“Fighting the Blues as a Black Women: How I Survived Suicidal Depression” is a powerful personal essay of the author’s experience living with depression.

Learning to cope with depression can be a hell of a challenge!  For more than 10 years the author lived in a black hole of sadness and misery. Where did her depression come from?  What made her want to commit suicide?  What stopped her? Three suicide attempts later some way somehow she managed to find the courage and hope needed to break bad habits, negative thinking, and improve her lifestyle. 

The author share's her personal journey with depression and talks about steps taken to improve her well-being not just for herself but also for her young children. The author also share's easy and helpful tips that can make a positive impact for those living with depression. Through tragedy and struggles the author learns to understand her life purpose and wants others to know they are not alone in their depression battles.

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Simplicity features prose, haiku and rhyme that are easy to enjoy for any poetry lover. Love, hope, and nature collide with creative writing to form simple poetry inspired by daily living.  A few pieces seem out of the ordinary which became an interesting challenge for the writer. Along with a touch of humor to make you smile this different yet fun collection includes past, present, and future ideas, concepts, and thoughts from the author.

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In Memory Of Nancy is a special poetry collection that shares inner feelings and emotions felt by the author on her mother, Nancy Herrin who passed away suddenly in the fall of 2005.

46 poems in this collection- 1 poem marks each year Nancy lived.

This book is filled with deep heart felt emotions on how the death of Nancy has had major impact on the author's life.  As an only child, Tanisha shares her pain and complications on getting through this tough time.  

Nancy loved children and tried to help others around her.  She cared about what went on in her community.  Though she may have been limited to what she could do, that didn't stop her from having a loving heart. This collection commemorates the one-year anniversary of Nancy 's death. Not just a mother or a caregiver- but someone who simply enjoyed living life each day.

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Compelling collections that stimulate the mind, motivate the spirit, and appreciate the quality of life come together with inspiration and beauty through the creative writings of author Tanisha L. Herrin. She shares her struggles and lessons learned with creative writing through different kinds of poetry such as haiku, prose, and rhymes.

Nature with Human Nature is a two-fold collection featuring the beauty of outdoor nature showcased along with inspirational poetry that features thoughts, feelings and emotions shared to the readers that were felt by the author but readers can easily relate to.

This book features the best of previous written published works as well as newly written poetry. Colorful photography throughout the book as well as the cover photo was taken by the author.

• ISBN-10: 0578010771
• ISBN-13: 978-0578010779

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Trials and Tribulations of Depression: Haiku, Quotes, and Thoughts of the Soul describe personal feelings of depression felt by the author.  Descriptions of thoughts and feelings felt during depression are some that most people have dealt with.

It's one thing to be "blue" when having a bad day or sadness when someone passes away. Even different kinds of stress are not easy to deal with.  Trials and Tribulations of Depression: Haiku, Quotes, and Thoughts of the Soul goes into deeper details on when depression doesn't go away on its own.  When an individuals daily living routines have changed they may not be taking care of themselves, as they should.  

In the end the author does shed light by way of recovery from depression.  Trials and Tribulations of Depression: Haiku, Quotes, and Thoughts of the Soul is an interesting twist to getting inside the depressed mind.

• ISBN-10: 1847283578
• ISBN-13: 978-1847283573

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Inspire the Heart, Inspire the Mind, Inspire the Spirit is Tanisha’s first collection of inspirational poems.  She wrote this book in memory of her late mother, Nancy A. Herrin.  She was inspired to write this collection from personal tragic experiences and world events of the past and present.  The message she wants to get across is that no matter how difficult things get- life has to go on.  

There may be times it is difficult to move on from a tragedy. You have to look at all of the positives in the situation. Learn from it. Sharing your experience with others and talking about it is a great way to start the healing process.   Tanisha has takes characteristics such as Ambition, Confidence, Fearless, Determination, and Stamina and wrote about what they mean to her. Characteristics such as those previously mentioned are a necessity in today's society.  To help you get through rough times and be successful in dreams you pursue. 

• ISBN-10: 142414938X
• ISBN-13: 978-1424149384

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Has a family member or good friend do something that inspired you?  Are there people, places, and things that have a positive influence on you?  To keep those thoughts close to the heart and soul is to make a memoir that will reflect who, what, where, and how actions from others either moved you, enlightened you, or even made things appear in a better light.

The Inspirational Keepsake Journal: Uplifting Memories compiles your thoughts and feelings of inspiration into your own keepsake collection.  When you feel like you need a pick me up, cheering up, or strength to keep you moving forward when faced with difficulty your inspirational keepsake journal may help you get through.  Best of all you can add your inspirational moments as they happen.  This journal allows you to record you most uplifting moments and memories from the past, present, and future and add photos as well.

Categories include family, friends, travel, quotes, and more! You can even write about your favorite celebrities that inspire you.

The Inspirational Keepsake Journal: Uplifting Memories features inspirational haiku poetry for each category throughout the journal. The journal makes for a great gift!  Fill it, keep it, or give it to someone special. Everyone can always use inspiration!

Poetry with a Special Touch: Author Edition is a variety of easy to read poems including haiku, prose, and rhymes. Each poem features fun colorful illustrations drawn by poetry writer Tanisha L. Herrin. A second edition follow-up to Poetry with a Special Touch this collection is great for young new readers looking to use their imagination while exploring in the world of poetry.

Poetry with a Special Touch is a collection of short poems that's fun and easy to read. Great for kids who are learning to read on their own and for those who enjoy being read to.  Poetry with a Special Touch is filled with a variety of poetry such as haiku and rhymes which your child can draw their own illustrations to go along with each poem. A unique way for your child to explore the world of poetry while using their imagination and adding their special touch to the poetry displayed.  

This book makes a great keepsake gift for family and friends!