We All Need Oxygen (Book Tour)

 

We do indeed. It goes without saying that I am just using a pun on words with my title here. Speaking of which, there were a lot of puns and metaphoric jokes made at Once Upon A Mic when I performed last week, some of those jokes were actually funny and made me laugh out loud even the silly ones which is rare. I also had some of the best compliments that I ever received in regard to my performance "Thank you!" you should all know who you are. To my knowledge the event wasn't filmed which is a shame but there was photography and just so you know, I did perform poems from both this book and my forthcoming one to keep it fresh. A year of performing the same poems does get daunting and I always felt it for musicians in that regard.

As part of my (gradually mounting) extended tour dates for I'm All In, I will be a featured act at an open mic event called Oxygen in West London this week. I have yet to check out this event so I am very much looking forward to it as there will also be many other acts of other genres. Come down to watch me perform or to even buy a book, or two! If you are unable to make my performance you can always buy the book online in hardback or paperback (do remember that a special edition is on the way) by simply shopping on Lulu, Shop Infiniti, Amazon or Barnes & Noble.


OXYGEN
Thurs 1st September, 7:30pm
@ Café Zee
5 New Broadway
W5 5AW

ENTRY: £3

Once Upon A Mic (Book Tour)

I will perform at Once Upon A Mic in East London this coming Friday. Performing, signing and selling books for my 'near to the end' I'm All In book tour. More event details can be found on Facebook or Eventbrite.


ONCE UPON A MIC
Friday 26th August, 7:30pm
44 Commercial Rd
London
E1 1LN

ENTRY: £4-5.00

One of My Best Interviews/Appearances

So I was on East London Radio (ELR) recently and it honestly was one of the best interviews I've had so far and I've had quite a few including ones outside of my publishing work (check out the video interview of me as a Film Director with Guide and Inspire). The Presenters were accommodating, friendly and asked me all the right questions, they clearly did their homework and it was refreshing, I admire that.

More Presenters/Hosts/Red Carpet Interviewers need to be that way in my opinion, I am a harsh critic of that and not just because I work in media but I am a fan of interviews in general as they make me appreciate someone (e.g. Celeb/Politician/Influential person) more but not when the are giving one word answers to stupid, irrelevant questions about what they're wearing, who they're dating and their celebrity friends business! If and when I interview someone I learn about them first so that I have knowledge if not interest, in what they are doing, have relevant questions to ask, an idea what people may want to know about them and build a rapport to make for a better conversation. It is a skill that's all I'm saying. Not everyone has it but the ladies of ELR do so rant aside, I am giving a compliment and their compliments of my work was very much appreciated also. Listen to the interview on Mixcloud, bear in mind that I appear 40mins into it.

I had a great day altogether as the weather was fantastic, the interview was great, I went everywhere I wanted and needed to go before heading to my last destination which was a booking in South London later in the evening. That next appearance was to perform at SELAR, quite an eclectic and most certainly memorable evening (nudity took place- not me) but nothing I was a stranger to (the elaborate ways in which people express their art as opposed to nudity lol). I had a nice time, met some great people and the host was absolutely lovely which is always a joy to experience when you participate in such events. Twice my poetry/performance was described as "captivating" oh my days you have no idea how that makes me feel. Glad to know I touch people in such a way with my words and stage presence for that matter.

It was just a wonderful day beginning to end that had me going to bed smiling, don't you just love those!

SELAR 'Dating' and Change in Tour

After I appear on Talk radio show on East London Radio 1-2pm this Saturday, I will perform at SELAR in South London. The theme of the night is dating which goes very well with my current poetry book as you can imagine so I'm very much looking forward to bringing my tour to their audience. Come down it's open to everyone and I'll be selling books!

SELAR SPEAKEASY
Sat 23rd July, 7:30pm
@ South East London Art Rooms
17b Dartmouth Rd
Forest Hill
London
SE23 3HN

ENTRY £3
www.selar.co.uk


RANDOM UPDATE: The last performance that appears on my tour for 29th July has been rescheduled to August! I will keep you updated

Updated Tour Dates

Plenty has gone on since my last post, some good things and some bad things (personally). Thankfully, many good things came out of the bad so I'll shut up in regard to that- for now. What I will say is; one of those bad things was me not being able to attend my scheduled performance at BAC a couple weeks ago which saddened me a great deal. This was because I had a sudden emergency that threw me off everything that I had lined up over the days that followed. Sh*t happens. The situation could have been much worse, I am beyond thankful for that not being the case and extremely thankful for all the assistance and concern from others at the time. I had a revelation that day of 'everything happens for a reason.'

Moving on, things are much better now and are returning to a calmer state where I can refocus my energy back into my work, while being smarter with it as oppose to just relentlessly working harder. I am continuing on with my book tour as it comes to an end (I don't really want it to end as I'm having too much fun!), finishing off the special edition of I'm All In and doing preparations for my next book. See the July listing in the updated book tour poster below, these include more performances and a radio interview. Please note that more dates will follow regarding August.

