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Old 01-01-2005, 01:17 PM
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The Official LAZARUS by Rashid Darden Thread

Okay, so I decided to start a new thread about my upcoming novel so it will be easier to post announcements and later, have discussions about the novel!

Here is the latest update:

Guess what? My debut novel Lazarus is available for pre-order, a month ahead of schedule!

Please click here to pre-order: http://thebook.oldgoldsoul.com/order.html

Publishing a novel on my own has been a challenging, yet rewarding experience. I have learned how to be my own publisher, agent, and publicist all in one. However, such an undertaking has not been accomplished alone. I’ve had great editors, web designers, and a cover designer who will blow you away. In two weeks, the cover of Lazarus will be unveiled!

Pre-ordering Lazarus is extremely important. Sure, order it because it will be the best novel you read in 2005. And yes, order it because you like to read, especially African American literature. But also, please know that by supporting this novel, you are investing in a young artist’s career.

Please consider pre-ordering a copy of Lazarus for yourself, friends, or family. Discounts are available for group orders as well. Wouldn’t it be great if Lazarus sold out before the official publication date of March 31?

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Old 01-01-2005, 04:09 PM
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Ooh... new reading material.
(A request - how about an RSS feed for your updates page?)
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Old 01-01-2005, 10:45 PM
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Congratulations! I'm looking forward to reading it.
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Old 01-05-2005, 06:27 AM
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Ooh... new reading material.
(A request - how about an RSS feed for your updates page?)
I know you can get an RSS feed to my blog, which will also include updates about the book....can you send me a PM or an email about that so I can give you the feed? (I have to ask my webmaster about it first, because I can't remember what the link or whatever it is....is..)
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Old 01-05-2005, 06:28 AM
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Congratulations! I'm looking forward to reading it.
Thank you! Hope you get to pre-order before they sell out!
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Old 01-05-2005, 06:28 AM
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MY FIRST INTERVIEW!!!!!

http://www.sunpiperpress.com/rashid.html
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Old 01-05-2005, 10:55 AM
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I know you can get an RSS feed to my blog, which will also include updates about the book....can you send me a PM or an email about that so I can give you the feed? (I have to ask my webmaster about it first, because I can't remember what the link or whatever it is....is..)
Actually, I found your blog from the original link: I just dropped the subdomain from the URL. You've made my Bloglines feed - congratulations!
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Old 01-05-2005, 12:22 PM
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Just made my order!
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Old 01-18-2005, 07:05 AM
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First of all, thank you to those of you who have pre-ordered so far!

Here is the cover! It's finally ready!

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Old 01-19-2005, 05:43 PM
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Hey buddy, Congrats man

Assuming you were once dardener on here I once dug your poetry...are you including any of that stuff in there? cheers mate

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Old 01-23-2005, 06:28 PM
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Hey buddy, Congrats man

Assuming you were once dardener on here I once dug your poetry...are you including any of that stuff in there? cheers mate

cory
Cory! Yup, that's me man. YES, there just so happens to be some poetry in the novel. One of the characters, Savion, is a poet and has three or four pieces in there that will knock your socks off.

As a matter of fact, I'll just go ahead and give you a small spoiler...the text you see on the right side of the cover is actually one of Savion's poems....
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Old 01-23-2005, 06:28 PM
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If you’re not doing anything on February 3 at around 6:30pm, it would be extremely great if you came to this event! Please share with your friends, colleagues, students, fellow alumni, frat, sorors, and those interested in supporting young black writers.



Come join Rashid Darden and other emerging black male writers in a panel discussion sponsored by the American University chapter of the NAACP. These talented and energetic writers will read excerpts from their work and will be discussing the creative process with all who attend. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to hear never-before heard selections from Lazarus and to meet the author!


Thursday, February 3, 2005
6:30pm
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Mary Graydon Center, Room 245
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4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
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Old 01-23-2005, 07:56 PM
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Are you ever bringing your hot, I mean talented, self to NYC?
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Old 01-23-2005, 08:57 PM
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Are you ever bringing your hot, I mean talented, self to NYC?
Well.....nobody from NY has really pre-ordered the book so far.
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Old 01-31-2005, 11:35 AM
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I got a GREAT review of my novel from Sunpiper Press (www.sunpiper.com)! Here is an excerpt:



When this book was turned over to me, I was told it was a “quick read”. This is true, not because it is a short book, but because when you pick it up—you can’t bear to put it down! By the time you finish it, you will realize how much we are all ‘slaves’ to society. You will also recognize just how much masquerading we do in everyday life just to “fit in”. Rashid Darden paints an exquisite portrait of college life, urban youth and the secrets we all hold from the world to maintain the image we wish to portray.



You can follow this link to download the full review in PDF format. Feel free to print it out: http://oldgoldsoul.com/sunpiperreview.pdf

And don't forget to check me out this Thursday at American if you're in DC during that time!
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