Book Tour - Completed - Waldenbooks - New Bern, NC

Greetings Everyone,

Well, this was the last stop of my book signing tour beginning in North Carolina. It has been quite a journey this past 4 months promoting my new book -- Black America, Body Beautiful: How the African American Image is Changing Fashion, Fitness, and Other Industries -- in 4 major cities in North Carolina. I have learned so much from all of the interested customers from each bookstore and I appreciate their questions and comments.

In particular, the New Bern audience had some very interesting questions and comments. Although it's somewhat difficult to grasp a man writing a book about fashion, body image and body types, they were receptive and curious of the topic as well as realizing that African Americans are making a major impact in fashion, fitness and of course -- POLITICS!! The fact that the country elected Barack Obama as our 44th President, many people of all backgrounds, are finally recognizing African Americans impact.

In the end, the New Bern audience was pleased that someone like myself is stepping forward and promotiong POSITIVE physical and visual images associated with African Americans.

Of course, I want to thank the staff at the New Bern Waldenbook store and all the customers who shared some time to chat about my book, publishing, and the general community issues of New Bern. Before leaving, I signed several autographed copies of the book so all those who are interested, the New Bern Waldenbook store have some autographed books also.

If you would like to send me an email about the book tour or receive an autographed copy of my book, please send your request to: feedback@blackamericabodybeautiful.com

Book Tour Continues - Waldenbooks - Durham, NC

Greetings Everyone,

This is the second stop of my nationwide book tour for my new book, "Black America, Body Beautiful: How the African American Image is Changing Fashion, Fitness and Other Industries."

Today, I signed books and had some lively discussion with people who stopped by the Waldenbooks at the Northgate Mall in Durham, North Carolina. The event lasted from 11:00am - 3:00pm and I enjoyed every moment of it. A majority of visitors were mostly curious about the title and the general topic. Once I elaborated about the book's major themes, they were quite pleased with the message and the reason why I wrote the book.

In fact, one woman stated, "Timing is Everything," and appreciated the overall message of my book.

Additional messages that really hit home with the individuals who I spoke with was the detail of the cultural history of African Americans with fashion and beauty, the need for an organization to promote positive visual images of African Americans, and the concern about the images of African American being exported to other countries by our mainstream media.

Overall, I had a very enjoyable, delightful and insightful visit to the Durham community. Additionally, the staff at the Waldenbooks store were very gracious and hospitable throughout my book signing.

SEE YOU ON THE NEXT BOOK TOUR STOP IN NORTH CAROLINA!!

Book Tour - Another Tour Date Added

Greetings Everyone,

Well, the excitement is continuing to build with my new book and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone at the various bookstore events. My new book -- "Black America, Body Beautiful: How the African American Image is Changing Fashion, Fitness and Other Industries" is creating a new dialogue and response to a wide variety of issues that's currently in the news.

Today, I received another confirmation from a bookstore. Here is the next book signing date and logistics:

• Book Discussion & Book Signing -- Waldenbooks -- Durham, North Carolina inside Nothgate Mall -- September 27th -- 11:00am - 3:00pm (Address: 1058 West Club Boulevard, Durham, NC)

If you are in the area, please do not hesitate to stop by and join our conversation, discussion and networking. I look forward to signing your books at Waldenbook store.

Book Tour - Additional Tour Date

Greetings Everyone,

The excitement is building and I'm looking forward to my nationwide tour to promote my brand new upcoming book -- "Black America, Body Beautiful: How the African American Image is Changing Fashion, Fitness, and Other Industries."

As promised once I receive confirmation from bookstores, I will post the additional book tour dates on this blog. Here is the next book signing date and logistics:

• Book Discussion & Book Signing -- Waldenbooks -- New Bern, North Carolina - September 6th -- 11:00am - 3:00pm (Address: 3034 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, New Bern, NC)

If you are in the area, please do not hesitate to stop by and join our conversation and discussion. I look forward to signing your books at Waldenbook store.