What is also great, is the new cards that I made recently which made the recipients VERY happy. Naturally it makes me VERY HAPPY in return. Images will be seen from those cards in my soon to be released newsletters, sign-up to mailing list to receive it. To find out more about my Custom Poetry Greetings Cards click here,

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Sunday Roast for Book Tour

A random booking for an additional date this month has been added to my I'm All In book tour. Therefore, I am performing tomorrow at Sunday Roast. Naturally I have been performing other poems of mine that don't pertain to my book, between the time e.g. I performed at Poet's Corner earlier this week as it's one of my favourite shows and I jump on some open mic's when I can.

I'm personally looking forward to wedding bookings this year as those really get me going because the occasion is so celebratory, poems from my book are opportune for that also. To book me as part of your wedding entertainment simply comment below or contact me via the details on my 'Introducing...' page.

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SUNDAY ROAST
Sunday 26th June, 7pm
@ Tabernacle
34-35 Powis Square
London
W11 2AY

FREE ENTRY

Radio Audio for You

My day couldn't have been busier if I tried Monday gone. I had several engagements to meet which included two surprise appearances and my radio interview with the Poets and Poetry Show on PowerXtra Radio, that was fun and I am happy to have added that to my book tour.

Listen to my radio interview via the link on Mixcloud. Please note that it's a 2hr show and I appear 1hr into it. Enjoy!

More shows and appearances have been added to my year-long book tour for July and August, the next one will be at BAC in London 30th June. Keep up with my social media for updates.

@LK_ReelDeevah

Radio & Performance at BAC #BookTour

The upcoming appearances for my book tour will be with Poets & Poetry radio show 13th June 4-6pm and a performance at Rock the Mic 30th June 7pm.

The radio show will be on PowerXtra Radio and you can follow the link to listen to the live stream online. I have been anticipating being on this show as it is 100% dedicated to poetry and spoken word! A growing genre in radio with a faster growing audience, so I'm greatly looking very forward to sharing my poetry, my story and specifically the poems from I'm All In with them.

The performance will be at Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) a couple weeks later which I am very much looking forward to also as I have known BAC for a while but have never performed with them. They do great things for young performers and I am happy to participate in that. I will be one of the featured acts performing at Rock the Mic among other Artists of the variety show. Naturally as this is a part of my tour I will have copies of my book with me ready to sign and sell!

ROCK THE MIC

Thursday 30th June 2016

@ Battersea Arts Centre

Lavender Hill

London

SW11 5TN

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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!

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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

Performing @ Frogs & Jays (Book Tour)

Continuing on with my book tour for I'm All In, I'll be performing a Frogs and Jays poetry event 26th May 2016.

Frogs & Jays
Thurs 26th May 2016, 7pm
@ Lion Coffee + Records
118 Lower Clapton Rd
London
E5 0QR

FREE ENTRY

Link Up With Me in the City

Next stop on my book tour is at City Link Up where I'll be performing poems from I'm All In and selling books on site. Come down, enjoy the show and get a signed copy of my book.

Wed 13th April 2016, 7pm
@ UnderSolo
22 Inverness Street
Camden
London
NW1 7HJ

FREE ENTRY!

Performing at City Link Up

As part of my book tour for I'm All In I will be performing at the Urban Showcase 'City Link Up' next month alongside other Artists. MORE INFO TBC.

Follow me on Twitter @LK_ReelDeevah for latest updates.

New Year, New Things

For some reason the past few weeks of 2016 have been very enthusiastic around me. I mean that in regard to the talk and attitudes of others as well as in pop culture, it's like everyone feels that this is either their lucky year or even better they are making productive plans to make sure that they get the best of out this year. Positivity is what I like to see and hear so it's all good.

I myself have jumped on this bandwagon but then again, being the planner that I am I make productive plans and set out my goals for myself every year anyway, as well as between the time. My main resolution last year was to smile more, I did and it worked for the most part. My resolution this year is to care less about things that don't matter or that are simply out of my control because like Lauryn Hill sang 'After winter must come spring, everything is everything.' Too true.

My main goals for 2016 are to promote the ?*@# out of my new book, have my book tour and make the necessary preparations for my next project. I will always be pro-active with my career goals however, this year I intend to do more things that make me happy in general such as food blogging believe it or not (which I wouldn't have believed myself years ago despite that I studied food and love to eat), enjoy life more and deflect stress more. Don't we all.

I am grateful for many of the great things that have happened to me in 2015, even with the bad things as you do not often get one without the other. My greeting card service did very well, its popularity and sales grew, I published a book and I sold books, I took on film jobs that I did not expect the opportunity of (I am a Filmmaker and freelance in film/video production by trade), I learned a lot and as I love to learn I'm happier to be smarter than I was last year, I also realised my true potential in some areas where I overlooked my talent. Many of my goals were achieved (on paper anyway), I overcame some obstacles and just got on with it. Good things definitely happened and I am pleased.

Bring on 2016!