Official Tour Dates

This is the most frequent that I have ever blogged on here, even got me neglecting my food blog but there's been so much to update and inform my poetry/film audience of, needless to say it has been a busy month. Book promoting and book selling, I couldn't be happier. The interaction and positive reactions that I receive from my poems of my current collection and cover design when I attend these events and meet with audiences is mind blowing to me. Not that I didn't expect to be well received but I did not foresee such love. Merci beaucoup!

To update you further, here are the official dates of my book tour, dates that have taken place already and what is to come. If you receive my newsletters you will know that the tour listing was not issued beforehand for a reason but I kept updates via my blog, Twitter and Facebook page so I am more than pleased to issue it officially as it is overdue and I am now less dependent on others to do so. Hence, this being an independent project. Please note that the dates and cities for July onwards has yet to be confirmed as you will see on the poster.

Since the release of my book last August I decided to tour for a year and make the most of it while I work on my second (and third but a different genre) book. It has been great so far, I hope to do more festivals, get more press, more reviews (that's my readers invite) and host another promotion event soon enough.

MUCH LOVE to my Infiniti Promotions team, freelancers and other helpful individuals that have supported me with my tour! There is still so much to do in order to complete this tour to the best of its ability of which is in great need of financial sponsorship, so while I work on proposals and contacts myself it would be much appreciated if you or someone who you know to possibly be ideal for my project, could sponsor me.

If you are interested or have suggestions of sponsorship please do get in contact MissLaurenKaye@Gmail.com.

Again, thank-you for all your listening ears, reading eyes, book purchases, autograph requests (which still feels weird as an unknown person but feels good that it's wanted), your undivided attention when I perform, your lovely feedback, constructive feedback, compliments of my poetry in general, signing up to my newsletters, all your shares and likes of my social media posts (tour date announcements and videos) and overall support. Truly.

Look out for my next tour stop! #ImAllin


P.S. You can leave your reviews for I'm All In via this blog in the comment section on the 'My Books' page or on Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk or Lulu.com of where you can also purchase a copy.

I Got Poetry Luv (Book Tour)

The performances I've done this week have been great and borderline epic for one of them in particular. Without losing my mojo I have a next one coming up before I go to Birmingham as part of my promotion tour later next week.

POETRY LUV
Tuesday 17th May 2016, 7pm
Looking Glass
49 Hackney Road
Shoreditch
London
E2 7NX

£5 ENTRY FEE


Alongside other Poets I'll be going all in with my performance as you can imagine. See you there- but if you cannot make it you can simply purchase my book online!

Buy your paperback copy via Infiniti Promotions, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble. Please note that hardback copies are currently only sold via Infiniti Promotions (Shop Infiniti and Lulu.com).

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Book Tour cont/Muzikal Seduction

After a fantastic experience at Poet's Corner's 1st year anniversary last night where I performed for the sake of participation and celebration (and smashed it), I will continue on with my book tour with an appearance at Muzikal Seduction tomorrow evening.

The event name is very much like the poems from my latest collection- particularly the chapter of Lust, as I intend to verbally seduce the audience with my poetry.

Performing and selling books on site. Come see me, get a signed copy and enjoy the show.

If you can't make it but still want a signed copy simply order through my sponsors website Infiniti Promotions.








I'm All In Book Tour

MUZIKAL SEDUCTION
Thursday 12th May, 7:30pm
@ The Masons Arms
665 Harrow Road
Kensal Green
London
NW10 5NU

£5 Entry Fee

To My Teachers

Like I posted on my Twitter and Facebook profiles recently, it's Teacher Appreciation Week and I am more than happy to praise all good Teachers and Mentors that I have had the privilege of crossing paths with in my lifetime. I have a long education and have studied at my different schools, colleges and other education centres so my encounters with teachers are that of many. Therefore, my list may seem extensive but believe when I tell you that in comparison to some of the dreaded 'should not be teaching just to make a wage' folk that I have had the misfortune of meeting, the good ones stand out because as I have found there to be so few.

So here's to the serious, passionate, trustworthy, professional, knowledgeable and genuinely nice ones (not all on my list tick all those boxes lol but all of them have affected my life in a great way with their role). I may not remember everyone's name but you know who you are; Miss Snell, Miss Gordine, Ms. Peduzzi, Mrs. Rupchand, Ms. Sproule for all your help even after I left, Mr. Birch,  Mr. Hughes (RIP) even for the detentions. My P.E teacher for eventually getting me to like sports to the extent that I was captain (repeatedly). The lovely English teacher in year 7 who pushed me to enter my first poetry competition. Mrs. Downs for making me realise my culinary talent, Mr. Drummond for pushing my class to that 100%. My intermediate class Maths teacher who got me to actually like the subject and who'll be elated to know that I've now got a qualification in Accounting.

Miss Angela from primary school who I should've listened to more than once as a shy child, Mr. Asan, Mrs. Corridor, Mr. West, Miss Rowland, Mrs. Combs and the substitute teacher that rhymed with every sentence fascinating all of us infants and inspired me to write poetry as oppose to just reading it. Mr. Spriggs who welcomed me with open arms and was so sad to see me leave. Mark Mason for being the beloved tutor that you were and for giving me such a fantastic reference. Alan and Daryl for adding to that same joyful college experience that made me do tremendously well in my exams.

The lovely Egyptian man (RIP) who was the only supportive and nice tutor from culinary school. My Business teacher from adult college who had such confidence in the success of my entrepreneurial future. My Japanese teacher, Marivi for helping me to excel in Spanish and encouraging me to take it further. Bob Bentley, Stephanie Caplan, Hassan, Brilliant for being just that (that's his real name) with your determination to see me persevere. Adam Nimoy for giving me the film education and encouragement at NYFA that I was not getting at university back home. Alfonzo my friendly and helpful driving instructor in LA, Alam my extremely helpful (I passed) driving instructor in UK. My kickboxing instructors who pushed me to be at my physical best, making me fall in love with the martial art. Liz Agbettoh for being a great mentor during and after my work experience.

Since I have had the headache of going through many, stressful enrolment processes to apply for all my education I want to give an extra shout-out to all the supportive and great 'customer service having,' administrative team members who made those experiences less stressful. I am specifically addressing those special individuals from the enrolment and the finance departments who went above and beyond or even just did your job as you were meant to, to assist me. If only you knew.

I deteste faculty members and staff that take advantage of their position in power only to abuse students by disrupting qualifications and admissions for whatever their personal or unprofessional reasons may be, thus ruining lives. This strikes a chord with me as you may have gathered because I have been on the receiving end of this too many times to count. I love education but to a degree a hate the process. The people named above have touched my life in a personal way with either their efforts or their kindness, thus helping me to enjoy the process and I am beyond grateful for that.