Book Review Requests:  Although I live to write, I love to read. This is why I'm always reviewing something on Amazon.com for the Amazon Vine program, by publicists' requests and sending out book reviewer requests to popular traditional publishers. However, right now I have so many books that I'm elated to read and can't take anymore. I'm down to four books now. When I've finished the books I have sitting on my bookshelf, this status will be removed. And no, I don't trade my book for another book. If you're interested in reading my book, please click the Purchase Book link. I'd rather buy your book or get a reviewer copy instead of trading off.

Note to Aspiring Authors/Journalists: If you are looking for tips on the publishing industry, I broke it down in detail in my FAQs. Those books, classes, and links were the biggest help for me, so please take advantage of those resources. If you want to know about my personal writing journey, visit "How to Use Your Writing, Journalism or English Degree."

Note to Networking Professionals: If you are contacting me for an article submission, please include a clear statement about what you want covered. A press release would be useful, too, in addition to the clear statement. Please do not send me random links or press releases without specifying how you want me to be involved in this project. Although I'm interested in covering a plethora of events, please only direct me to those that have actually been confirmed and are in working order, no "pending" projects, "I was thinking about it but have no idea how to do it and haven't done any research to start it" projects or celebrity plugs without permission from the celebrity (I'd need to verbally speak with this celeb to confirm that he/she will actually be there). Although I mainly report on non-profit and free events, interview people and review products from samples, I write about promotional items and events with caution. If you'd prefer for me to write something for your site or an outside publication to represent you, visit Freelance Services for pricing rates.

Everybody Else: Tell me something good like Chaka Khan sings. What's up? 

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