Book Trailers, Film Festivals, and Sparkle

This week went by so quickly!  I was super busy doing some of everything and nothing.  One of the major things I did was attend the Metro Detroit Literary Meet and Greet this Saturday.  This was my first time attending but it won't be my last. 

I already knew a few of the people that attended the Meet and Greet and now I know a few more of the talented people in the Detroit Literary Community.  Most of the people there were writers but there was also a good representation from people who offer support services to writers such as PR, marketing, editing, photography, publishing, etc.  There were several speakers that freely shared their knowledge with the attendees.  I'm talking about professional advice that you would normally pay to hear.

I came home with business cards, information, and some great ideas!  Unfortunately for me, I didn't come home with any of the  great prizes that were raffled off, including a Kindle Reader.  I would have loved that!  It was still a great event.  I hate that I had to rush out the door so I could get my little guy to his friend's birthday party.  I could have talked to everybody there, if time permitted!

Sylvia Hubbard reading the winning ticket number
Not mine ;-(

Before I get started on my new project, I have a couple of things I need to complete.  Besides City Girls, I have a few other things in the works, one of which is a Book Trailer.  I am meeting with the author Tuesday.  I've been researching book trailers all weekend and I can't wait to share some of my ideas with her.  I also need to get the last bit of editing done on Waffles.  Submission  deadlines are fast approaching for a few of the festivals.  I think I have a pretty good film and people will like it.  Once the festivals are done, it will be available for the public to view. 

I'm planning on attending the Trinity Film Coalition Film Festival next month.  My friend Malcolm X Johnson was one of the winners last year for his film The First Time I Committed Suicide.  

This Friday I will be going to see Sparkle.  I've been waiting for the release.  So many of my friends participated in making it and it is Whitney's last performance.  I loved the original film, I've probably seen it over a hundred times.  The soundtrack was killer and so far I'm loving the new soundtrack too.  I'll be going to a fundraiser showing so if you haven't made plans yet, come join us Friday night. 

Lastly, I want to say thanks to my friends Yaya, Klassic B, and Leslie for letting me hang out with them.  We had so much fun.  Do not be surprised if you see one of my films in the near future and some of the scenes remind you of Saturday.  Keep up the good posture ladies!

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April

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