Won’t You Join Me?

Now that the dust has settled a bit, I’ve had a minute or two to reflect and process the events of this past weekend and I’m still blown away – and for so many different reasons.  First off…I’ve PUBLISHED MY FIRST BOOK.  What?!?  Who in the world do I think I am??  What in the world do I think I’m doing??  My goodness.  I think perhaps I’ve surprised myself with this one.  This was not in the plans.  It was never a goal of mine.  Even still, a manuscript was written and Still Standing is the result.  Wow.  Note to all reading this post:  believe you me…ANYTHING is possible.  Even those things that you haven’t completely thought out yet – even those things are possible.  Even the things that you keep getting ready to get ready to do.  Yep.  Even those things are possible – if you’re willing to work.  Make no mistake about it, none of it comes easily and every bit of it is the result of focus, determination, dedication, and boatloads of drive.  But that’s not what I wanted to write about today so let’s just stick a pin in that for the moment.

Not only have I published my first book, I had my official book release in a Manhattan bookstore and the house was packed.  Ok, those are all good things, but what I’m most excited about is the reception.  Still Standing was received with open arms, hearts, and minds.  After the show I was greeted with far more warmth, kindness, and adoration that I ever expected.  An extremely humbling experience, indeed.  It really was.  And to take it a step further than that…I had family drive up from North Carolina to attend the event.  I had a cousin drive in from DC to attend the event.  And I had a North Carolina Facebook friend attend so that we could finally put faces to names.  It was super incredible and a totally jaw-dropping experience for me.  I had supporters come that I’d only met and seen one time before, and then there were many dear friends who wouldn’t miss it for the world.  For sure it’s one of those things that I will never forget.  That – I’m certain of.

I’ll close with this:  that will not be my last book reading/signing event and Still Standing will not be my last book.  This is just the beginning.  I have no idea where this ride will take me, but I am strapped in and ready to go, because I’ve got a feeling that this one is gonna’ be good.  I hope you come with me.

My name is Jasmynne Shaye, and this is me STEPPING ON A FEW TOES. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Noelle Ryan

Phone:  323/347-8554

Email:  info@iamstillstanding.com

A Lesson in Resilience:  Still Standing with Jasmynne Shaye

Sexually Abused and Emotionally Defeated, Yet She Still Stands—with a Smile on Her Face

NEW YORK, NY – February 17, 2014 – Tasty Chuckle Publications announces the release of Jasmynne Shaye’s debut title, Still Standing.  The book release event will be held at Manhattan’s Bluestockings on Friday, March 21, 2014 at 7:00pm.  Bluestockings is located at 172 Allen Street, New York, NY 10002.  Please contact them for further event details (212.777.6028).    

With so many left emotionally crippled by the long-term scars of abuse, Jasmynne aims to open a dialogue on subjects that most would rather shy away from.  Raw, honest, and bold, Still Standing is an intimate collection of original poems and essays written by Jasmynne.  The poems read like private diary entries as they recount some of the most painful events in the writer’s life.  Each poem is then followed by an encouraging, thought-provoking essay inspired by the poem it stands with.  It’s an easy read that’s filled with emotion, gratitude, pain, and triumph. Jasmynne's message is simple: you may get knocked down, but what matters most is that you’re still standing at the end of the day.

“Jasmynne Shaye follows each of her diversely lyrical poems with plainspoken essays motivating discussion on such universal topics as love, friendship, the death of a loved one, self-esteem, and the everyday ups and downs of life.

“Her writing is, at turns, graceful, streetwise, sharp, and humorous, but always insightful and inspiring.

“Read this book alone for comfort, or read it with friends for hot debates. Just read it.”

~Michael Dale, theater critic for BroadwayWorld.com

Currently based in NYC, Jasmynne Shaye is a North Carolina native and graduate of NC State University.  She’s an author, activist, business owner, and a NAACP nominated actress.  A member of New York’s WOW Theatre Company, Shaye has been performing on stage since age five.  She is most known for telling her personal story of survival in her award-winning one-woman show, “Stepping On a Few Toes.”  You have but to meet her once to know that there is something different about Jasmynne.  Though she has lived through many difficulties and hardships she hasn’t let them slow her down for not even a second.  She is a fighter, a winner, and a force to be reckoned with, and she hopes her story of triumph inspires others to also overcome.

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LINKS

Still Standing – www.iamstillstanding.com

Jasmynne Shaye – www.jasmynneshaye.com

Stepping On a Few Toes – www.steppingontoes.com 

This title is now available at Amazon.com.