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Tysha’s Bio Tysha is a native of Youngstown, Ohio and grew up on the same gritty streets she speaks of in her urban tales. Her love of reading began in the fourth grade when her first poem was published in a hometown newspaper. During her high school years, Tysha’s English teacher discovered her talent for writing and encouraged her to utilize her gift. After graduating from high school Tysha’s lot in life was altered and by age twenty-one, she was a single mother of two. Jobs were scarce in the poverty stricken city and Tysha found it impossible to live off of her monthly welfare allotment. In order to take care of her boys, Tysha began two hustles; braiding hair and playing a small role in the drug scene. Fortunately, Tysha has been able to leave the drug game behind and enter the literary scene. Tysha describes her works as fiction with a bit of truth peppered in. Her storylines originate from her life experiences, dreams and some let downs. In addition to entertaining, Tysha hopes to send a message to her readers about various issues resonating throughout the African-American community. Tysha currently lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband and their blended family of three boys and one girl. Her first published work, “BOSSY” is featured in Street Chronicles – Girls In The Game. Tysha’s novel, “THE BOSS . . . a story of a female hustler,” will be released in February 2008 through Urban Books. She has just finished up work on “Keepin’ it in the Family”, her contribution to the Around the Way Girls 5 anthology. Tysha will also be releasing a novel by the same title. Tysha also pens contemporary and chick lit tales under the name Tysha Michelle. Look for her contribution to the Christian Fiction anthology; Even Sinners Have Souls 2 with a short story titled, “Ghetto Luv” in the near future.

My Interests


Make Love Letters at soulcitygraphics.comThe Boss . . .the story of a female hustlerThe Boss . . .the story of a female hustlerI love spending time with my family & friends, reading and writing. Black art has recently become one of my collective hobbies (I also collect elephants & purses). I'm very passionate in women health issues and the state of our young Africian-American males today. When I'm not creating my next written work, I spend time serving as president of my book club "Shades of EveryDay Women Book-Club" & thinking about my next urban tale. I also love great art work created by Africian-American artist.
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Authors: Carl Weber, RM Johnson & Kashamba Williams, ReShonda Tate Billingsly, Chunici- Singers: Mary J. Blige, Lyfe Jennings, LL, Floetry, Kem, Jill Scott, Keyshia Cole- moguls Rev Run & Russell Simmons


Music:


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Music has always been a part of my life. I enjoy listening to R&B, Jazz, Funk along with the founders, originators of rap. O'Jays, Ohio Players, Sly Stone, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye,Gap Band, Cameo, Teena Marie, Rick James, SOS Band, Zapp, Roger Troutman, Whispers, Isley Brother, P-Funk All-Stars, Bootsy, George Clinton, Funkadelic's ~~~Music with instruments, a live band is what I miss!!! I love Youngstown's own No-Joke & Dollar too. Ohio's own Lyfe Jennings, Avant, The O'Jays, Gerald Levert (RIP) & John Legend. My heart melts at the sounds of good old, non-instrumental gospel singing (especially when my cousin Dale Jackson Sr. is leading song service at McGuffey Road Church of Christ in Youngstown, OH.).

Movies:


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I'm old school and so are my favorite movies--Lady Sings the Blues, Car Wash, The Fish that Saved Pittsburg, Scarface & The God Father, Lakawanna Blues

Television:


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Law & Order, CSI Miami, Forensic Files, The First 48, Cold Case Files, City Confidential, American Justice, Missing and The Closer are my favorites. Do you see the theme?

Books:


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..Your Blues Ain't Like Mine by BeBe Moore Campbell is my all time favorite. Anything written by Joy aka Joylynn Jossel, Donald Goines, ReShonda Tate-Billingsly, James Patterson and Tysha of course.The Boss . . .the story of a female hustler

Heroes:

My grandfather (R.I.P.) John M. Hill Jr. (a.k.a. Uncle Juin) & My grandmother Ruby J. Hill. My Aunt Ludie Mae Jackson and MY MOMMY WHO IS A 6 years breast cancer survivor!!!
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Dont Forget, Tyshas Party

..>   ..> She's Coming Home To Share Her Literary Work With You "The BOSS . . . a story of a female hustler" byTysha (www.NovelsByTysha.com) A Book With A Cocktail Event Saturday Ma...
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Talk Live With Tysha at: Join us on this virtual book tour. You can participate in interactive calls with African-American authors, including Tysha, author of The Boss...the story of a female hustler...
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Tysha’s appearing at Kana CD’S & Books

Meet the author of The Boss - The Story of a Female Hustler Saturday, March 1, 2008 1p - 3p Kana CD'S & Books 2541 Franksway (plaza in front of Eastland Mall) .. Columbus, OH. 614-577-1897 Kan...
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Tysha 3/1 at Kana CDS & Books

Meet TYSHA author of The Boss...the story of a female hustler at Kana CD's & Books Saturday, March 1, 2008 1p - 3p  2541 Franks Way  Columbus, OH.   614-577-1897 ...
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I’d like to see u Sat.

Meet the Author - MochaReaders.com presents: Author of The Boss...the story of a female hustler Tysha The KROGER STORE 11a - 1p 1822 S. Limestone Springfield, OH. 45505 937-324-3151 & The KROGER S...
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Columbus residents, would you like to meet me?

Kana CD's & Books - Turning Water Into Wine! presents a book signing event for: Tysha author of "The BOSS...the story of a female hustler" Saturday, March 1, 2008 from 1p - 3p 2541 Franksway Stree...
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