Fort Greene: A Film by Jordan Thomas Screening at The 2013 Art of Brooklyn Film Festival

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The 2013 Art of Brooklyn Film Festival

Fort Greene, a short film directed by my good buddy Jordan Thomas, is being screened at the 2013 Art of Brooklyn Film Festival on Saturday, May 18, 2013.

The film, which is set in the heart of the rapidly-gentrifying, titular Brooklyn neighborhood, chronicles the events surrounding a mysterious shoplifting incident at a high-end clothing store two doors down from Ralph’s Bodega, the unofficial neighborhood Town Square.

As I missed the initial premiere of Fort Greene a while back, I’m super excited to go to this screening and support Jordan. And as a film nerd, I’m intrigued by The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival, which is now in its third year. The festival prides itself on being the first to showcase emerging filmmakers who are Brooklyn-born, Brooklyn-based, and Brooklyn-centric. “We are as diverse, vital and international as the borough itself,” they say.

In addition to Fort Greene, there will be other films screened, including Clare Kent’s Zoot/Suit, Ian Samuel’s Caterwaul, and Felix van Cleeff’s My Bethesda Angel.

The screening will take place at St. Francis College‘s Founders Hall Theater at 3pm. Tickets are only $10 and you can get them at the following link: http://aobff-shortsblock1.eventbrite.com.

Hope to see everyone there!

Cheers!

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I’m Getting Praise for ORANGE MOUND!

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The other day, I got a tweet from someone who’d read ORANGE MOUND on his vacation and declared it “#motionpictureish.” Quite honestly, I think that’s pretty fuckin’ dope.

Have you read ORANGE MOUND yet? What are you thoughts? Feel free to share them with me, but don’t be afraid to leave a review at Amazon, Goodreads, and everywhere else!

Cheers!

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The Top 5 Regions That Buy My Books

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Top 5 Places That Read Jay Fingers' Books

While most people loathe Amazon, I think they offer a lot of tools that are useful for indie authors such as myself. One of these tools, Author Central, lets us see where our books are being sold.

Being the curious cat that I am, I wanted to see where my books proved popular in America. I wasn’t surprised with some of the results, but others kinda shocked me a bit.

  1. New York, NY — Well, duh. I live in Brooklyn, and have concentrated a lot of my marketing efforts up here. Plus, a good portion of my fan base are in NYC. It’s no surprise that I sell more books in New York City than anywhere else in the country.
  2. Memphis, TN — Well, duh, again. Memphis is my hometown so it stands to reason they would show love and buy my books. Especially with the recent release of my novel ORANGE MOUND, which is set, natch, in Memphis.
  3. Washington, DC — This doesn’t really shock me as I’ve found that people in the District actually read, and many of my old classmates from the University of Miami live in DC. So, hooray for the nation’s capital!
  4. Boston, MA — I find this very shocking. I know few people in Boston so the fact that my sales rank as high as they do here is surprising AF. Hey, I ain’t mad. Peace, Connecticut!
  5. Miami, FL — Well, duh, again again. I lived in Miami for years and many of my people are still there, too. It stands to reason I’d have decent sales in South Florida.

To be honest, I thought I’d have more sales on the West Coast, but it seems my brand of urban contemporary literature doesn’t resonate with them. That makes me sad.

Have you read one of my novels? If so, where do you live? (Represent, represent!) And, hey, are you telling your friends about me? Dammit, you should! Ha!

Cheers!

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Bloggers Wanted to Review the Novel ORANGE MOUND by @JayFingers

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Where Da Bloggers At?

As you all know, my new novel ORANGE MOUND officially released yesterday. While the early feedback has so far been tremendous, I still need some help getting the word out there.

I’m looking for bloggers who are interested in reviewing ORANGE MOUND. The synopsis is as follows:

Ant Sanford has quit the hustle. He was never a major player in Memphis’s illegal drug trade, but he’s still leaving the streets behind to pursue a lifelong dream. And after a harrowing experience during a police raid, Ant truly decides he’s had enough. He has designs on living a legitimate life, and his desire to do so only strengthens once he meets the lovely Tuffy Shaw.

