16 years ago today, R&B sweetheart Mya released her self-titled debut. Since then, she has gone on to win a Grammy and gain a legion of steadfast fans. To celebrate 16 years in music, Mya released an EP entitled Sweet XVI. The 6-track EP pairs perfectly with the Spring season. Mya's "single, sexy, and sweet" persona is revamped with … Continue reading Mya Releases New EP – Sweet XVI
Support During Success: What to Keep in Mind
When you announce a lofty goal or exciting news, you get lots of likes, comments, retweets, and congratulatory texts. All the love makes you feel special. Now fast forward a bit. You finally release your song, write your book, or land a great job. You decide to have a book signing or an album release … Continue reading Support During Success: What to Keep in Mind
Being Transparent – Speak Up and Save Someone
Yesterday, I encountered an amazing opportunity. HuffPost Live did a segment on the untimely passing of popular blogger Karyn Washington. Sadly, she died from suicide recently and it opened up a larger issue about mental health, suicide, and depression in the Black community. I had a lot of experience with this topic. First, I have … Continue reading Being Transparent – Speak Up and Save Someone
Click Here to Purchase Amour Rising
Click Here to Purchase Amour Rising
Click Here to Purchase Amour RisingMy first book of poetry is available in my CreateSpace eStore!!!If you would like to see a sample, check out my poem "Soul Cord", which was featured on ForHarriet.com: http://soar.forharriet.com/2014/03/soul-cord.html
“If you don’t l…
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. DON'T COMPLAIN." - Maya AngelouOne of my favorite quotes by a brilliant poet. #NationalPoetryMonth
Celebrate the Small Victories
Happy Sunday!April has been a phenomenal month! I started working with a great writing coach, I have written a couple of solid pitches to publications, I finally have a website to truly call my own, and I am thisclose to having my first poetry book published. Later this week, I will have Amour Rising on the … Continue reading Celebrate the Small Victories
A New Home!
**To see my previous website, Love Poetry. Love Music, Love Life!!, click here Welcome to taigooden.com! Thank you for taking the time to come and browse my NEW website! I finally have an official home to call my own! I previously did all of my personal blogging via Blogger. Check out the provided link to … Continue reading A New Home!
Tai Gooden 