7/1/07
Michael J. Burt will be the editor of "Step Up To The Mic: A Poetic Explosion," which is due out in stores November 2007!! Congrats.
2/5/07
Michael J. Burt's sophomore collection of poetry "Love Changes" is available everywhere now!!!
1/19/07
MJB will be featured in the March 2007 issue of ESSENCE Mag! Congrats MJB...
Also...he is now a contributing writer at J.T.'s Book Corner at Black Men In America.com!
1/1/07
You can now order "Love CHANGES" directly from the publisher for 25% off of the retail price. Please visit www.xpressyourselfpublishing.org to order!
Retail price $10.95...price with 25% off $8.21!
11/28/06
"Not In My Family: AIDS in the African America Community" will be released NEXT WEEK, Friday, December 1, 2006! Michael J. Burt's poem "Deep From Within" opens this book. Writings from Patti LaBelle, Hill Harper, Mo'Nique, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, and many more are included.
10/22/06
Michael J. Burt is now a regular columnist for Newsblaze.com, specializing in poetry! First article published today, to read visit Newsblaze.com link!
10/9/06
Tuesday, October 9, 2006
from mjburtpoetry.com
Michael J. Burt and Karibu Books Best-Selling Author, Publisher, and CEO of Xpress Yourself Publishing, Jessica Tilles agree to terms. Tilles and XYP will publish Burt's sophomore release "Love Changes," which will be released February 5, 2007--just in time for Valentine's Day. Pre-Ordering for "Love Changes" begins January 1, 2007! This book comes right after the release of Gil Robertson's "Not In My Family: AIDS in the African American Community," a book Burt lent his creativity to along with Patti LaBelle, Hill Harper, Mo'Nique, Jasmine Guy, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Jr., Sheryl Lee Ralph, Omar Tyree, and many others.
Burt had no intentions on releasing another title this soon, but constantly having love on his mind; Burt sought out publishing for this series of poems. "Love Changes" is a compilation of Burt’s most personal works. He describes this compilation as being a diary revealing his most personal thoughts. This poetry collection takes you on a journey through love, which is subject to change.
"[Michael J. Burt encompasses] the ability to reach the Soul with honest words of emotional optimism...Lovely." --Marsha Ambrosius of Floetry
"With so much going on in the World, it grows difficult to Intrigue someone's mind, but that is exactly what Michael's words do to you...They Captivate You!" --J. Ivy of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam
Burt joins XYP's growing roster of talented authors; Jessica Tilles, Bill Holmes, Makenzi, and Trevin Green!
For more information please visit www.mjburtpoetry.com or www.xpressyourselfpublishing.org!
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9/22/06
Michael J. Burt's poem "Written Before Birth" will be included in Maria Dowd's upcoming title "Journy into My Brother's Soul!" Congrats to MJB for this accomplishment. The book is due out in stores May of 2007!
8/18/06
Michael J. Burt is the featured poet in TNC Magazine, an African-American Literary Magazine! TNC Magazine asks Burt what his inspiration for writing is...visit The Poetry Corner @ TNC Magazine to read what Burt said. Copy and paste this link into your browser to read http://www.tnc-magazine.com/poetry.html!
8/16/06
Michael J. Burt's performance at Busboys And Poets on 8/15 had great reviews. The audio from his live performance will be posted soon! Burt states "I felt like this was one of my best shows!"
