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  ABOUT THE AUTHOR "Solid As A Rock "I" Stand by Luella Hill is her third published book of poetry. Her words are but a glimpse of a source, that flows from the heart of human consciousness. The power of words, as she calls it, are a collage of thoughts in effect tempered by the bitter and sweet dilemmas and dramas that are a path of the Black Experience in America. Ms. Hill’s collection was inspired by the deaths of her mother (Rosie Lee Allina) and sister (Ethel Mae Love) which occurred seven months of each other. The adversities that have befallen Ms. Hill have been the seed to higher achievement. Born in Madison County, Mississippi and abandoned by her mother at the age of three, she was placed in a foster home with an abusive alcoholic woman and lived as a battered child for five years. At the age of eight, her father gained custody of her and appointed her older sister as legal guardian. Now living in California with her family, she kindled the sparks of her spiritual strength, and as she grew, renewed her trust in people. In the solitude of her writing, she found power and knowledge in her own words. Her experiences have given her an increased passion for human dignity, thus realizing her heart and consciousness are one. Ms. Hill is self-taught poet, whose poetry flow with smoothness of jazz and is contemporary as Hip-Hop. Her verses are keenly woven stanzas that set forth the metaphor in which she examines today’s social pressures speaking straight from the heart of the Black Experience. Ms. Hill is the proud recipient of several awards including: - 1994 Best Book of the Year Award
- Certificate of Recognition from International Black Writer
- "Outstanding Poet Award" by the City of Oakland, California
- The Editor’s Choice Award by National Library of Poetry.
Ms. Hill has been a featured poet for: - Alexander Book Company, San Francisco, California
- Do 4 Self Enterprises, Oakland, California
- A and Q’s Nice Things, Sacramento, California
- Letterman Army Medical Center, San Francisco, California
- International Black Writers and Artists, Inc., San Francisco
- African-American Historical & Cultural Society, San Francisco, California
- Barnes & Nobles, Oakland, California
- Mother’s Hen, Spasso Coffeehouse in Berkekey, California
- Inner City Ministries’ Women’s Department, Vallejo, California and many more statewide.
Ms. Hill, a young ambitious black woman, struggling against the odds, is turning up on the winning side. She is expressing her affection for humanity and demonstrating there is power through words. On June 29, 2002 Luella Hill married Willie Moses Dudley Jr. ABOUT THE COVER DESIGNER Gene Buban, a.k.a Geneus, is truly a renaissance artist of the digital age. Mastering traditional art media such as pencils, charcoal, pastels, and acrylics, and even spray paint, Gene has brought his artistic skills to the computer where he endeavors to push the envelope in computer graphics in the realms of print, video, multi-media and the world wide web. His streetwise style captures the spirit and energy of today’s youth with the goal of empowering and inspiring creativity through technology. A graduate of the Computers in Art Special Major from San Jose State University, Gene has been involved in experimental computer graphics on the "bleeding edge." Cypher Demensia was an interactive gallery exhibition combining full sized spray-painted graffiti murals with computer generated images which immersed the audience in the mural showing at SJSU and the Blasthaus gallery in San Francisco. His video graphics have appeared in international video publications such as video maker, AmigaWorld, Video Toaster User, Videography, Digital Video, Camcorder, AV Video/Multi-Media Producer.He heads Neuroglyphic Communications, a high impact visual communications company in the San Francisco Bay Area. He can be reached via e-mail at geneus1@aol.com. ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR Mr. Curry attended  San Jose State University where he majored in Graphic Arts Design. Curry’s drive toward cultivating such an alliance was unyielding, resulting in the creation of Black Concepts Gallery and collaborations with Laney College, Black Adoption Placement & Research Center. The Highland Foundation, and The Henry Robinson Multi-Service Center. The collection is truly a memento for those who cherish captivating moments in children’s lives.Creative energy is derived from the hope of enhancing the meaning of life through his artistry. imulus to this end. Among the list of public displays are: Artisan Emporium Gallery, Ethnic Arts, Mosadi Gallery, Artists’ Television Access State of the Art Gallery, Laney College and The National Institute of Arts and Disabilities (NIAD) gallery. Arts festivals include: The African Marketplace Cultural Festival, Festival at the Lake, The 13th Annual Pan-African Festival, Cleveland State University, Chase Western Reserve, and The 13th Annual National Convention of Black Mayors. Mr. Curry has also, participated in The Black Expo; Black History Celebration at PG & E, Fremont Public High School, The Western Addition Cultural Center, Genentech, Inc., and Los Angeles’ eminent Artists Salute to Black History Month; June-teenth Celebration in Berkeley, Richmond and San Jose. Noted jazz musician Wynton Marsalis and the musical group Tony, Toni, Tone’ are among the many who own his work.
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