WELCOME to "The Life of Riley" which will include periodic chronicles of pop culture and possibilities that flow out of Patrick L. Riley's day. That's me!!! Through blogging (and soon some other technological features on which I'll keep you posted as they launch), I will pull experiences from my busy life to entertain and inspire all of you. Through this site, I will share my observations and insights. Some features to look forward to:
1.) "PATRICK'S POP UP(DATES)" will feature stories from pop culture, music, theater, fashion, and the entertainment industry at large.
2.) "The Life of Riley" will also introduce a "take-a-look-at-your-life" section (READ: sort of an advice column), where I will help readers come up with their own questions and answers around what "ways of being" are working (or not working) to have them acheive their respective goals and live their best lives. This section is called "WHO YOU BE?".
3.) Additonally, there will be a free-flowing, organic section called "TESTIFY" from which I will pull from my own life's journey to share and hopefully inspire. Some of the fare may be new musings and experiences. Other times, I may pull from my journals and past sharings to shed light on some uncomfortable truths that I've experienced and that may perhaps play a role in healing someone else's wounds as the real-life experience did for me. From my experience of covering 9/11 as a freelance journalist to courageously coming out (as gay) to my family, "TESTIFY" promises to move those who choose to read it.
4.) And a section titled "PR" (like my initials, but also like "public relations") will include press clips from any coverage I get.
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Happy Hour and More
Looking ahead to BLACK HISTORY MONTH (February) and WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH (March)... and excited to announce that my book is NOW available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are sold.
Please SHARE and consider BUYING & GIFTING --- and LEAVING REVIEWS:
AMAZON:
Barnes & Noble:
1. ANY FUTURE HOSTS can consider securing their books; booking me; and selling on-site to those in attendance at proposed talk/signing - keeping the revenue for the cause!
2. More press and appearances to come - including a Harlem-based Women's Empowerment event in March; Richmond's BND Institute in April; ATL in April; Dallas in May; Cancun, Mexico Memorial Day wknd; Dartmouth University - TBD; etc.
3. We're taking meetings regarding TV/film options.
4. Look forward to sharing more of myself later this year in #THEHAPPYHOUR as one of five of @TheHappyHourGuys co-hosts on digital talk show #TheHappyHour on FACEBOOK WATCH and YOUTUBE. Stay tuned!
As always, THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
#DorpieBooks #LifeofRiley #PatrickRileyBook
p.s.
Doors open at 4pm!
Happy Hour
o Appetizer Specials
o Drink Specials
o $3 Domestic Beers
o $4 Import Beer
o $4 Wines
o $5 Cocktails (single liquor/mixer) !
And we'll toast our NEW Happy Hour Talk Show - @thehappyhourguys
WITH LOVE,
Patrick
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11 things to know on Patrick Riley book
Author Patrick L. Riley here --- with a few quick updates to highlight one more delay and a now-postponed ATL book launch for "That's What Friends Are For: On The Women Who Inspired Me" as books now scheduled to ship "middle of next week" - so any day now (within the next week and change). WHEW! THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE....and look for me at a city near you as we begin to take the book on the road!
With that, some developments and next events to anticipate:
1. SUNDAY/Tomorrow: Though originally meant to be a stop for my pre-order purchasers to bring their books by for signing, I will still be HOSTING the afternoon stage of 16th Annual Drums Along the Hudson: A Native American and Multic in Inwood Park from 11am - 6pm. It's a FREE and FUN, FAMILY-friendly day! AND WE ALWAYS HAVE A GREAT TIME!
The series is based on her 1999 film A LUV TALE (now available on Amazon), imagine - for this reboot - if "Sex & The City" were about FOUR QUEER WOMEN OF COLOR LIVING IN HARLEM! AND GUESS WHAT!? I had the chance to sit in on the table reading of the scripts. THEY - and the amazing cast bringing those words to life - are FIRE: www.aluvtale.tv! STAY TUNED!
4. In NYC, we CELEBRATE Wed, June 13th at Cove Lounge in HARLEM. TO RSVP, email us here: womenwhoinspiredme@gmail.com. COME ONE COME ALL...and PRE-ORDER PURCHASERS WILL HAVE AND CAN BRING YOUR BOOKS FOR ME TO SIGN! We will have MISS JESSIE'S goodies in the house as well!
