I'm a little late into my first post of December, but...Happy December! December is always a great month for me, because its my birthday (on the the 4th :), its Christmas, and it means that a NEW YEAR is just around the corner! Gotta love that!
So far, the month has been treating me well, and I have been enjoying the things/people around me. Of course, my ever-elusive job search continues, but I've been more proactive in putting myself (and my resume) out there, so it has been pretty productive this month. Also, I had a BLAST at the Trey Songz concert for my birthday! He's one of my all-time favorites. Check out some pictures from the concert at Madison Square Garden!
I was supes excited!
My sister, Kendra
I was happy I brought her with me!
Miguel, one of my faves, killed the stage!
And of course, Trey :)
I couldn't really get great shots of Elle Varner, who I'm OBSESSED with, because the lighting wasn't that great during her set. All in all, I had a glorious time, and will be seeing Trey in concert again!
Now that we got that out the way...
On to the subject of this post! I'm ecstatic, beaming, and jumping out of my seat because...
I'M PUBLISHING AN EBOOK!!!
I KNOW RIGHT?! I'm publishing. I'm floored with the idea. I have been wanting to publish for so long, and have wanted to go the traditional route (get an agent, get a publisher, yadda, yadda), however, this is the day and age of DIY! And with so many opportunities at my disposal to do this on my own, how much of a fool would I be to not capitalize upon them? The internet is chock full of resources to help me do this, so I plan on using that as a big time aid!
This will be a book of poems, a poetry collection if you will. I know poetry isn't flying off the shelves nowadays, but I am confident in my talents, drive, and passion! Every one is always online today too, and have all sorts of devices & tablets they can't live without, so I figured an ebook was great place to start to get my work to a large audience. :) I'm nervous of course, but optimism is fighting those nerves tooth and nail!!
I want a creative way to stay in contact with you all, so should I do update videos, or posts? I'm not sure, but I have LOTS of awesome things planned for this book launch, so get ready! God is awesome, and I've prayed about this, and I feel like this what he is telling me to do! He's been telling me for a long time!!!
I'm finally listening.
While this process is going on, I would like for you guys to email me: jaidathewriter@gmail.com, or message me here on TJRD.
Happy Holidays!!
xoxo, Jay
I can't wait!
