Sweet Tooth Media: Punany Power: An Exclusive and Intimate Interview, with The Punany Poet Creative Genius, Ms. Jessica Holter

Houston, TX: May 21, 2012- Enticing. Exquisite. Efficacious. Effervescent. Exotic. This is Everything that comes to mind when the name Jessica Holter is released from the lips of anyone that speaks it. Jessica Holter, Author / Producer / Activist and Creator of the Punany Poets is one of the most marvelous women, whom I've had the pleasure of speaking with. As an Erotica poet, you could have just imagined the excitement I exhibited when I heard that the Punany Poets were coming to Houston in June 2012. My earliest recollection of the fabulously talented Punany Poets dates back to the early 2000's when I was a sophomore at the University of New Orleans and in the learning prime of my own sexual being. Having some knowledge on the effects of poetry, it was no wonder that I became an immediate fan of the Punany Brand. After going through the proper channels to land this Exclusive Interview and a couple of weeks playing phone and email tag, Ms. Holter called me back, expecting to get my voice-mail...Luckily for me, I answered. The interview immediately begin as a "catch up" conversation between old friends. It seemed that we had known each other all of our lives. Her personality was more than nurturing and open, it was heavenly. The conversation was so personal and personable that it lasted for an hour and I had to constantly remind myself, "you ARE conducting an interview, with one of your greatest aspirations...FOCUS". Honored about such a personal accolade: speaking with one of the inspirations for my own lyrical beat, I will attempt to write this interview as it was spontaneously conducted: as a conversation, a story share.

Jessica Holter is a mother, an activist and a gifted orator. She is a product of the Alameda County foster care system in Oakland, CA who was called to preach at the age of twelve, but found her plans derailed by sexual abuse and rape. She used the power of her pen to heal and survive and, at 41, is an accomplished publisher and author. Her famous hard-cover poetry classic Verbal Penetration and he debut novel The Punany Experience: The War Between Tops and Bottoms were published by Zane (Simon & Schuster) are Available at Amazon, along with 6 self- published titles that include the controversial Punany: The Hip Hop Psalms coffee table shocker than launched her into HBO notoriety. Jessica Holter unwittingly created a contemporary urban design of Augusto Boal’s Theater of the Oppressed when she created The Punany Poets in 1995 to address HIV AIDS among disenfranchised Americans of color. See Representin’ the Forbidden, PhD dissertation. Today The Punany Poets is a strong brand and a Theater company dedicated to edutainment through hard-core theatrical presentations surrounding issues of sexuality as it pertains to economics, religion, politics, community mores, self-esteem and health. Read more about The Punany Poets at www.PunanyPoets.com She has just finished writing her sophomore novel Grave Mothers. Visit Jessica Holter online at www.JessicaHolter.com.

As a multifaceted, multi-talented writer, that has connected her passion to her purpose Jessica continues to produce some of the most amazing shows in the world. Addressing taboo topics in minority communities, more specifically, African-American communities, she faces some criticisms, however, she takes pride in being totally supported by her fan base. In a time where HIV/AIDS cases exist at an alarming rate, Ms. Holter, approaches the topic seductively and poetically, to bring awareness to the epidemic that has been infectious in our community. To date, over 230,000 African Americans have died of AIDS - nearly 40 percent of total deaths - and of the more than 1 million people living with HIV in the United States of America today, almost half are black. It is estimated that 78% of African American Women were diagnosed with AIDS by way of heterosexual contact (http://www.avert.org/usa-race-age.htm). Ms. Holter's lyrical attack on the subject matter has been just as infectious. Engaging audiences across the globe, Jessica and the Punany Poets, performs on a platform that encourages couples to open up lines of communication, experience sheer sensuality and have a healthy and productive sexual relationship. Jessica states, that ..."knowledge is freedom and we cant continue living in ignorance with education readily made available to us..."

Friday, June 8th, 2012 8:00pm - The Punany Poets The Head Doctor: Boy Meets Girl. Join Jessica Holter for an intimate and interactive evening of Sex Education Theater. The evening begins with The Head Doctor’s Question & Answer Exchange (30 minutes) and then moves seamlessly into a 90-minute performance of The Head Doctor Show, that is all at once fantastic and familiar, at times inviting audience members to become part of the act. The Head Doctor takes the audience on an emotional roller coaster ride of fantasy and pleasure that explores human sexuality, touching on issues of romance, dating, poverty, prostitution, marriage and sex in the age of HIV/AIDS… all while keeping it sexy and without being preachy or judgmental. The show is humorous, sexy, witty, wise and unforgettable. The Special Edition of The Head Doctor 2012: Boy Meets Girl also offers "Dating Games for Singles" and "Love Confessions" For Couples.