighterthanbefore.com for more details.

Our Vision for 2012

Welcoming 2012 with open arms! There is so much that we as a company has been able to accomplish in the last two years. Entering year three we are able to look back at all of our victories and failures and evaluate what we can take from each experience and grow. The great thing about failures is that we know what not to do going forward. What's wonderful about the victories is we devise a structure and have a standard set to follow for our next projects. One of the main goals for this year is to set up a solid team. It is important that each moving part has a set person turning the wheel. Team work makes the dream work. The next goal is to publish 7 new books, I really want us to be established as a publishing house and the only way to do that is to publish books. This is very important to the growth and credibility of the company. Third I would like to open our new office in Atlanta. I already have the layout and designs in blueprint now all we need is the financial backing to set it up. So everyone keep us in your prayers we are setting out to change some lives and deliver some dreams this year. Year 3 lets go!

Merry Christmas!

By Renee Visions would like to send holiday wishes to you and your loved ones and let you know that we truly appreciate you!! In the last three years we have been diligently working to build this company and although we have not yet reached where we want to be we are definitely on the way. We want to thank everyone who has supported us from checking us out on line, to purchasing one of our books or attending one of our shows we are truly grateful. In the next year we have plans to triple our growth, give you more publishings and produce more shows. It is truly our our goal to "Deliver dreams through words and inspire people to voice their visions"! We have not even come close to delivering as many dreams as we want but next year that is our main focus! Look forward to some major growth as we establish ourselves as a household name by making dreams come true. Merry Christmas!

Happy Birthday "Wide Open"

Today is November 20, 2011 exactly one year ago "Wide Open" debuted at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in downtown Hartford. I have split feelings about it though. I am happy because that was one the best nights and experiences of my life to date and in a short amount of time we were able to accomplish so much but on the flip side of it I am perplexed because the tour had to be delayed. I thought that by now we would have done at least 20 shows but we haven't. There is so much work that goes into putting together a tour and the fact that I was basically doing all the work myself didn't help. One thing I will say is that I have learned a lot about people and politics through this whole experience.

There are some people that I must give a special shout out to...John, Tracy, Maurice, and Tarishi, when this tour gets picked up know that you will be the first people that I call. You all have continued to encourage, support and push me to keep "Wide Open" going. We have been through this together from day one and I appreciate you so very much for that. Let's take it to the top. I want to thank all the people who came out to see the shows. You have made this a life changing experience. I only pray that you were touched the way you touched all of us. I want to thank all of our sponsors and the venues who believed in us and supported us the show's would not have went up without you. Most of all I want to thank God for this visions and giving me the strength to get it off the ground.

A year later I find myself more focused then I've ever been. Smarter, wiser, cautious and in-tune with what is what. I have been preparing for something monumental. What is about to happen is going to change my life forever. The world will soon know my name. This fire that is burning inside me is in an uproar and about to become a California wild fire. I have proven to myself that I am an actress, writer, publisher, C.E.O., producer, director, mentor, poet, host. But now it is time to prove it to the world and what I have been working on is going to blast off. Hold on to your hats it's about to get REAL!


Thank you to everyone who helped make this dream a reality!

"Wide Open" Preview on Fox 61 Morning Show

We have gotten so much support for the Encore performance of "Wide Open". On Monday January 31, 2011 I was on the morning show with leading man Tarishi "MIDNIGHT" Shuler to give a preview of the show. The interview with Sarah French went very well. Tarishi and I pushed our nerves to the side and performed a slightly risky piece to grab everyone's attention. Now all roads ahead to the show!!! 3 Days in counting... Below is our segment that aired live.



If you don't have your tickets yet make sure you log on to www.byreneevisions.com now before they sell out!

"Wide Open" Encore Trailer

Here is a preview of what is to come for the Encore Performances of "Wide Open"; A One Woman Show...Starring Shireal Renee. Saturday February 5th and Sunday February 6th at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. You do not want to miss this show it will be UNFORGETABLE!

Fox 61 Stan Simpson Interviews Shireal Renee for "Wide Open"

With the encore performance of the play coming up in 8 days we have been getting a lot of press around the show. Just Wednesday I was interviewed on Fox 61 Stan Simpson Show. Monday I will be back at Fox 61 for the morning show at 8am and a billboard will be going up on Airport Rd. in Hartford. I am very excited and can not wait until the show. I am getting very anxious!

