About
I have been in the entertainment business for over twenty years as an actor, director, producer, songwriter,playwright and author. I’ve had over ten shows that I have writtenproduced on stage, been the recipient of musical grants from BMI, ASCAP and theWatershed Foundation, and have had short stories and poetry published in Off The Rocks!, MuscadineLines: A Southern Journal, The Oddville Press, Perpetual Magazine, Loch RavenReview, Word Catalyst Magazine, and Rancor’d Type. Well With My Soul, my debut novel, is due out in October, 2011.
Description
<p>Ascending Voice is a collection of love, loss, vulnerability and healing. The book speaks of self-love while finding the way through the lotus, a symbol of life. There are fifty journal pages at the end of the book to encourage any feelings that come up to be expressed. This journey of poetry and inspiring prose includes affirmations, mantras, and Dear Self letters. This book is for anyone who has ever been lost or through dark times and wishes to be inspired.</p>
Reviews
<div>“A fascinating read – a gripping and ultimately moving story about the undying love of brothers and family that raises our spirits by affirming the power of change in our lives.”</div><div>-Louis Zorich</div><div>Film/TV/Stage Actor and Author of <em>What Have You Done?</em></div><br /><div>“While set in the 80s and 90s, this compelling book takes the reader on a fascinating journey on the road to acceptance of one’s true sexual orientation that is too eerily relevant for today as well. With the skill of a gifted writer, Allen draws you into the story of brothers, Noah and Jacob and so many other personalities that seem to be right out of your very own life. This amazing and engaging book caused me to hope that it will help many who read it to see beyond the angry God of our religious upbringing to a God of unconditional love.” </div><div>-Reverend J. R. Finney II</div><div>Senior Pastor, Covenant Community Church</div><div>Birmingham, Alabama</div><br /><div>"<em>Well With My Sou</em>l has everything we look for in a good book: lovable characters, passion, struggle, and redemption. Allen reminds us of the healing powers of love and provides a penetrating glimpse into America's recent history, particularly the rise of the AIDS crisis in New York City. An exciting, surprising, heartbreaking, and satisfying ride."</div><div>-Bill Bowers</div><div>Award-winning Actor/Author of <em>It Goes Without Saying</em></div><br /><div>“Exhilarating, amazing, and sometimes difficult read - clever, funny, frightening, historical and heartbreaking… <em>Well With My Soul</em> will be lodged in my soul for a very long time.”</div><div>-Arthur Wooten</div><div><div>author of <em>Birthday Pie</em></div><br /><div>“A compelling story that highlights the struggle that gay people face in a society entrenched in homophobia stemming from religious ideology. The story will keep you reading until the very last word with a number of surprises along the way.”</div><div>-Bonnie Kaye, M. Ed</div><div>Counselor</div><div>www.gayhusbands.com</div></div>