Where I'm at

It feels like there are so many projects living rent free in my head, but I really need for they asses to start kickin' in.  Life is good, it could be better.  Pouring my soul on here doesn't always feel like the best use of my time, but I'm doing it anyway.

Project 1, I'm working on some flash fiction stories that need to be finished and polished.  I'm trying to figure out if I should have them here, on the blog, or on Medium.  I'm not really particular, but I feel like I need the press, the attention.  (That's the funny/soul on here part)  It's always a strange feeling when I promote my writing, it oddly feels like I'm promoting me.  So when I talk about press, I feel like I'm talking about attention--but that's not really the case.

Project 2, I'm always working on promotions and marketing for the books.  The latest is a cooperation with a IG influencer.  And it's ok, but I'm not throughly convinced it'll garner more sales. It's frustrating, the cost needed to promote a great book.  But it's like the homie Eryk always says, you can write the greatest book, but if no ones knows about it, it's not really the greatest book.  

Project 3, I'm working on a manuscript for a book or short stories and essays.  It's somewhat of a slow go because of project 1.  But we'll see.  I'm also kicking around the idea of doing a short chapbook of poetry.  I really want to go through the book cover phase and find some really dope/beautiful artwork for a cover.  Maybe even have some of it within the book.  Not super sure right now.

But that's where I'm at.  Couple all this with being an educator full time, and trying to figure out that life...it's just cruel.

So if you come across this post, and wonder how you can help, here's some suggestions

1. Post a pic of any of my books on your IG, Twitter, FB, or Tik Tok.  (totally free & easy)

2 Repost my pinned tweet that talks about the new book "Fire Molten & Ash" (totally free & easy)

3. Follow my Author Clarence Barbee on Facebook, and tell people about it (totally free & easy)

4. Buy a book and leave a review (ebook is $4.00)

If you can do this, I'd appreciate it!  Also vote for where you think the new short stories should go!  See ya soon!