Being a woman is one of God's most precious and complicated gifts. Woman assume so many roles in life:wife, mother, lover and friend are the most visible roles. But in Victoria Warren's moving and beautiful book CAN YOU FEEL ME? INTIMATE POETRY FOR THE WOMAN, THE WITCH, AND THE WHORE IN YOU, she captures the true essence of a woman.

The poems are poignant, real and so inspirational. My favorite poem is titled Be Strong, it lets readers know that no matter what their obstacles are, God will always be there for them. He will sustain, love and carry when necessary. I highly recommend this book to everyone because it will inspire and uplift.

Reviewed by Simone A. Hawks
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

I love this book!!! I got it today, and my girlfriend and I have been practically fighting over who gets to read each poem. Some of the poems were hillarious, yet others were just straight and to the point.....and I enjoyed every minute of it. I plan to buy 2 more copies for my other "single" girlfriends. It is definitely an "in your face" kind of book. This is a definite keeper.

As individuals, we all desire love and fulfillment from our loved ones and partners. While many of us are blessed to receive this in a positive, healthy manner, others seek it in such a desperate manner that it eventually leads to heartache and self-destruction. Victoria Warren explores this topic in her novel LOVING IN THE DARK.

In LOVING IN THE DARK, we are introduced to Samantha. A professional woman, she is like each of us, desiring love and fulfillment. After a bitter split, she meets Isaiah who she later marries. In the beginning, Isaiah seems to be the perfect mate, but as time passes, Samantha discovers that Isaiah is not all that he seems. Underneath the surface, he is abusive and carries secrets that will later play both a pivotal and life-changing role in Samantha's life. What secrets does Isaiah carry? How will Samantha be affected? The answers will surprise and move you.

From the beginning, Warren offers a story that is not only honest, but also powerful and real. Samantha is not simply a fictional character; she is so relatable that she could be your mother, sister, daughter, friend, niece or aunt. Warren allows Samantha's story to speak out with so much passion and emotion that you literally are taken on the journey with her, as if you are her spirit that is by her side. Known as "the Writing Messiah", Warren has proven this point through this book. She is indeed one author to watch.

Reviewed by Kanika (Nika) Wade
The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

I think this book was wondeful when my Auntie Victoria gave this book to me and my friends. People may wonder what an 14 year old is doing reading this book because I have to give my Auntie credit this is an good book that an African-America woman wrote. Well, I just want to tell everyone that you should take time to read Miss Victoria Warren book and her poetry book. You should also give her some credit for being an Black woman doing her thing and being independent.

Keianna