The Reverend Shawn Amos chats about his music and literary career, divorce and life as the son of Wally โFamousโ Amos
He's a dad, musician and author who spent his childhood in the kitchen with his dad, cookie creator Wally "Famous" Amos. Now, the recent Texas transplant is an accomplished musician and author -- winning a Grammy and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work. Ahead of his new album release and gig performing at Dosey Doe in The Woodlands, he's chatting with Houston Life about his successes, struggles, and what he's learned along the way.
Local author and former teacher launches podcast to help kids
March is National Reading Month and we met local author, mom, and now podcast host Lauren Piland. She stopped by with her recommendations for books that will help parents start difficult but important conversations with their kids. Her podcast "The Blooming Books Podcast" is a good place to start!
Houston authorโs journey through poverty, alcoholism and strained relationships unveiled in latest memoir
Tate Barkley, a Houston-based author and attorney, opens up about his latest memoir "Sunday Dinners, Moonshine, and Men" with Houston Life. He shares his journey of overcoming poverty, alcoholism, and a strained relationship with his father. Now 25 years sober, he's offering hope and guidance to others seeking peace and acceptance.
Banned books back on shelves in Katy ISD after parents claimed author was teaching โcritical race theoryโ
Katy Independent School District said they reinstated an award-winning childrenโs author books more than a week after parents claimed the subject matter promoted โcritical race theory.โ
Katy ISD pulls books, cancels authorโs visit after parents petition claiming subject matter teaches โcritical race theoryโ
Katy Independent School District said they have โtemporarilyโ removed books by an award-winning childrenโs author from their library shelves after an outcry from parents claiming the subject matter promotes critical race theory.
Meet the Houston teacher, father and author of โDrive Slowโ, focusing on the importance of a father-son relationship
HOUSTON โ We love to shine a spotlight on our teachers here on Houston Life and our next guest is a fantastic mentor to his students and recently wrote a new book. Knox Junior High Schoolโs, Coach Ortiz pays homage to our beautiful city of Houston and to his fatherโs legacy in his book, โDrive Slowโ. For more information or to purchase the book, click HERE.
Meet the Houstonian who has written 5 books since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic
HOUSTON Meet the Houstonian who has written 5 books since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemicLiving in a COVID world has probably affected every single person in one way or another. Well theres one Houstonian who has put her best foot forward during this entire pandemic. Award-winning creative writer, author and mother of 4, Nkem Denchukwu has written 12 books since 2012 and 5 just since the pandemic began. GET "2 KNOW NKEM DENCHUKWUAuthor Nkem DenChukwu (Author Nkem DenChukwu)In the last eight years, Nkem has written eleven books that speak to all ages in many ways. Since 2012, as a filmmaker, she has produced eleven independent films, and as an author, she has written 12 books, and coaches aspiring writers in any way she can.