Author, Publisher, Lecturer and Performance Poet

An Evening With Omar Tyree

Omar Tyree has published 15 books and sold more than 1.8 million copies worldwide, making him a New York Times best-selling author. He received the NAACP Image Award in 2001 for Outstanding Literature in Fiction and the Phyllis Wheatley Literary Award in 2006 for Body of Work in Urban Fiction. Graduating in 1991 with a degree in Print Journalism from Howard University, Tyree has been recognized as one of the most renowned contemporary writers in the African-American community. He is also an informed and passionate speaker on various community-related and intellectual topics. Soon to enter the world of feature film making, self-help/business books, and urban children’s books, Tyree is a tireless creator and visionary of few limitations.

Tyree is a popular speaker on the university and corporate circuits. In his “Equation for Life” lecture, Tyree weaves together a full-proof formula for attaining life-long success in business, as well as everyday living. Ideal for corporate sales and marketing teams, one attendee who heard the lecture commented, “Omar Tyree’s Equation for Life speech made me rethink my whole life - it has given me the focus I need.” An accompanying CD, Book, and DVD for “Equation for Life” will be available in 2008.

As an author, journalist, performance poet, songwriter, screenwriter, entrepreneur, creative genius, and an energetic and fiery speaker, Tyree is no stranger to the world of contemporary urban influence. Tyree became one of the dominant literary self-promoters of the 1990s, leading to offers of publishing deals by a number of influential mainstream book publishers. In 1995, he signed a lucrative two-book arrangement with publishing powerhouse Simon & Schuster. A few years later Tyree signed a lucrative long-term fiction contract.

His journey as an entrepreneur began in his early 20s when he started the book publishing company Mar Productions, to release his earliest works of fiction. Tyree’s entrepreneurial ventures have evolved to Hot Lava Entertainment, a synergy production company for books, music, and film. Recently Tyree released his first movie “The Lure of Young Women” which is available on DVD nationwide.

Tyree’s articles have been published in the Washington Post, Essence, Upscale, Black Collegian, Washington Times, and Black Issues Book Review. A graduate of the prestigious Howard University, Tyree plans to re-establish his college-age roots by writing magazine features and blogs focusing on community, culture, entertainment, politics, and new-wave intellectualism.

He is presently creating business partnerships with the initiative of adapting several of his novels into feature films. Tyree is also in negotiations to launch a talk show that highlights contemporary notable authors and their die-hard readers.

Featured Topics:

• “Equation For Life” • “Intellectual culture vs. Popular Culture • “The Purpose of Black American Art”” • “Celebrating Kwanzaa, Celebrating Our Heritage” • “Images of Women in the Media” • “Revisiting Dr. King Is the Dream Attained?”