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Q: How
long have you been writing?
Since age 14. I started writing as
a high school student, publishing mini-chapbooks for classmates.
Since then, I've written more than 300 poems and published
more than 200 newspaper articles, and work in public relations.
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Q:
How do we get you to speak for our organization/event?
Contact Gini Ikwuezunma, publicist/booking
agent for Rings of Jupiter. He can be reached via e-mail
at gin@ringsofjupiter.com. You can also submit form through
my contact page.
> Q: Who are some of the
poets/writers that inspired you?
Of course you have the icons - Langston
Hughes, Emily Dickinson, Countee Cullen, Maya Angelou, Kevin
Young, Rita Dove. I also enjoy the works of Terrence Hayes,
Kevin Young, Etan Thomas, and Georgia M.E. There's a lot
of talent in the younger generations - Terrance Hayes, Etan
Thomas, Kevin Powell, etc. that have mastered how to bring
their poetic voices forward.
> Q: Do you write full time?
Yes and No. All of my work falls within
the Communications/Public Relations arena. In addition to
being an author, I am a public relations officer with Columbia
University (in the city of New York), supporting
the university's international health collaboration with
Ben Gurion University of the Negev. I'm also a freelance
writer.
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Q: Where can I buy your books? How do I get a signed copy?
You can purchase "The Poetic
Repercussion" wherever books are sold - online, in
bookstores, or via 1-(800)-431-1579. If your local book
store doesn't carry the book on their shelf, they can order
a copy directly through Ingram Book Group, the largest book
distribution company in the U.S.
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Q: I'm writing a manuscript - can you give me some tips
on what to do?
First,
finish the project...That's the fun part of all this. Then
pursue an agent or publisher who is looking for books in
your genre. Generally, literary artists don't need agents.
There are key books that will help you get published - "The
Writer's Market" or "Poet's Market" are just
two of them.
Read
everything you can, including, magazines and newspapers.
Support other authors, especially those you seek advise
from ;) and subscribe to publishing-related newsletters,
magazines, and listservs.
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Q: Who is the audience for your writing?
> My works tend to be geared towards
adults. My latest project has a rating for teenagers and
older. A do have a few pieces that are catered toward younger
audiences. However, even as a teenager, I wrote about controversial
issues and subjects, that may not be suitable for school-age
children. I do this with good-intentions, while addressing
the issues of the times. My freelance articles are for all
audiences - depending on the subject matter.
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Q: We would like to use one of your poems for an event,
wedding, or program, how do we do that?
Officially, as long as you don't put
your name on it, it's legal. I welcome others using my words
to support their message or mission. Usually, if you contact
me, I'll send a signed copy of that piece. There are downloadable
PDF formats of frequently used poems, that are easily accessible
on this web page.
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Q: What
are you currently writing? When will your next book be released?
I'm at the early stages of my third book, which I anticipate
will be released by Fall 2009. However, I will release some
of my new materials, and will be freelancing, exploring,
and collaborating on other artistic efforts.
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