Update

I recieved my first review today! It was favorable, so I'm feeling pretty good. It was by T.S. Wilkins of thebookcubby.com. I have two more supposed reviews coming. One by the AALBC due April 20, 2010 and the other by QBR hopefully due in May.

I sent a copy to Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, and Ntozake Shange. You never know... Now I am ready for my first book signing with Barnes and Noble. It will be this Thursday and Friday on the USM campus. I made flyers and handouts and have a few books available to sell.

Today I found that my book is being featured at Authors Den. I am so excited about getting hits. I added a few poems from my book to the site. My project for the next month is to set up booksignings. Hopefully, I will have one at the University in Barnes and Nobles and one in Laurel, maybe at the library. This depends on whether or not my books are returnable to my publisher. Something I found could be an issue.

There is a weekly open mic night, Friday nights, at Taste's Bar and Lounge in Hattiesburg. I haven't yet attended one of these events, but I will keep it in mind and will post the days that I plan on going. I recently performed Sugar Metaphor at Chocolate and Candlelight held at Taste's on February 11. No Sugar Metaphor is not in my book, but it may be on the Authors Den site soon.

I created a group on Linkedin.com. Its called Phenomenally Me like the one on facebook. Feel free to join.

I have sold a total of two of my personal copies of Phenomenally Me. I look forward to many more. I have never thought of myself as a salesman, so this is new to me. What I am learning is that the books, pretty much sell themselves. I have quite a few more people who have told me they plan to buy a book. Yay! The journey begins.

Official Release Date

I recently found out that my official release date, when it will be available on Amazon.com and various other online bookstores, is March 20, 2010. So if you order now you will be ahead of the game. Order now at http://www.publishamerica.net/product88848.html. I am looking for reviewers now so you can request a free review copy on the publishamerica.net site.

Join "Phenomenally Me" on Facebook. Order your copy of the book from PublishAmerica.com. Just go to the Online Bookstore and type Phenomenally Me into the search bar.

Out Today!

I just got informed that my book is out. It is available on the Publish America website. It is listed as Poetry and African-American. I encourage you to go ahead and order your book now. Those of you who have heard me read my poetry over the years know that publishing has always been a dream of mine. I can actually say that it is a dream come true.

My next venture is to plan a booksigning in my hometown of Laurel as soon as possible.

Cover Design!

I am still in the process of being published and today I received my front and back cover proofs. I am pleased with my cover design. It represents layers of self and employs beautiful colors. I have waited quite a long time for my cover and I feel relieved that its here.

I have been working hard on my website and have included audio and visual poems for your enjoyment. I still do not have my release date yet. I will keep you posted on that and where my book will be available for purchase.

The First of the Year

Here it is...2010. I am looking forward to many good things this year. One of them is the arrival of my book! I can't hardly wait.