Yes, I’m Alive: A Short N' Sweet Revival
Newsletter Fourth Edition - April
Table of Contents:
Literary News: Publication & Editing Giveaway!
Disability Poetry
Projects, Up Now!
Literary News
We've Been Published!
That's right! Remember that introspective short story from Newsletter One? The Hearth of Privilege? The amazing Rising Dawn Literary Magazine has published the work in their 3rd Edition as of March 15th, 2025. To support myself and other indie authors, the magazine has a one year subscription for only ten dollars. I'm hoping to have more pieces published through Rising Dawn, so get ahead and subscribe now to read them when uploaded!
Free Chapter Developmental Edit! Giveaway and Collaboration with the Indie Author Revolution's Indie Author Spotlight TikTok Live on April 26th!
ATTENTION INDIE AUTHORS:
The Indie Author Revolution is hosting a Indie Author Spotlight Live on Tik Tok, April 26th @9PM PST. If you want free book marketing, an opportunity to connect with hundreds of other indies, and chances to win bookish giveaways, come join us!
Contact A.E Amaris or Black Dahlia to get on the priority list, and have seven minutes on the live to discuss and promote your book. Your links will be indefinitely uploaded to the Revolution's linktrees!
Not Sure What To Talk About During Your 7 Minutes? Here Are Some Ideas:
What's the title of your book?
What's it about?
What genre(s) does it fall under?
Who would love this book?
Did any real-life experiences influence your writing?
What's something you hope readers connect with?
Where can people buy your book?
How can we support you?
Do you have any upcoming projects?
Where can we follow you online?
What advice would you give to aspiring authors?
MAGAZINE FEATURE OPPORTUNITY:
Speak Up Sis Magazine is partnering with us for this live as well and choosing one lucky indie author that showcases their book/books to be featured in the summer issue of their magazine!
GIVEAWAYS:
I will be appearing as a guest on the live, in which one lucky viewer will win a free chapter edit from Cyrus Literary Productions!
There are additional giveaways by other members of the Indie Author Revolution, such as: free books and e-books, free character art, art of winning authors, free chapter edits from other editors, merch, free narrator voiceover promo for TikTok, a free page read, stickers, and bookmarks!
Indefinite Humanitarian Book Cover Deal!
Want to help out a family in Gaza AND finally get the book cover of your dreams?
“I am Safa'a, a mother to three young children and a wife. We resided in Zahraa City in Gaza before the war destroyed our family home and dental clinic. We want to rebuild our future by building a small house. It will consist of a room, bathroom, and kitchen full of food, water, clothes, toys and other household essentials. My children are prone to sickness as the tents wear down easily and will not protect us from the summer heat nor the freezing winters. Please anyone with a merciful heart and an ounce humanity can help me and my family on our journey to a new life. Whether if it's by donating or sharing this campaign.”
100% OF PURCHASES OF BOOK COVER DESIGNS GO TO SAFA’A YOUSEF AND HER FAMILY.
Service will begin once you’ve provided proof of donation to Safa’a’s campaign: Gofundme.
See Services for more information, and Portfolio for references.
Disability Poetry
The Value of Rot
A dented seedling. A burnt underbrush.
While our own leaves be lush and robust.
Desperate to deflect, you’re not of debt
We tie a noose, not needed of step.
Creatures unworthy to understand,
Defects in your sprouts, and in your land.
Retract the stilts, retract the soil.
Leave these pathetic worms to boil!
Behold the flower, blooming at dusk.
Such inspirational disgust!
A prophecy of decay, and you continue to stay?
Fortunately, we like you this way.
To flourish with prosper,
Are you familiar with a doctor?
Harvest is due biweekly at two.
You musn’t call in, for that’s taboo!
Our inhales your exhales,
Your rot our indifference.
Hail ecosystems of exploit!
Viva Darwin’s checkpoint!
Projects - Up Now!
The Reconcili-Action Database (RAD) is an unofficial database of MMIP databases with the purpose of being an organized central hub for MMIP resources, activism opportunities, and support groups for families. The RAD intends to track every reported Missing and Murdered Indigenous women in Canada, paying special respect to emphasizing the soul of these stolen people, rather than displaying them as dehumanized statistics – a method to both honour their memory and bring comfort to their families.
This is a non-profit initiative, and 100% of any proceeds collected through fundraising events will be donated to the Blood Tribe Council and Kainai Nation.
