Author Biography
Verandah-Maureen Shepard, Brooklyn born and bred, is a dynamic, oft-times controversial, soul-stirring spoken word artist and the author of two books of poetry ( Read Me and It Was Written ). With a style largely conceptual and rhythmic, packed with stark imagery, metaphor, and detail, Ms. Shepard's audio and written works have gained the attention of entertainment bloggers and writers domestically and abroad. She's also a passionate K-12 educator dedicated to supporting disadvantaged, at risk youth and she founded The Creation Station Foundation for The Arts, a nonprofit organization seeking to nurture artistically inclined inner city youth and young adults up to age 21. She's performed her poetry up and down the East Coast, advocating every step of the way the importance of live arts. You can find her website at www.verandahmaureen.com/.
