D. Perdue Henderson

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It seems a lot of people are having a problem getting past the second chapter of Branded. The abuse, fear, and suspense seem to be too much for the everyday person to handle, especially those with children. It's in your face from the beginning. The amusing thing is these are the same people I wrote the book for. These are the people I am trying to reach, but they need to finish the book first. The reason I wrote Branded is to bring awareness to the fact kids are kidnapped every day. I understand the subject of child abduction for sex trade is difficult for some people to deal with, but it's also a reality in today's world. Thousands are reported missing every year. Granted some are runaways, but hundreds are kids taken against their will annually. It doesn’t' matter what neighborhood you live in, how much money you make, or what kind of security system you install, it could still happen to you or your family when you least expect it. People know that...

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Well, I knew it was too good to be true. I went to Barnes and Noble to see about the book signing and get a few more details. It just didn't seem right that they would want to do something for me, only 1 month out of the gate, and my instincts were right on. I was told that the book signing is not going to take place and they cannot order the books either. There seems to be a problem with the way my book is listed in their systems. Once that information is corrected they will try to acquire a few, but the book signing is off until further notice. Now, I am working with CreateSpace and my distribution channels, as well as Barnes and Nobles, regarding the way the book is set up for warehousing. I am also looking for information to have Branded placed on Kindle and the Nook. Then later today, I received a call from Ellen in B&N small press division in New York. She stated books put out by CreateSpace will never be added to their shelves because it is an Amazon...

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The luck of the Irish must be on my side today. (Yes, I'm part Irish.) I talked with Barnes and Noble this morning. Since I am a new and a local author in Milwaukee Wisconsin, the Barnes and Noble on South 76th Street is going to order a short stack of my first book "Branded" and asked if I would come in to sign them. Of course I said yes. This would be my first book signing. I am really excited! I figure they should be in by next week. I will keep you posted as to when the day and time is. Again, Barnes and Noble on South 76th Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Near Southridge Mall).

 I'm learning how to Tweet right now in my #MKTG118 E-Business Principles class through @MATC_news. This is awesome! I could get use to this. I could become a twitter pro. :)

I understand some of you are having a hard time finding my book to purchase. It is currently out on Amazon.com and Createspace.com and sells for $13.95. If you still have problems acquiring it let me know. Help me spread the word.

I cannot believe the extent of the devastation in Japan. The strength and amount of aftershocks those people must endure is incredible. It's like living through an initial earthquake a hundred times over. It was evident that no one was prepared for an 8.9 magnitude earthquake. It's almost as if someone snuck up behind them and grabbed them, giving them no choice but to comply, very similar with the storyline in Branded. With the amount of technology we have today, you would think that someone was able to predict what was going to happen. Japan is known to be technology savvy, and known for having infrastructures to support earthquakes, but still they were hit pretty hard. I guess no matter how prepared you think you are for a surprise attack, you are never prepared enough. My heart goes out to the people who are living through the pain and loss. Mankind is resilient and will survive, but the psychological effects for each one of the survivors will go on forever. Lor...

Being a new author and marketing a book without professional assistance is not easy. I rely on word of mouth advertising, supplied by my friends, family, and fans to do most of the work. But I guess that's part of the marketing process too. I do realize the subject matter is not easy to swallow, but I felt it was something that had to be told. I want to open the eyes of the public so they may possibly becoming more involved in this matter. How many times have we looked at the faces of missing children on the news, milk cartons, America’s most wanted and not really studied the faces or personality of the victims? Or, been annoyed by the constant Amber alerts, while watching our favorite shows, instead of being concerned for that child? I wanted to do something to change that - to make it personal. Most people think kidnappings or abductions won’t happen to them or someone they know because they live in a safe neighborhood. But it happens more then we kno...

Attended a pancake breakfast this morning at the Knights of Columbus in Milwaukee. Met some really nice people and had some good food. Didn't realize how much I wanted sausage links until I got there. I met an overly enthusiastic man named Larry who loves to 1-up everyone on a story. Not to say he knows more but in a nice way to be funny. He would even wink at others when making comments. He made me smile. I talked about the book a little and was received with praise and excitment. Not from the subject of the book, but from being someone who actually wrote one. I guess many people want to be writers, but few ever do and the people there were glad to know someone who did. Got some good information on another book seller that might work on consignment. Will keep you informed.

Just joined the Experience Project which is a blogging site. There you are matched up with other people going through the same experience to just vent or to get information and guidance. After reading some of the personal stories from kids who were kidnapped, I found that Branded is so on the mark. Probably too much. Now the story went from, just being a story with suspense to something really scary, because it's could actually happen. The only difference is most kidnapped are killed and Cat survived.

For those that don't know, Branded is a fictional book about a 12 year old who is kidnapped. It's her story and how she survived. Later, who she fell in love with and why.

The first book was sold in February on Amazon.com - Yeah! The ice is finally broken.

This is my first blog entry.