Unleashed ~ Jody ‘Tru Story’ Austin
About the Author
‘Tru Story’ is a Registered Professional Nurse, for more than 20 years with specialties in Nurse Education, Mentorship, Cardiology, Oncology, Community Health, and Emergency Medicine.
She is also Retired Veteran of the United States Air Force 21 years in the Medical Corps, serving in Campaigns that include: Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Operation Southern Watch, Operations Enduring/Iraqi Freedom. Retired MSgt.
My mother was and is still a poet and artist who introduced
me to poetry and expressive writing as a child in elementary school. My bed time stories were of Nikki Giovanni, Sonia Sanchez, Marcus Garvey, Phylis Wheatley, Langston Hughes, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Chavez, Gil Scott Heron, Khalil Gibran, The Last Poets, and many others.
I was a classically trained musician in the earlier part of my life, and performed with different bands and ensembles. Coming from a family background of music it was in my blood.
My aunt was a jazz singer who performed with many of the greats that include Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie ‘Yard Bird’ Parker. There was always a jam session
going on.
All of these influences started my creative writing experiences as a child and throughout my adulthood.
My poetry styles are versatile in which I enjoy bringing a positive message. I participate in open mics and poetry/spoken word events as often as I can.
‘This Is My Pen Vol 1.’ Poetry/Spoken Word CD debuted October 4th 2013. I am in the studio working on my second
poetry compilation and published chapbook projects.
Co-Administrator/Co-Founder of Family Poetry Collective (Philadelphia based poetry group)
Co-Founder of ‘The Collective’ Open Mic Poetry & All Artist Show at LaRose Jazz Club, 5531 Germantown ave, Philadelphia, Pa 19144
Unleashed Author Contributed the following Pieces:
Humanity Doesn’t Deserve Her
Pen
Human Struggle
Peace
Long Walks
Haiku
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