Upcoming Video and Possible Reading

After receiving several "No"s when I asked about reading my poetry in different places, including bookstores and coffee shops (or simply not getting called back after leaving my info), I went into a process of deep thought. What does this mean? What should I do next?, I asked myself, feeling nonplussed about the responses I had received.

After much thought, I've decided to take two simple steps.

The first is to post a video on YouTube of me reading my poetry or a portion of my book (most likely poetry). I'll start off with just one, but as I rack up the views and receive responses, I'm sure I will post plenty more. Truth be told, I've always had a desire to post something of my own work on YouTube, related to music, writing or both, so I'm very excited about this new project! As soon as I have uploaded the first video, I'll post the info on here so that you can have direct access to the video through my blog!

The second is that I am going to try again. Even though social media and blogging are very pleasurable and two great outlets for me to communicate with people and become more well-known as a writer, I know that an in-person event, such as a poetry reading, is a great opportunity to connect with people, and just because I was rejected or ignored a few times it doesn't mean it isn't worth it. :) I will reach out to places a bit further from home for opportunities. If I can, I'll even enter a poetry slam and see how that goes. Once I know if I'll be doing a reading of any sorts, I will post the info here, in hopes that anyone who reads this blog will be able to make it :)

More updates on my work soon to come! If you haven't already checked out my Book Recommendations blog, feel free to do so: http://cjustusbookrecommendations.blogspot.com

If you have any comments, feel free to post! I appreciate your views ;)