Darren B. Rankins

Darren B. Rankins was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and is one of seven children.  He began writing poetry in the sixth grade. He attended Middle Tennessee State University, where he took part in his first poetry slam in 1994.  Darren began to submit his poetry to newspapers and magazines and has been published in the Nashville Banner and Daily News Journal, as well as chapbooks and poetry books across the country.

Darren’s passion for writing has given him the opportunity to share his beliefs with others in the form of a successful Christian T-shirt ministry.  The shirts are designed with a combination of original poems, beautiful graphics, and timely Bible verses.

Darren loved writing as a hobby, but wanted to have a greater effect on people. He started his own business, called Pure Thoughts, in 1995 to sell his products and expand his circle of influence.  He has sold or donated over 6000 t-shirts worldwide.  He has contributed to various charities such as the Salvation Army and Feed the Children, as well as many local causes.

He truly believes in continually seeking knowledge from others and takes part in group studies in several area churches. He is seeking to find a better way to love himself and others around him. He is able to share the knowledge he receives in the new designs he creates and the poems he writes.

Darren has spent a lot of time meeting with the public to share his message. He has participated in book signings and public speaking engagements, and has been interviewed on the radio. He enjoys speaking about Pure Thoughts and reciting his poetry whenever he is given the opportunity.

Darren is very pleased with the success of his first two books, Pure Thoughts, Volume One and Volume Two. He has already begun work on his Volume Three. This will be a totally different approach to poetry than his first two books. His goal is to take his readers to places only the human spirit would dare to go. He has completed the CD version of Pure Thoughts, Volume One, which has now been released to the public. He is also working on an excellent Digital Teardrops Video Biography of his life and accomplishments on DVD.

 

Two of Darren's Favorite Hobbies

Award-winning Tennis Player	Multi-colored crochet projects