Deep Blue Giant reading for Dr. Sotiriuo

A special thank you goes to Dr. Sotiriou for hosting me last week. He gave me the opportunity to introduce his students to my narrative. I did a special reading presentation of Deep Blue Giant for one of his English writing classes.

It was great experience for me. Dr. Sotiriou also offered some detailed commentary and even shared his thoughts of the material. Which, I believe it really helped bring things of significance to the surface and offered his students a perspective on the value of having a unique, fresh writing style.

Dr. Sotiriou takes pride in breaking down literature with his classes, challenging his students to read between the lines and offer diverse outlooks about the stories he introduces to them. I'll share you a portion of his statement from my reading: 

"MJ Glover presented an inspired reading of Deep Blue Giant to my English course at Los Angeles City College.  Students received it very well, and asked provocative questions after his reading. I heard a polished narrative prose from MJ and a story that was heart felt and honest.  Deep Blue Giant will touch many college students' hearts and minds".

Peter Sotiriou, Ph.D. -- English/ ESL Department -- Los Angeles City College

If you want to book me to do a reading send inquires here NevernotCreatingMJ@gmail.com

Deep Blue Giant Book Launch @ Our Favorite Shop

Grab a copy from our shop

Thanks to everyone that came out last Thursday and a special thanks to those that helped make it happen!

My Deep Blue Giant book launch was a real moment to remember, for me. And to be able to express my creativity and have people come through and show great support was a blessing. If you weren't able to make it I have a showcase at "Clae-Our Favorite Shop" on Pico blvd for a limited time.

Except, there won't be a "wall of waves", fly music by "the Fresh Air Family, a special reading/signing from Me or the authentic vibes from those in attendance, nor will Cobra 24 be there taking fly pics, nor Levi Maestro making illy videos. Next time, be there. Thanks.

But Books, caps, t-shirts, and hand cut and silkscreened prints are available in 18x24.

Thanks to you, All Thanks to God. #‎Nevernotcreating #‎DeepBlueGiant

Deep Blue Giant @ Boys and Girls Club

This session was fun, and also tense. I had the opportunity to present The Deep Blue Giant book to the teens at the Boys&Girls club of Willowbrook/Watts. Some were more out spoken than others, some I can tell wanted to make comments but were shy, some just looked but they were all engaged. I entertained any questions they had and offered any helpful advice I could. After the event, I wondered if I was too intense or tough with them but then I received a letter of thanks from the teen director. Then I dropped off some copies to the club. I'll share some of it with y'all.

January 19th 2015

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"Your book, Deep Blue Giant resonated with the Club members. The story of adapting and undergoing change from one environment to another is critical to their thinking. Majority of our Club members live in Watts/Willowbrook and Compton communities and as a result, they face social and economical hardship. Your story emphasizes the importance of courage, persistence, and acceptance of self-identity. These are all aspects of life that all youths need in order to find success and happiness"

From Digital to Physical! We out here fam.

When I first started writing the Deep Blue Giant story, it was pen to paper and even an O.G. style typewriter for some passages. Then it went into a digital phase being offered as a dig. download. for smartphones, tablets and computers. Now, I'm proud to bring it full circle and offer the physical copies, including original photography. You should "mos def" grab one from the shop. I even found out some people have grabbed multiples to give to others that they think would dig the vibration of the narrative.