Check out my the interview with Stan Simpson below...



The interview will air on CT Fox 61 Saturday January 29th at 6:30am...

"Wide Open" Encore

Aetna Theater at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Welcomes Back
“WIDE OPEN” Stage Play for two Encore performances!

After a phenomenal performance by Shireal Renee and the entire cast the Wide Open stage play was left with a standing ovation. The Wadsworth Atheneum’s, Curator of Film and Theater, Debbie Gaudet said with much enthusiasm, “This show should be on Broadway…” Debbie has invited the production back for an encore performance in the Aetna Theater on February 5th and 6th 2011; show will run 7pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. This time around former president of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and Travelers Foundation John H. Motley will host both nights.

Wide Open is an unconventional one-woman show, there are other actors on stage at various times but the main character Renee is the only one with a speaking role; the other incredibly talented actors play Renee’s thoughts expressing them through interaction and dance movements. The plot is a poetic journey through a young woman’s life as she battles with growing pains, adversity and suffers through an abusive relationship, finally turning to God to help her get through. The show is comical, heartfelt, spiritual, universal and timeless with a hopeful message that anyone can relate to.

Fox 61’s Stan Simpson says, “It was a very powerful show”, “Spectacular!” says audience member Jami, “Encore Please…”was requested from viewer Marsha and rave reviews go on and on from those in attendance. The success of the event also allowed for Wide Open to give a charitable donation in support a local organization Hope 4 Autism. A group bringing support and awareness to children and family’s who have been affected by Autism.

With all the wonderful things coming from this show it was an absolute MUST for an encore performance! The Wadsworth Atheneum’s Aetna Theater is the perfect host for this event the museum is a historical landmark in Hartford and it is opening its doors to breathe life into a vision created by a hometown artists; the Executive Producer, Writer and Star of the show Shireal Renee. With the red carpets, trumpets and entertaining intermission theater goers will be engulfed in the Wide Open experience from the moment the step out of their cars. This show is guaranteed to touch the hearts of everyone in attendance. For more information or to purchase tickets visist www.byreneevisions.com

Spend Christmas Eve with Shireal Renee...

Come spend Christmas Eve with Me, Big Regg and Ru and bring some toys for the kids too...
Friday December 24, 2010 the Hip Hop vs Reggae Toy Drive featuring Ru Williams will be held at Symmetry 70 Union Place, Hartford, CT.
MAKE SURE YOU BRING A TOY!

Poetz Corner TV Season 2 Finale

We will be rapping up the Poetz Corner Season 2 at Cloud 9 Lounge on Tuesday November 21, 2010. We had a lot of great times at with this venue. We were able to interview/showcase some incredible talent taping 22 episodes there. We will miss this place like crazy there are definitely some great memories.

This will be the last episode of 2010 and the last episode to be shot at this venue. Come say goodbye to season 2, Cloud 9 and 2010 with us. Lets take out the year with a bang!!!

Our feature to close out the season is Baub. There has been a lot of controversy going on in the CT poets community and he has been in the spinning mix of it we are going to get to the bottom of it all only on Poetz Corner TV!

We will also be revealing the new location, new guest judge and have some Poetz Corner TV giveaways !!! There will be news of the new premiere date and some great news for the future of the show with some powerful collaborations for the new year! Can’t wait to spill the beans!

Check out the latest episode now...on Access TV.org

Poetz Corner TV Season 2

"Wide Open" A One Woman Show: Debut Interviews

Thank you to NE Video for being there for another moment in the By Renee Visions journey. Here is some feedback from what some of the people who came out to be a part of the Wide Open experience.

Thank you to every single person involved in making this vision come to life, you all are AMAZING!!!

“WIDE OPEN” A ONE WOMAN STAGE PLAY

Starring:
SHIREAL RENEE

600 Main St. Downtown Hartford

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2010 Red Carpet Starts @6pm, Show Starts @7pm
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Shireal Renee author of the new hit book "The Things Inside Me": A Poetic Trip Inside A Young Female Mind will be debuting her play "Wide Open" based off of the TTIM book November 20, 2010 at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Downtown Hartford.

The success of the book inspired a play to be written. The show will star Shireal Renee and will have special guest appearances by some of Hartford's most incredible talent, Mind Evolution, Ru Williams and Sache' Ysanne' will be performing to an intimate fashion showcase by Carmen Veal.

