Tony Hanes

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Anthony Chavon Hanes (born July 14, 1975) is an African American Author from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Tony "Anthony" was first published in a 1998 Anthology entitled Guided Voices and has since released two books of his own. An Abstract World Vol.1 A Series of Short Poems (2006) and An Abstract World Vol.2 Emotions (2007) both consist of short stories, poetry, and haiku. Hanes as been noted as being a very diverse writer who touches a variety of topics such as Religion, Passion, Love, Social Issues, Erotica, and History.

Writing influences: Anthony Hanes has been cited during online interviews and bloggings that Robert Frost, Dante Alighieri, Langston Hughes, William Shakespeare, Nikki Giovanni, and other members of the Dead Poets Society and Harlem Renaissance influence him most in regard to literature. Anthony Hanes is also known to be musically influenced by Sade, Marvin Gaye, Tupac Shakur, Pat Benatar, Prince, Hall & Oates, Miles Davis, Nas, A Tribe Called Quest, Maxwell, Madonna and Rakim.

Political and Spiritual Ideas:

During online interview Tony is quoted stating "I am not Religious, I'm Spiritual and there is a big difference". Several public personalities share many of the same thoughts as Tony including Bill Maher, Michael Moore, and Wu Tang affiliate Killer Priest.

Notable Poems and Short Stories:

1. "The Greatest Poem Ever Told" (Vol.2) 2. "Your Face Is A Mystery" (Vol.1) 3. "A Sickness Without A Cure" (Vol.2) 4. "1977" (Vol.2) 5. "24 Hour Seat" (Vol.1) 6. "Myspace Dating" (Vol.2) 7. "Queen of Sorrow" (Vol.1) 8. "Jesus" (Vol.2) 9. "Writing" (Vol.2) 10. "Harlem: Dream Deferred Part 2" 11. "Vagina" 12. "M.E.D.I.C.A.T.I.O.N"

• • • As of 2008 Anthony Hanes continues to write and share literature on several on line sites. An Abstract World Vol.3 "The Voice of Reason" is said to have a late 2008 early 2009 release. A controversial poem entitled "As We Evolve" :The Battle of Science vs Religion (Charles Darwin Dedication) is reported as something that will spark conversation by many.

An Excerpt from "As We Evolve": The Battle of Science vs Religion

"From Generation to Generation a change in the inherited traits in our population leave me meditating at night, using more than the 10% of my brain that generally see the most activity. Am I of God or a creation that is evident in clearly written documents by scholars, who possess little faith, but praise scientific experiments? Sitting here drinking my favorite beer which is the king of all beers; Budweiser, I sometimes debate with others about the possibility of us being the true kings of the wild."

Several Haiku from An Abstract World Vol.2 Emotions

“Child Abuse”

Dark Sky predicts the future- A child looks at clouds with curiosity- Angry rain screams with intensity.

“Hunting Season”

Ancient River- Ducks swim for recreation- Fish Die.

“Uncertain”

All things come to an end; Life, happiness and yesterday- Guess which one just happened.

No specific date is scheduled at this time for Vol.3 and the rumor of the novel "America Doesn't Believe in God". This information was viewed on a public website in January 2008.