Tuffy is a smart, sexy, gorgeous hairdresser who’s also looking to make changes in her life. She starts by dumping her slimy boyfriend. And when one of the city’s most notorious gangsters offers to fund the opening of her beauty shop, Tuffy accepts the terms. But at what cost?

When Ant and Tuffy meet, sparks immediately fly. Yet the ghosts of their pasts won’t stop haunting them. Ant’s best friend Cornelius is trying to lure him back into the game. Ex-flame Reid continually attempts to force his way back into Tuffy’s life. And what of the beautiful yet psychotic enforcer Gigi Garcia? Everyone’s paths will eventually cross, and nothing will ever be the same again.

Inspired by the titular Memphis, Tennessee, neighborhood in which author Jay Fingers grew up, and brimming with drama, suspense, humor, and romance, ORANGE MOUND is a quirky, irreverent take on the genre of urban fiction.

If you want to read and review ORANGE MOUND for your site, please email me at info [at] becoolent [dot] com or send an email via my contact page.

Also please include a link to your blog.

Right now I am only offering paperback copies, but as soon as digital formats are an option, I will update to let everyone know.

Please keep in mind, ORANGE MOUND is an urban thriller. It contains adult language, sex, and some violence. If you are running a mommy blog or your site focuses on model trains, I don’t think this is necessarily the novel for you. But if you are seriously interested in taking a look at my latest work, please feel free to reach out to me. (And yes, such occurrences have happened before.)

Thanks to everyone out there for all your support. I look forward to hearing from all you bloggers very soon!

Cheers!

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KISSES FOR TATI FREE #Kindle Download FOR ONE DAY ONLY – MAY 2! – Pls RT!

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KISSES FOR TATI by Jay Fingers

My bestselling novelette KISSES FOR TATI will be FREE for ONE DAY ONLY, Thursday, May 2, 2013, for Kindle.

Tati Corona lives a simple life. She has no friends, works a thankless job as a cashier at her local grocery, and dwells in the shadow of her beautiful, successful, older sister Jacqueline. Nothing will ever change for Tati, it seems, until she meets Roy Marble.

Charming and handsome, Roy regularly visits Tati’s job during his lunch breaks. When Roy finally asks Tati out on a date, their minor flirtations begin to blossom into a full-fledged romance. This does not sit well with the overbearing Jacqueline, who demands to know more about Roy. But this begs the question: does Jacqueline have ulterior motives of her own?

Will Tati finally find happiness? Will she escape from her sister’s controlling, domineering rule? Or is she forever doomed to a life of loneliness and misery? The latest work of fiction from authorJay Fingers, KISSES FOR TATI is a riveting story of a young woman trapped in a living hell and desperately seeking a way out.

KISSES FOR TATI is currently only available for Kindle. If you don’t have a Kindle but you have a smartphone or tablet that supports the free Kindle app, you can still download and read it free.

Again, this deal is only for Thursday, May 2, 2013, so mark your calendar and head on over to Amazon and download the story. If you’ve already read it, feel free to “lend” it to others via Amazon’s Kindle Lending Library or share this page’s link. And please please please leave a review on Amazon and Goodreads!

Cheers!

[KISSES FOR TATI by Jay Fingers @ AMAZON]

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ORANGE MOUND: A Novel by Jay Fingers Releases Today!

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ORANGE MOUND by Jay Fingers

Well, today’s the day.

Though it’s technically been available the past two weeks, today is the official release date of my latest novel ORANGE MOUND.

The synopsis:

Ant Sanford has quit the hustle. He was never a major player in Memphis’s illegal drug trade, but he’s still leaving the streets behind to pursue a lifelong dream. And after a harrowing experience during a police raid, Ant truly decides he’s had enough. He has designs on living a legitimate life, and his desire to do so only strengthens once he meets the lovely Tuffy Shaw.

Tuffy is a smart, sexy, gorgeous hairdresser who’s also looking to make changes in her life. She starts by dumping her slimy boyfriend. And when one of the city’s most notorious gangsters offers to fund the opening of her beauty shop, Tuffy accepts the terms. But at what cost?

