February--Short but Lengthy
Sure, February is our shortest month but it was action packed! It's not our lengthiest month but it was definitely eventful! Here are some February highlights:
2/7: Mocha Moms of Westchester Book Fair
Uptempo premieres at a book fair! I get the opportunity to mix and mingle with some fellow authors, exchange information, and get some tips and pointers. Thanks to my die hard crew for having my back--as usual! Extra thanks to those who picked up the title!
2/12 - 2/15: Black & Puerto Rican Legislative Caucus
Uptempo gets some addiitional exposure in Albany. Special thanks to Carrie Mobley, Assemblywoman Annette M. Robinson, Sharon Sweeting Lindsay, Judge Genine Edwards and everyone else who supported. Wonderful networking!
2/20: Book Signing
Thanks to everyone who came out in support at the signing. Additional thanks to my hosts!
2/24: Speaking Engagement at Urban Science Academy (x325)
It's a pleasure speaking with the students of Urban Science Academy. Early that morning I'm a little unnerved as I think, Sure, I'm a writer, but I have no formal teaching experience. Will there be enough material to fill a 45 minute time frame? Later on, I'm pleasantly surprised! The time passes so quickly as I talk with and take questions from the 6th graders that we don't even get to our writing exercise (sorry guys!). Ms. Martinez's 8th grade class blows me away with their spot-on questions and quick character developments (this time we get to the writing exercise). There are also some interesting tales in the making in 820, my final class of the day. I leave having exchanged emails with students and promising to review writing work that they'll forward. I've got a story to review this weekend!
2/25: WritersLifeChats Interview with Kisha Green
I'm doing my first interview! I'll be talking about a familiar subject--Uptempo! Am I a little nervous again? Uh...yeah! But in NDJ fashion, I swallow the nerves, dial up the host, take a deep breath, and get ready to TALK! The environment is friendly, laid back, and I soon fall into an easygoing conversation like any other with Kisha and Andre Melvin Jones, a fellow author. Before I know it, again, time's up and I've completed yet another Uptempo FIRST! Check out all or some of the interview: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/writerslifechats/2010/02/26/authors-andre-melvin-jones--nakia-johnson
2/27: Book Signing
I'm scheduled for another book signing and my hosts have planned and worked so hard in preparation. I'm grateful and ready to attend but the weather has other plans. New York gets hit with over 20 inches of snow. I'm still grateful to my hosts and looking forward to it...but on our rescheduled March date...
To February: You may not have the most days but you made many memorable ones for me!
~NDJ
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