Aesthetic Elevation

As I navigate through my journey, I always smile when I think of all the great writers  that I know as an adult. Even better is the fact that many are personal friends of mine. When I am able to blog about their accomplishments, I’m even more grateful.

As an avid book reader (can’t get with the Kindle just yet), I am always excited and willing to support a fellow writer when they are releasing a book. With the launch for Marlon Green’s current release, Get Money. The author of Making Love in the Rain and Butter is back with a guaranteed modern-day street classic. You won’t want to put this one down.

Green’s latest novel channels the late great Donald Goines, as Fox, a beautiful woman for a penchant for fast cars and faster money as she maneuvers her way through the drug culture and all the perils that come with it. I’m maneuvering my book shelf so I can sit it next to my copy of Goines’ classic Crime Partners. Make sure you buy this book. Here is RiaRob’s rundown

Location: The Sideline Bar and Grille, 880 Capital Centre Blvd. , Upper Marlboro, MD

Photography provided by Chris of Chrisstyle Photography. Check out his site at www.chrisstylephotography.com

Videography provided by Ebony Brice.

Event Planning provided by Budget Fab. Check out their site at www.budgetfab.com

Specialty Drinks for the evening:

The Marlon Green – Coconut rum, pineapple juice, and melon pucker served in a rocks glass with a cherry garnish.

The Get Money – Gin, rum, tequila, vodka, and Triple Sec topped with sour mix and Coca-Cola. Served in a tall glass with lemon garnish.

 

4:00 p.m. I’m greeted by the lovely ladies of Budget Fab, an event company specializing in events spanning three hours or less. I am escorted to my setup for this event. Looking forward to see what unfolds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4:15 p.m. Checking out the layout. Signature drinks, book cover on the flat screen. Book table with plenty books to sell. All in a small section of the restaurant. Amazing how event planners can modify any space, big or small.

4:20 p.m. I meet LaKeisha Green, the author’s better half. I congratulate her on the upcoming birth of their son. She rubs her belly proudly and asks if I want any. I mention my seven-year-old who is the equivalent of two children and shake my head.

4:30 p.m. More well wishers fill the room. I meet Chris, the official photographer for the event. Very cool guy, personable. I make a mental note as I know a few event planners who may want to use him on their roster.

 

 

 

 

5:00 p.m. With so many people coming and going, laughing and perusing the books, I spot the man of the hour talking with friends who came out to support. Then he’s enveloped amongst the crowd again. It’s good to see someone supported in this fashion.

5: 30 p.m. Ebony Brice, the videographer, sets up near where I’m stationed. She proceeds to videotape one of many trips down memory lane, congratulatory sentiments, and well wishes. Hard to get a shot of her as she is working it. That camera is glued to her. I see you Ebony!
6:00 p.m. More supporters swell the crowd. This is a really great turnout! Chat with folks who finally decide to stop by my table. I don’t bite, y’all…

6:45 p.m. I start wrapping up as even more people are coming in to celebrate. But not before getting my copy of Get Money autographed. Shoot, I may be holding a collector’s item. My son can tell his kids about how back in the day a literary giant named Marlon Green wrote books that he read as a teenager. Like I said before, watch out Goines.

Until next time, rise above.

 

Follow Marlon Green on Facebook by clicking here.

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Check out Greenday Publishing at www.GreendayPublishing.com

Also, check out Marlon’s personal site at www.MarlonGreen.com