Seressia Glass: Blog Me

Seressia February 27th, 2007

I finally got around to replacing Queen’s Greatest Hits CD that I lost in a breakup four years ago (but I did get the Prodigy cd, yay me). I’ve been listening to it during the work commute.

(I remember the first time I heard “Another One Bites the Dust.” It was on V-103, which is THE urban station here in Atlanta. I thought it was the coolest song ever, and had to be a black band. That bass line? The scatting on the guitar? That voice? How was I supposed to know it was four white guys from England? I was 12!  I grew up with Chic!)

Anyway, listening to this CD, I was struck again by how diverse Queen’s musical repetoire actually is. From Bohemian Rhaposdy to We Are the Champions. From Another One Bites the Dust to to You’re My Best Friend. Killer Queens and Fat Bottomed Girls. Their range–and their willingness to try something different–is just amazing.

So it got me to thinking about diversification, staying fresh, reinvention. It seems a lot easier for musicians and actors to do than writers. Okay, maybe not for Vanilla Ice or MC Hammer. There are a myriad of reasons why writers do–or don’t– try something new.

Fear is the biggest one. Fear that the fans won’t follow.  Fear that you’ll fall flat on your face.  That the people who need to approve–your agent, your editor, your muse–absolutely don’t.

What do you do?

I think you have to stand on the courage of your convictions.  Maybe that means taking a pen name.  Maybe that means parting ways with your agent.  Maybe that means selling that story to a completely different house or market.  The bottom line is, do you believe in your story?

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Seressia February 24th, 2007

And because I think this is so awesome, I want to show you what THIS guy can do with sidewalk chalk.

The boy on the left is chalk on the sidewalk. The bottle and glass on the right is also chalk on the sidewalk. Check out the rest of it

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Seressia February 24th, 2007

I can appreciate creativity when I see it, and this is no exception: Jaime Kennedy and Stu Stone present “Circle Circle Dot Dot”

http://gprime.net/html.php/circlecircledotdotlegos

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Seressia February 21st, 2007

Amazon.com: No Commitment Required (Indigo): Books: Seressia Glass

So I just found out today (by going to Amazon) that Genesis Press is going to release my first book, No Commitment Required, in mass market size. I have to say, I love the new cover. Tres sexy, no?

I think it fits the story very nicely.

According to Amazon, this edition will be out in May. If you’ve dog-eared or loaned out your old copy, you can get this one. I may have to get a copy myself!

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Seressia February 20th, 2007

Dear Lunch Stealer,

I work hard, just like you.  I have to pay bills, just like you.  Payday is a day of celebration to me, just like you.  I bring my lunch to work to eat at my desk, UNLIKE YOU.

I know times are hard for a lot of people right now.  High energy prices, downsizing, meds, the cable bill.

But did you really have to take my lunch?

Perhaps you are in dire straits.  No, not the band.  Perhaps you’re strapped for cash, two days after payday.  I understand these things can happen.  Whatever the reason, you are obviously in need to take someone else’s $2.50 frozen dinner out of the breakroom fridge.

Allow me to help you.  Here’s an application to apply for food stamps with the State of Georgia.  This link takes you to a local chapter of the American Red Cross.  Then again, maybe your issue is psychological.  This place can help that, and they’ll work with your (apparently nonexistent) budget.

Or you could just be a lazy son of a bitch who gets off on taking food from other people.  In that case, I hope the karma train pulls into your station VERY soon, you degenerate fuck.

In the meantime, enjoy these special brownies.  The secret ingredient is known to send people running…to the bathroom.

Have a great day.

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Seressia February 18th, 2007

romantictimes.com: books

THROUGH THE FIRE has been nominated for a Romantic Times 2006 Reviewer’s Choice Award! I’m thrilled that this book was nominated.

When I introduced Brandt in Three Wishes, he just really resonated with me. I knew that I’d have to tell hgis story, and I knew it wouldn’t be easy. I also knew his heroine had to be special. I’m glad that people liked the story and with so many quality African-American romances published last year, I’m honored to be among the nominees.

As a matter of fact, I know two of the other ladies. So Bridget, A.C., if one of you win, I’ll be more than happy to accept your award for you!

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Seressia February 12th, 2007

I don’t normally do these, because, well just because. But I’m posting a link to this one because: a) Pachelbel’s Canon in D is my favorite piece ever; b) I played a viola for a breif time in elementary school and a church orchestra; c) the guy is a geek and I think geeks are cool (see [b]). So for your snort out loud veiwing pleasure, I give you Pachelbel’s Rant.

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Seressia February 8th, 2007

Join me on Saturday, February 17th at the Fayette County Library for “Romance is a Many-Splendored Thing” event.

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Seressia February 6th, 2007

What I Know So Far

Dee says it in her own words far better than I can, and gave me permission to share them with you:

“Every time Black History Month rolls around, there is a lot of discussion about the negative aspects of being in the black end of the literary pool. While such discussion is worthwhile, I wanted to accentuate the joys of reading/writing/whatever while black. Thus, Vibrant Voices was created on my blog. Several folks are lined up to guest blog on their positive experiences being in this industry. Today’s post is by poet and aspiring novelist Pittershawn Palmer. Tomorrow’s post is by L.A. Banks. Others are due to follow.

If you’d like to check this out, go to http://deirdresavoysays.blogspot.com/”

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Seressia February 5th, 2007

Let me add my disclaimer before you scroll on with your bad self: This isn’t a scientifc survey. Karen is a reader and frequent blogger from Great Britian. I don’t know what will be done with the info other than she’ll post on her widely read and commented-upon blog. So if you’re curious, read on….

It’s My Blog and I’ll Say What I Want To!: The Great (Or not So Great) Racism In Publishing Survey…
Racism In Publishing, How Does It Affect You?

Are you an African American author who’s been published for at least one year? If so Karen Scott wants to hear from you.

She’s conducting a survey based on the racism within the publishing industry, and whether or not it’s as prevalent as some believe. She’s looking for black or African American authors who have been published for at least one year.

She would like to know about your specific experiences within the industry thus far. She wants to know how AA authors feel about the current shelving policies, and niche marketing. She wants to know who you feel is to blame for the problems that you face. She also wants your suggestions on how things can be improved upon.

In all, there are twenty questions in the survey, and all that she asks is that people be as honest as possible. Confidentiality is assured if requested, but for the findings to yield more weight, she would request that she be granted permission to directly quote from the answers given by the authors.

She’s hoping to poll at least 100 AA authors, in an effort to ensure that a fair representation is achieved.

If enough authors agree to partcipate, (and depending on the findings) the results may well be sent to representatives within media and press. No promises that Oprah will hear about it, but all efforts will be made to get the message out.

If there are AA authors out there interested in participating in this poll, please e-mail Karen at hairylemony @ gmail. com (without the spaces) with the subject header ‘Please send me the survey’.

The deadline for the survey to be completed and returned to Karen is March 1st 2007.

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