Directed by Darlene "Peaches" Brandon assisted by Tracy Caldwell this show is already set for greatness. Be sure to get your tickets now because this show will sell out. This a red carpet affair so dress to impress.

A Special Thank You to Everyone involved for being a part of this vision!

Directed by:
DARLENE “PEACHES” BRANDON
Assistant Director:
Tracy "Mind Evolution" Caldwell
Choreography by:
SHARECE SELLEM


Special Guest Performances by:
MIND EVOLUTION
RU WILLIAMS
SACHE’ YSANNE’ MARSHALL

An Intimate Fashion showcase by:
CARMEN VEAL

Red Carpet Poetz Corner TV Special Presented by:
ACCESS TELEVISION ORGNIZATON (www.accesstv.org)

Red Carpet Hosted by:
89.9’s CARLA JERVEY


Tickets: $25 in advance
$30 at the door
V.I.P. $40 includes Premium seating and Swag Bag

**Tickets Available Online
www.byreneevisions.com
www.byreneevisions.blogspot.com

**Purchase Tickets at NIRO Couture located @ 95 Pratt Street Downtown Hartford.

**Call for Group rates (860) 559-8983

Poetz Corner TV - Season 2

The new season of Poetz Corner TV shot the first episode on Tuesday July 27, 2010 at Cloud 9 Lounge in Downtown Hartford.

The night was filled with some of the unbelievable talent and a special guest our Feature Poet Ms. Peaches blessed the stage.

We have switched up the format and decided to do it Open Mic style. So now any poet can come down to the taping of the show, showcase your work and you will have the opportunity to be featured on the show.

Also as a bonus DJ QT will ONLY be spinning UNSIGNED ARTIST from during show taping hours.

SO ANY ARTISTS LOOKING FOR ANOTHER OUTLET TO SHOWCASE THEIR MUSIC CONTACT SHIREAL RENEE OR DJ QT

ROBERT COOPER WILL BE IN THE BUILDING SO COME PICTURE PERFECT!!!!

CARLA CANTY WILL BE SCOUTING TALENT FOR HER RADIO SHOW LITERARY TALK ON 89.9

THIS IS AN EVENT YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS!!!

COME OUT FOR YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW!
PRE-SHOW AND LIVE TAPING GOES DOWN EVERY TUESDAY AT
CLOUD 9 LOUNGE - 7 CONGRESS STREET DOWNTOWN HARTFORD
DOORS OPEN AT 7PM

***ADMISSION IS $5 ***ADMISSION IS $5***

SHOW AIRS ON: WWW.ACCESSTV.ORG

Stan McCauley Accesstv.org

Music By: DJ QT

Poet: Art

Stan McCauley- Access TV, Poet: Maurice

Shireal Renee / Audience Member Steven White

Poet: J-Love

Poet: Tabu

Feature Poet: Peaches

Host: Shireal Renee / Feature Poet Peaches

BREAKING NEWS:

POETZ CORNER IS PROUD TO INTRODUCE THE:

"ALL NIGHT CYPHER"
THE LAST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH THE SHOW WILL BE DEDICATED TO THE POETS. GIVING AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE MORE POETS IN ONE EVENING.

COME EXPERIENCE THE TRUE ESSENCE OF AN OPEN MIC AND DISCOVER THE HOTTEST TALENT THE UNDERGROUND HAS TO OFFER WITH A LIVE PERFORMANCE AT THE TAPING OF THE SHOW BY AN UNSIGNED ARTIST.

"Our Deepest Fear" By Marianne Williamnson

I have been blessed to be a part of the cast of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" directed by Darlene "Peaches" Brandon! This experience has been pure therapy for me. God has sent me a group of women who have been able to lift my spirit just by their presence.

In this group is my friend and favorite poet Mind Evolution. God planted seeds of friendship in us almost instantly and this cast has allowed the seeds of friendship to bloom. Last night as she and I were talking she told me to go read this poem "Our Deepest Fear" by Marianne Williamson. So, of course I did! Then I had to share it with all of you because it touched me so much! Thanks ME for this. You are the truth girl! Your beauty illuminates from the inside oozing out spreading contagious love and inspiration. Keep doing you it inspires me.

