From Gang List to Best Sellers List:
Wichita poet who was once on WPD’s Gang List aspires to become a best-selling author A Wichita poet can now add “author” to his resume. Desmond “Des The Poet” Bryant will release “Better Days in 90 Days: Secrets, Tips & Cheat Codes” on Monday, August 23rd at The White Building. Personal growth and a promise to his late mother inspired him to write the self-help book. From 6:30-8:30 p.m. he will host a book signing and seminar teaching others about “manifestation, preparation and execution.”
Writing the book allowed Bryant to reflect on his life’s ups and downs. He hopes it will resonate with others and inspire them to take back control of their lives.
“I grew up in a poverty-stricken household with parents who had drug addictions,” says Bryant, who self-published the book. “You can decide that you want better for yourself.”
He has enjoyed performing spoken word poetry at venues across the country as “Des the Poet.” But he felt compelled to create a book to motivate others.
“My mom used to tell me, ‘Write the book. What are you waiting for?’ Bryant recalls. “She’d say, ‘I ain’t gonna be here forever.’”
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