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The Blog and the Book
I get a lot of hits to my diary. Not as much as Keith Boykin or Rod 2.0, but enough for me. My main "career" is that of a novelist, and not necessarily a web content provider. That's why when I write in my diary, I mainly write for me. Which is probably why people find it appealing.
One of the reasons I started this diary was to keep aspiring writers and helpful readers aware of my journey as a writer. So far, so good!
But from time to time, people ask me what they can do to help. GLAD YOU ASKED!!!!
Did you purchase LAZARUS yet? I know how it is to not have that $14.95 right now, or have space on your credit card to make an online purchase. PLEASE BELIEVE IT! :-D But if you haven't gotten the book yet, now is the time to do so. They are (figuratively) flying off the shelves from Amazon.com, and I will be sold out by the end of the year if things keep going at this rate.
Are you in a sorority? Grad chapters or undergrad chapters, I am available to speak to your organization, whether it's a book signing, or about various topics like "Black, Gay, and Greek" or a self-publishing workshop. Here are some pictures from when the AKAs in Delaware had me down for an event. I love events like this.
Are you in college? If so, email your multicultural center or LGBT center (or both) and tell them you want me to come in as a guest speaker. Give them my website and keep harrassing them until they say "Alright, we'll contact him dammit!" Alumni, you can do the same! Fratman1906 is a Duke alum -- how do you think I got that hookup? ;-)
Finally -- and I can't stress this enough -- pre-orders, pre-orders, pre-orders. For self-published authors, pre-orders are extrememly important. I am so grateful for everyone who ordered Lazarus early and patiently waiting for it to be released. Convenant will be very similar.
*Can I just interject and say that I love Covenant and I can't wait to get it to you?*
So anyway, those are just some of the ways that you can help out, in addition to the general word of mouth (including posting a review on Amazon.com).
I really appreciate all of you and everything that you do to support me. Hundreds of you read my blog every day, and though I don't see hundreds of comments, I know that you visit because you care. I feel that positive energy and it keeps me going! Thank you so much....
YOU GONE LOVE COVENANT! (Just had to say that one more time.)
Posted by Rashid on November 8, 2005 6:37 AM
Comments
Most definitely gotta support Lazarus, but also the upcoming Covenant. Covenant is just as well written, but it's also HOT! Can't wait 'til it's out on bookshelves!
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Commented by Frederick Smith on November 8, 2005 6:34 PM
I AM SO JEALOUS OF FRED SMITH! I WANT TO READ COVENANT TOO! PS Rashid, I got you (you know what i mean).
Commented by Dwayne Wayne on November 9, 2005 11:41 AM
I just ordered my copy of Lazarus from Amazon. Actually, I bought two copies! I'm so anxious to start reading it! I've heard nothing but good things about it!
Commented by whotheheck? on November 11, 2005 2:12 PM
Rashid, I look forward to picking up a copy Covenant. ;)
Commented by Cheril N. Clarke on November 13, 2005 9:53 PM