Yesterday, I was invited to participate as a vendor at the Jackon Cash & Carry Supermarket. This was my second event as a vendor. I really wasn’t feeling my best; but, I just made the most of the opportunity. There were a few entrepreneurs; it was great! I was really nervous. Of course, Ms. Gigi pulls me to the side to try to talk some sense into me. It worked (for the most part).
I didn’t sell any books, and that’s ok. I was just glad to collaborate with other people and learn about business. Ms. Meredith McGee was also there as a vendor. She pulled me to the side and shared a lot of knowledge with me. Basically, she told me about how to get exposure, what to do, what to say, and who to connect and reach out to. I enjoyed the knowledge that she shared with. By the end of the event, we both decided to swap our works and review them. It feels good to work with other authors as we continue to uplift and genuinely support each other.
Also, another young lady stopped by my table. I was so amazed at the fact she was excited about wanting to purchase and read my book. She was like, “Girl, it’s amazing to be a published author. In fact, it’s a blessing. God is going to take you places with this book. So you might as well strap in and get ready. I feel it is very vital as an African American to know who you are dealing with ‘image’.” And her name was Jasmine as well.
I guess God is getting ready to take me places; I am scared and uncertain of the “where.” But I am trying to work on my faith. I know God has never let me down, abandoned nor forsaken me. To me, I’m just a small town, countrywoman just trying to find my way, trying to actually live life instead of existing, and find out who I am. And somehow I keep getting pushed back to “Square 1.”
Overall, I enjoyed the meet and greet with the other vendors. Hopefully, things will pick up. Still working on local promotion.
Next entry will begin to fill in the gap as the backdrop to catch you guys up.
Before I forget, I just updated my author/poet website: mcjasz2205.wixsite.com/jnmcghee.
I’m still working on linking my WordPress blog to my website, so I won’t have to keep starting new blogs. I will figure it out soon.
More updates to come.
Until then:
“Speak your truth, Live your truth! Use your voice.” © – Jasmine N. McGhee
Little Girl Blues: Existence of an Image (The Blog) 