November Local Featured Author: Shana Jay

Shana Jay (born Shana Bibbs Hampton) is an only child born to Antonio C. Bibbs and Jennifer M. Bibbs Kilgore in Memphis, TN. What began as personal journal entries soon evolved into poetry as she allowed her more creative side to chronicle the events that took place in her life. Her debut book A Piece of My Heart was a pure and honest revelation of the woman that resides within. Now with her sophomore collection, A Piece of My Heart: The Unedited Truth, Shana has revealed another layer of her soul.  

Shana has known love, joy, heartache, pain and triumph. According to her, she wrote her first two books to let others know that they are not alone. 
               
“Writing, for me, became a release that helped me to peel away layers of my soul that I want to share with my readers”.

Shana’s writings don’t fit within traditional confines of poetic prose. Many of her poems read like a letter to a dear friend, a lover, or herself. Others read like a short eloquent essay enticing the reader to creative and intellectual thought. Yet, all of them showcase her emotions with a realism that only comes when the writer unashamedly bares their soul. As readers turn the pages of her life, they develop a telepathic bond with Shana--viewing her thoughts and savoring each one. 

Shana’s poetic audio recordings have also achieved widespread recognition. Her album “Life Speaks” consists of 10 pieces that she reads against a background of smooth Jazz music. Just like her written words, the audio will take you on a literary roller coaster with her life-experiences & expressions of Love, Anger, Betrayal & Exhalted Completion of Freedom.

Shana will be our November Local featured Author. Make sure you join us on Saturday November 15th from 4 until 6pm at McKinley’s Restaurant located at 3299 Kirby Parkway. The November Book Selection is, “The Old Man in The Club”, by Curtis Bunn.