I am very excited about what is happening in this cast. I encourage everyone to come out and see the production of "For Colored Girls..." at Classical Magnet School the last weekend in September. It will change your life. It has already began to change mine.

Thank you ladies for being you and allowing me to be me. Peaches I'm ready, please stretch me!
"I...LIKE...ICE...CREAM"

OUR DEEPEST FEAR

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear
is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness,
that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented and fabulous?
Actually who are we not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small doesn't serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking
so that other people
won't feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine as children do.
We were born to make manifest
the glory of God that is within us.
It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.
And when we let our own light shine,
we unconsciously give other people
permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others.

Looking for a Personal Assistant!

Are you interested in the entertainment industry? Do you want to work in publishing, marketing or public relations? If this sounds like a career that fits you then By Renee Visions is looking for You!

Shireal Renee, the founder of By Renee Visions Publishing house is looking for someone to assist her in her day to day activities of running an office, putting on events, setting up press schedules, touring, advertising and promoting.

The ideal candidate must be, trustworthy, driven, a hard worker with a flexible schedule!

Position Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must type a minimum of 50wpm
Must be available to work 30hrs a week
Some nights and weekends
Must have transportation to and from downtown Hartford
Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Can work independently without supervision
Completes task without being asked
Reliable
Responsible
Graphic Designers are a plus**
Writers are a plus**

Summer Projects Include: Are but not limited to
Opportunity to work with a growing publishing house
Opportunity to assist in putting on a play at the Wadsworth Atheneum
Opportunity to work on PR for a major film project
Opportunity to coordinate the release of a new book
Opportunity to be considered for permanent position


INTERESTED APPLICANTS PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME’S TO info@byreneevisions.com BY JULY 15, 2010

ONLY THE FIRST 60 RESUMES WILL BE CONSIDERED
30 PEOPLE WILL BE INTERVIEWED

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!!!

Shoe Crazy...A Written, Photo, Documentary

What is "Shoe Crazy"? Well, a good friend of mine Dionne Adessa took a picture of some pink pumps that I wore to a book signing at Cull Books in Bloomfield, CT. When she got home she uploaded the pic on Facebook and tagged me in it. When I saw the pic I was immediately in love. I know that sounds ridiculous that I fell in love with a picture of my feet in pink pumps - but it was more than that.

Anyone who knows me knows that shoes are a part of my life. Not just an accessory to protect your feet from the ground, more like a pet to me. I say pet and not family member because I believe I hold my family higher than my love for shoes; so for the sake of argument and deciphering out which cousin we're comparing this to on any given day - I will just say I love my shoes like I love my pet (if I had one). By the way I think I should note that I get this from my grandmothers, both of which are the Queens of "shoe craziness". I will tell you all about that later.

I am calling this, A Written, Photo Documentary, because I will be documenting all the different styles of shoes that I wear to all the events I attend. In my profession I am always hosting an event, at a book signing, premier, debut, etc...you name it. My obsession has convinced my brain that I have to have a new pair for each event (I can't repeat a pair). So when I saw Dionne's photo I thought, 'I should document this craziness, I can't be the only one out here like this'.

And guess what...I'm not! I have gotten so much feedback already from fellow shoe addicts that it has inspired me to start going out and reporting on all the new season trends and giving reviews on all the best places to buy shoes, get bargains and where to find the types of shoes for different types of feet.

Immediately, after I posted the first album I became friends on FB with a girl named Nichole who said, "I accepted you because you have a love for shoes like me." She clued me in on a hot website to review GoJane.com there were some great looks on the site so I did a review. Check it out on my Facebook page along with my entry for the day "Fun Car Finds", you wont believe what I carry around in my car.

This project is very close to my heart and I am so very excited to present it to you all. This is just the beginning of this journey, the possibilities are endless. I hope that you check out my Shoe Crazy albums I as build the book - "Shoe Crazy - A Written Photo Documentary" to be published by...LOL...By Renee Visions. ;)

I will keep you posted. SMOOCHES!!!

Blue Suede Peep Toe Stiletto
PURCHASED AT: ALDO
EVENT: "The Things Inside Me" Book Release

Black Leather Spider Peep
PURCHASED AT: Burlington Coat Factory
EVENT: NE Video DVD Release Party that I hosted

The hood of my car after I cleaned it out. These are all of the dress shoes I found inside. I always travel with a couple pairs in my car...you know...just in case.
Now you see why I am "Shoe Crazy"

Hot Find on Go Jane.com

See entire "Fun Car Finds" - Shoes I carry around in my car; and the Go Jane albums on my Facebook

Shashamare Foundation Fashion Show

A night of elegance and entertainment
All for a good cause, supporting the children of the JRDC School in Shashamane Ethiopia.


