After being crowned Miss Texas Southern University in 1999, motivational speaker TaKasha Francis reigned as the first plus sized queen in the history of one of America's largest historically black colleges. TaKasha penned her signature piece entitled "DIVA" for the talent competition and has since enthralled audiences all over with its recitation. "DIVA" celebrates and describes strong, substantive, self assured and beautiful women everywhere. "DIVA", along with a dazzling compilation of insightful and inspiring poetry, creatively infused with her own personal journal entries, compose Francis' latest book, "The Diva's Diary - Original poetic thought notes and commentary on love and life - Volume 1 ".

In savvy, "tell-it-like-it-is" fashion, Francis chronicles her range of emotional experiences in love and relationships. From the joys of finding new love through pieces such as, "I think I love you", "What I like" and "The One", to surviving the pain and bitterness of heartbreak in "You didn't have to lie" and "Mad as Hell". Francis further delves into mastering adversity in life through her encouraging piece entitled "God Ain't Sleep" and motivates the reader to live up to their full potential in life in "Go Get It!"

This brilliant young woman's poetry helps women explore the beauty and power of their inner self, raise their self esteem and inspires the consciousness of the reader. These captivating gems offer a path to self empowerment and is sure to be relished by women everywhere.

“The Diva’s Diary” has made it into the hands of notables such as music sensation Jill Scott, Essence magazine’s Susan B. Taylor, Black enterprise Business report’s  Shon Gables, CNN’s Roland Martin and actor Hill Harper, and First Lady Michelle Obama after a request from a member of her in 2008 !  “The Diva’s Diary” is carving its niche as a timeless favorite.

TESTIMONIALS

“I have read your book several times!  Matter of record - many people have been in our home, sat down on the sofa, picked up your book and READ IT!  All of the comments were fabulous.   The world is waiting for YOU - the hand writing is on the wall my dear person and of course I applaud you unconditionally.  You're great!”
Dr. Barbara Allen

“I was most impressed by your book and understood exactly from where you were coming. The language is starkly candid and your voice is so evident.  I have decided to share excerpts with the students. Your book speaks to the broken-hearted and satisfies their desire to prove "I can survive without you. Thank you very much." It's a great book that will be among my "treasures."
Rose Mary

“I have read your book and I was over whelmed by the graphic details of your
diary.  It seemed like I was there in your shoes walking with you throughout your vivid recollections of the past.  Very powerful and moving. A very inspiring piece of work.”
P Cormier

“I loved the book!!!!! In times when I feel like I cannot do anymore or that I should just give up, I pick up the book and read. It gives me the hope that I need to go on and do the things I need to do. Can't wait for the next one!”
Kitty

“Outstanding. This book contains some great pieces of poetry (I really LOVED God ain't sleep - I need to send that to a few people...) and your infusing your journal entries into it gave it a very personal feel.   This book is going to touch some people who need it - I can "see" that.  This book really touches on some of the things that make you the unique person you are. Great job on the book!”
Rich

Just wanted to let you know I am reading your book.
I LOVE IT!  I really like the poems "Mad as Hell" and "A Few Words From the Heart."
I remember being there!  This book is needed and it should be in the hands of every 18 year old in the free world!
Kim