That moment when you are super inspired! That is what happened last week
at the Social Book Launch for Blood of a
Queen by Toi Powell.
This self-published project is the first of a three book
series. And HUN-TEE, when I tell
you it is a page-turner, I never lied! That same feeling you get while watching
ABC’s How to get away with Murder, is the best way to describe this novel!
Hello to the new Shonda Rhimes , matter of fact hello Toi Powell!
The night opened with Power House Singer Lenny Harold performing a song
from his EP New Testament: Mountain High.
The melodies set the night perfectly for a grand intro to the
publication.
The book launch was held at Karma in New York City. Guest socialized enjoying food, drinks,
hookah, and music as they anticipated the arrival of the women of the
night. Surrounded by fans,
friends, and family the host of the night Sean Williams shared moments he had
with Toi Powell during the journey to Blood
of Queen. “Toi wanted to say
she finished something and the novel was it, said Sean. Challenging herself, she did just that
working hours and hours. Disappearing from social outings, coming in from her
9-5, putting in a physical work out, and then back to work with on her passion Blood of a Queen. Sometimes staying up
until 4 A.M just to get back up in the morning to do it all over again.
Toi gave the attendees a real look into her nine-year
journey as an author. A short
video was played sharing her inspiration to writing the novel, a back-story to
the main character Ruby, her process, and the soundtrack to the Novel. Yes,
there is a soundtrack to this mind-blowing Novel! Can I get a “OOOHHHYEEAAA”
for the creativity! And the Artistry didn’t stop there. Author Toi Powell premiered the Official
Music Video Blood of a Queen and
surprised the audience with a live performance. Yes Author Toi Powell sings
too, and well might I add! The
inspiring words continued throughout the night. Toi represents hard work. She was real enough to speak on the
hiccups, fears, and the gratitude of finishing what she set her mind to. Toi
spoke to the crowd, “I want you to
pursue your passion, pursue goals, pursue your desires, make sure you do not
give up, do not give up. It may take you nine years; it may take you nine
months. But at some point it may feel like you can’t do this anymore. You may
feel like this is just too tough. I’m neglecting my family, I’m neglecting my
friends, I can’t focus at work. It’s just so much easier to give. But the road
you must travel to be successful and finally feel like you accomplished
something is a road less traveled. And that is totally true! The fact that you
may be holding my book in your hand is just proof that if you continue to keep
going and not let these things bother you, get in your way, not let anyone
deter your path in greatness, You will be successful.”
Blood of a Queen
Now
available on Amazon at https://amzn.com/B01J8RBQ1C
LaToya
Powell
ISBN-13:
978-0997597301
ISBN-10:
0997597305
BISAC:
Fiction / African American / Contemporary Women
-Look
out In The Spotlight Magazine Issue 13 for full interview with Author Toi
Powell!
In
The Spotlight Magazine Issue 12 now available for purchase.
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