Fashions from:
Valerie Philpotts of Golden Touch Production in Washington D.C.
Hartford's Royal Dainties presented by Merva Jackson.
Also other designers from Hartford, and New York City.

Poetry from:
Lynette Johnson
Shireal Renee


Come out Saturday May 29, 2010 to support the artists and the cause.

Cooking in Yesterday's Grease - A Stage Play

Saturday April 24, 2010 @7PM

Spittin Image Ent, Inc., Jermaine Smith Stage Plays and
Red Shoe Exposures Presents:

The Connecticut Debut of "Cooking in Yesterday's Grease" at
Trinity on Main 69 Main St. New Britain, CT.

Cooking in Yesterday's Grease revolves around the relationships (or lack there of) that Carter James has with his live in girlfriend Dream, his over-protective Aunt Vye, and the reemergence of his mother Lucinda. Carter's constant efforts to keep putting a comma' where GOD has placed a period, keeps him "Cooking in Yesterday's Grease".

Starring: Steve Strickland, Staxx Cordero, Allen Jenkins, Dre Foreman, Sharon "Aunt Vye" King and Martinique....

Hosted by E-Boogie of Hot 93.7


TICKETS: $25.00 IN ADV./ $30.00 @ DOOR
$21.50 online* www.theatermania.com (Search: cooking)

"Diamond Ruff" Amazon.com Best Seller

BE A PART OF HISTORY ON MONDAY MARCH 29, 2010 www.diamondruffmovie.com

**BY PURCHASING "DIAMOND RUFF" BY JOE YOUNG ON AMAZON.COM**

Hartford, Connecticut – Nationally recognized cartoonist and writer, Joe Young, President of Young! Studios has published a novel called Diamond Ruff. The book is based in Joe’s hometown of Hartford, Connecticut and focuses on a 28-year-old multi-millionaire street smart con artist, Diamond Ruff, who meets a charismatic Generation X Martin Luther King Jr. – type, Reverend Trek Woods. The plot is filled with excitement, romance, thrills, faith and redemption. The two men form a bond that changes each others lives. Their bond helps Diamond Ruff to gain clemency from prison and utilize his talents to inspire youth. Diamond Ruff also builds a blue print for Reverend Woods to financially secure the future of his church while increasing his popularity amongst the masses.



WHO IS JOE YOUNG?

A Guinness World Record Holder and recipient of the White House’s Daily Point of Light Award Joe is a great role model for young people. He has been featured in Essence, People, Ebony and Jet Magazines; the New York Times, the Boston Globe, US Weekend, C-Span and many other media outlets. Young is the creator of the previously nationally syndicated Scruples comic strip and animated Holiday film, It’s Christmas, Dr. Joe.
SO ON MARCH 29, 2010 BUY THE "DIAMOND RUFF" NOVEL ON AMAZON.COM

YOUNG! STUDIOS WILL ALSO BE HOSTING AND AUDITION ORIENTATION FOR THE "DIAMOND RUFF" MOVIE!! COME GET THE INSIDE SCOOP ON THE WHEN, WHERE AND WHAT...IF YOU ARE AN ASPIRING FILM MAKER, ACTOR, ACTRESS, MAKE UP ARTIST, PHOTOGRAPHER, SET DESIGNER OR DEAL IN ANY PROFESSION OF THE FILM INDUSTRY YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT. SEE MORE DETAILS BELOW.**

LETS MAKE HISTORY BY GOING TO AMAZON.COM MONDAY MARCH 29, 2010 AND PURCHASE YOUR COPY OF "DIAMOND RUFF"

Cover Options

The new book, "A Pretty Girl's Bullsh**" by Blazze Johnson will be coming out this summer. We are looking at different cover options now and have decided to let the fans decide. So we need your help. Below are the two options we have so far. We are also taking submissions from different designers who would like a chance to design the cover of a nationally distributed novel. So if you or someone you know is interested contact us at info@byreneevisions.com for submission guidelines and images.

Thank you we appreciate your feedback.


Option 1


Option 2