When Ant and Tuffy meet, sparks immediately fly. Yet the ghosts of their pasts won’t stop haunting them. Ant’s best friend Cornelius is trying to lure him back into the game. Ex-flame Reid continually attempts to force his way back into Tuffy’s life. And what of the beautiful yet psychotic enforcer Gigi Garcia? Everyone’s paths will eventually cross, and nothing will ever be the same again.

Inspired by the titular Memphis, Tennessee, neighborhood in which author Jay Fingers grew up, and brimming with drama, suspense, humor, and romance, ORANGE MOUND is a quirky, irreverent take on the genre of urban fiction.

I’m no longer autographing copies but you can still order from my store. You can also order ORANGE MOUND from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Digital versions for Kindle, NOOK, iPad, Sony Reader, and the like will be available in late May/early June.

You can also head over to Goodreads for a chance to win a copy of ORANGE MOUND.

Don’t forget to download the ORANGE MOUND Official Mixtape by DJ Barry B. Fresh!

If you’ve already read ORANGE MOUND, please take a moment to leave a review over at Amazon and Goodreads.

Thanks to everyone who’s helped make this release possible! I love and appreciate you all! And I hope everyone out there enjoys reading ORANGE MOUND. And rest assured, I am very much hard at work on the next one … MANHATTAN SWEETHEART!

Cheers!

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ORANGE MOUND #Goodreads Book Giveaway (Ends May 6, 2013)

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ORANGE MOUND by Jay Fingers

Win a copy of the exciting new novel from Jay Fingers — ORANGE MOUND! TO ENTER, CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW!

It’s the story of a hustler who’s trying to go straight, and the young woman who’s captured his heart. It’s at times funny, thrilling, and romantic. It’s certainly a unique take on the genre of urban literature.

One of the most anticipated indie books of the year, ORANGE MOUND is a future classic, something you want to add to your bookshelf today!

Visit Goodreads or click the button below. Cheers, and good luck!

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Jay Fingers Reads An Excerpt from ORANGE MOUND (Video)

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As you all know, last week I had a book release party for my novel ORANGE MOUND at Brooklyn’s Hank’s Saloon.

During the party, I read an excerpt from the novel and it was recorded for posterity. Ha! Check out the video above.

Jay Fingers Signs Copies of ORANGE MOUND

So, what did you think of my reading? Too many “ums“? Haha! LMK your thoughts in the comments below!

Cheers!

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Recap: ORANGE MOUND Book Release and Signing Party at Hank’s Saloon, Brooklyn, NY

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Jay Fingers Signs Copies of ORANGE MOUND

On Monday, April 15, 2013, family, friends, and fans came out to Hank’s Saloon in Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill nabe to help celebrate the release of my latest novel ORANGE MOUND.

The event, which was co-hosted by B+B Booking, was a super duper success. People drank cheap yet potent cocktails concocted by bartender extraordinaire Mark and were treated to a great live performance from South Florida hip-hop act The Vagabonds.

DJ Les Boogie was on the wheels of steel, keeping everyone’s blood pumping and ensuring the dance floor was packed and moving.

I pretty much sold out of advance copies of ORANGE MOUND, which I autographed for those in attendance. Oh yeah, I got on the mic for a moment and read an excerpt from ORANGE MOUND (which got a very good reception, if I might add, haha).

Judging from the response I got from everyone, the book release party was a great time. I have o thank everyone who made it possible: Brian of B+B Booking, Hank’s Saloon, Vagabonds Music Group, and all of you — the fans.

Check out some of the pics from that night, courtesy of T-Layne and Lenny P.

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Cheers!

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How to Get An Autographed Copy of My Novel ORANGE MOUND

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If you are still looking to get an autographed copy of my newest novel ORANGE MOUND, then pay attention, because this concerns you.

You only have ONE WEEK LEFT to order ORANGE MOUND, have it signed by me, and shipped to you absolutely free. To do this, please visit My Store to place your order.

This offer ends April 29, 2013. After that, you can still order the novel from my site (and score free shipping) but ORANGE MOUND will arrive sans signature.

You can’t say I ain’t warn you. Ha!

Cheers!

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