Mild-mannered Steve Brooks, a folksinger/humorist with the energy of a Texas twister and eclectic songs that range from the sublime to the ridiculous and back. He never loses his sense of fun, even when touching the most serious subjects.
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Performance Poet extraordinaire and host of Austin's Expressions Venue, this Australian born bard is a dymnamic and energetic voice among Texas poets.
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A visionary artist and prophetic poet, Kathleen Romano is a serious spokeswoman among today's contemporary voices.
Experienced as an actor performing in "Precious Lord," a gospel drama, Miller released his first collection of poetry in April 2002, entitled Nightdreams and Daymares: Introspection from the Inner City (Blackberry Books). The collection offers a "no holds barred" look at the fears and realities of inner-city life.
Cathy Bails will release her new album "Sea of Light" at Forrest Fest 2003. Cathy a Licensed professional counselor in Abilene, Texas, invites audience participation, adults and children as dancers and guitar players in her traveling portable tie dyed msuical. Her voice ranges from country to folk and Native American themes.
Hugh Tribbey
Hugh is a new and welcome addition to Forrest Fest. He will be a Judge at Forrest Fest. An assistant professor of English at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, where he teaches literature and creative writing, his most recent work has appeared in "Flint Hills Review," "Red River Review," "The Dream People," Xstream," "Sidereality," "Muse Apprentice Guild," and the anthology "The Best of Dream People Poets," He holds a Ph.D. in English from Oklahoma State University.
Pat Bennett
Forrest Fest is also pleased to welcome returning featured poet Pat Bennett to the 2003 event. Pat acknowledges his reputation as being the oldest promising young poet in Texas.
Other readers include: Darla Hanson, Julie Clark, and Cathy Martin who will present excerpts from her musical "Love Spell." Akido Poet Gary Heck will present his poetry Saturday afternoon.
Connie Williams will present selections from her new collection, My Mother's Bones. Other guests to be announced.