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PublishAmerica Presents Bruised Kisses by Monique M. McDowell

"Bruised Kisses is the author's proof of a life lived with courage, reflection and evolving wisdom. With engaging command and candid eloquence she empathizes with the lurking fears and whispered worries of the young, destitute and aspiring. Ms. McDowell invites the reader to revisit their own life and write an epilogue to their greatest pain, one that affirms insistently ‘Yes, even misery has meaning."

-Safiya Songhai, Miss Black United States 2009/Emmy Award Winning Producer/Writer/Director/Actress

Frederick, MD May 13, 2009 -- PublishAmerica is proud to present Bruised Kisses: Affliction vs. Affection, a Collection of Poems by Aurora, Colorado’s Monique M. McDowell.

Synonymous with its name, Bruised Kisses, McDowell's first poetry collection, covers a plethora of topics both sweet and sour with words as light as a feather yet as piercing as the scorching sun.  Her poems are just as addictive, exciting and challenging as Sudoku puzzles. McDowell's poetic punch will spark conversations in classrooms and universities across America, igniting dialogue and action in response to her bold inscriptions. McDowell beautifully illustrates her world with apparent and hidden imagery, allegory, allusion and bold references. McDowell honed her craft as an avid lover of poetry critique and has now given America a contemporary poetry collection worth reading. Bruised Kisses is a bold kiss and a must-read for homes and classrooms across America.

Monique M. McDowell was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida. She graduated from Howard University with a BBA in international business. Monique uses poetry as her venue to address issues including poverty, love, racial discrimination, politics, and spousal abuse. More information about this new poetic phenomenon can be found at Click here.

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