Yay! the Book Release Celebration was a success...
The easel, wit the blown up book cover of
Om: My Sistagyrl Lotus ,was stationed outside of
the door, welcoming the guest and used for photo ops.
Inside, the crowd gathered not sure what to
expect. Booksigning? I'm sure several of the
guests said when they received the invitation.
As the room filled the booksigning/selling
table was moved outside in the lobby for more
elbow room. Remnants of various pivotal moments
in my life came together in one room. I spent a
lot of time as a child at Brainerd Library.
This place and the head librarian fuel my
imagination...Family friends that have known
me since I was knee-hi to a grasshopper,
hugged and looked at me knowing
that they've played a part in raising me.
Two of my high school teachers, Dr. Gray
and Mrs. I. Carruthers, came to bear witness
to the fruits of their labor...Friends and
sorors came from New York, Milwaukee,
Joilet and Iowa to celebrate with me...Fellow
writers that I've known for years and have
workshopped my words, came for creative
support...Co-workers came to rep the U...And,
a very special person who just survived breast
cancer showed up in style, with the confidence
of a warrior...Just as many that were physically
there, called to say they were there in spirit...Local
friends banned together to carry heavy boxes,
awkward containers, and worked wit me, not
against me. Everyone that I offered money to reimburse
them for gas, time, or for the things that they'd picked
up along the way, wld not accept my loot. Current and
previous cast members of Aqua Beats and Moon Verses
called or came. One friend even told me she got me
a booth at the flea market to sell books, I love
her cuz she is always thinking outside of the box,
and she meets 'the people' where they are.
They all stepped up and helped, many of which
I didn't have to ask, they just did it.
The Om: My Sistagyrl Lotus teeshirts, bags wit the cover
of the book, and the matching bookmarks (with morals
spelled wit an 'es') were a success (thanx A-).
I love the quirky, perfect-imperfections of all things,
cuz it reminds us that we are human, and if love
was the intent, u cant be mad at it.
I still think the best part was that people came that
mattered to me, those special people from various stages
in my life. It wasnt a wedding or a funeral, but it was
jus as touching. It was also a pleasure to see people that
I didnt know but had visited the website, saw the event
posted on Bean Soup Times, or other listservs. The atmosphere
was intimate and the turn-out was great. Folx supported
me by buying multiple books and gave me plenta of
unsolicited suggestions on, 'what to do next'.
I was reminded of comraderie, and I shamed the devil and
all the naysayers. Those that chose not to be an active
participant, those that were waiting for the event to
come aloose at the seams. Those that jus came to
report back to others. But, I was surrounded by
intercessory prayers, angels, and ancestors that had
sanctioned and blessed this event and who love me
whole and complete wit no strings attached.
My Daddyman (grandfather) was there, I felt his presence.
He told me, "job well done, Precious...you know you're
still daddy's baby." The readers read and gave their own
flare and personality to my words. Always in cross-promotional
mode, Aqua and I did an excerpt from Aqua Beats and Moon Verses,
at the end, to encourage folx to come out and see the
show April 28th...
I measure my own success and set my own standards,
not based upon what others say. I know when I've put
in the work and have done myself well. But what I have
come to realize is that most negativity comes from those
that sit on the periphery and criticize things that they
havnt had the guts to do themselves. Those reactionaries
that are only proactive when they are fueled wit anger
and trying their damnest to outdue the next person. In that
regards I exist in a bubble, cuz I do my own thing...
What's next? Stay tuned, there is a lot forthcoming for me
and my book, and for AquaMoon as a whole. I am excited that
I've had a few profs from various universities contact me to
use the book in the classroom. I am proud that the book will be
used as a teaching tool....And, don't worry, Aqua, got some
stuff brewing as well. We'll be hitting yahll with a double-punch
of AquaMoon !...
Oh yeah, I must acknowledge one person. I always say that
sista-soul-friends love you the best that they know how.
So, to one of my sista-soul-friend's I still feel your
love though you're at your own crossroads. I've seen
you struggle to wrap your brain around all of this,
I've seen your uncertainity on how you've felt about me and
this 'book thing', and I've seen you wonder if you have a place
in all of this. My response is simple, don't question things that you
already know, stop acting new as it relates to our sisterhood, I'm
still here. I am always cognizant of those around me, though
I am not always able to give each person my undivided attention,
but I still see you and feel you nontheless...Love is always in the details...
Oh oh oh oh, one last thing, to that person who considers me a thorn in
their side, I've chosen peace and love. Therefore, I wish you
discernment and success in all of your ventures, and I was never
a thorn in your side, you gave me your power and made me
the focus. I ain't bitter and if you really knew me, you wld know
I always make a special effort to find the good, even if I gotta sift through
bullshyt, I even gave you that same special effort. "The opposite
of love is indifference...if you hate me, then you still have feelings for
me..." (c) Desperate Housewives
Be peaceful,
Veronica
'Moon'
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