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Northern Star (Aug. 2023)
‘words my heart needed to hear’ explores vulnerability, love
In June of 2023, Tatianna Salisbury, an NIU alum, released her self-published debut book, ‘words my heart needed to hear,’ a collection of poems and short stories.
Salisbury has drawn on her own life experiences to create a 154-page book that explores different forms of love, relationships and heartbreak. Salisbury has been writing since a young age and started writing professionally when she was 18.
23 WIFR (Sept. 2023)
Rockford native publishes book of poems and short stories
Check out Tatianna's interview with 23 WIFR's Anna Marie Schutt where we discussed the inspiration behind her debut poetry collection and how she finds motivation as a writer.
WTVO Interview (Oct. 2023)
Rockford native Tatianna Salisbury is touring her new poetry book
Check out Tatianna's interview on WTVO's Good Morning Stateline. Host Michelle Abraham and Tatianna discuss how her journey through the writing program at Auburn High School in Rockford, IL deeply inspired her decision to pursue a career in writing.
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