5. After we launch in NYC, #Denver, Your Soul's Movement, and Anthony Harper are sending for me to HOST a dynamic group of accomplished creative professionals at YOUR SOUL'S MOVEMENT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Sat. June 16th at 6:30pm. I will steer a critical discussion around men in the state of the arts. This conversation is geared to inspire a new generation of male artists and feature national and local accomplished artists who will share their unique stories and reveal what moves their soul. The overall mission of Your Soul's Movement Performing Arts is to cultivate creativity in the community and we look forward to your support! This event is free and open to the public and family friendly. The panel discussion will be recorded and edited into a video taped series presented by Your Soul's Movement. Please contact 303.284.1553 you have questions regarding this event. Please RSVP via this Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/ events/609859069391422/. From Denver to Savannah....
6. Other stops (pending invites firm):
- Savannah (6/17 - 6/25 - including press stops at WTOC, WSAV, Magic 103.5, and appearances: Woodville Tompkins Summer Production Camp & Windsor Forest High School Class of 1988 Reunion);
- NYC (7/23 - Momentum Education),
- Charlotte (7/24 - LGBT Chamber of Commerce),
- Toronto (7/27 - 29 - Music/Social Media Conference),
- Detroit (8/1 - 5 - NABJ Convention),
- Hanover, NH (TBD - Dartmouth),
- Hamptons (TBD - Ellipsyis NYC),
- etc.
7. Of course, you want your hard copy for me to sign....but let me know if I can get you started on reading the book - by sending you a PDF.
9. And with that, I'm still hoping to find support (or suggestions) on any press/partners/donated venues for book signings/sponsors to off-set tour costs - including discretionary PAYPAL drops: patarack_riley@yahoo.com. All helps as many are sending for me (and covering lots), but every little bit helps to off-set the many moving parts of being on the road. THANKS ALL!
10. PRESS SO FAR:
* Journalist SUPREME KENNY MILES interviewed me for ISSUE 53 of BLEU MAGAZINE. I'll find a way to get it to you but it's digitally available via this site: https://issuu.com/bleumagazine/docs/entire_issue_53_for_issuu. 
* THE GRIO: https://thegrio.com/2018/05/24/exclusive-patrick-riley-on-his-book-thats-what-friends-are-for-on-the-women-who-inspired-me/
* ROLLING OUT: https://rollingout.com/2018/05/13/tv-producer-patrick-l-riley-pens-new-book-praising-black-women/
* Half-hour episode of Model Behavior with Sharon Quinn : https://youtu.be/7--tmoHf-do
* The Root/The Glow Up Editor, The Glow Up: https://theglowup.theroot.com/women-who-inspire-meet-the-legendary-bffs-of-patrick-r-1821191095
* LA Wave Newspapers/Book Corner feature: http://wavenewspapers.com/book-corner-author-celebrates-women-new-book/
XO
Patrick L. Riley
Author, "That's What Friends Are For: On The Women Who Inspired Me" (Dorpie Books)
patarack@hotmail.com (e-mail 1)
patarack_riley@yahoo.com (e-mail 2)
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model behavior
Hi folks!
As Dorpie Books prepares mine (and its) debut tome "That's What Friends Are For: On The Women Who Inspired Me" for the marketplace, more press will be trickling in.
THIS JUST IN: a link of my half-hour interview on Manhattan Neighborhood Network's Model Behavior with Sharon Quinn. We talk my life, career, and about the book:https://youtu.be/7--tmoHf-do.
FUN INTERVIEW!!
Please spread the word by SHARING, LIKING, FOLLOWING & SUBSCRIBING!
As always, THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
XO
PLR
p.s.
A few things to know on the book:
1. pre-orders ship Friday, May 25, 2018.
2. feel free to pre-order your copy here: www.dorpiebooks.com/products/patrick-l-riley. OR CLICK LINK IN BIO ABOVE!
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3. we will have a NYC book celebration on Wednesday, June 13 2018 at Cove Lounge in Harlem (as well as other events on which we'll keep you posted)
4. additionally, we are plotting out book promo on the road - including (for now) NYC; DC; Atlanta; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; Denver; Savannah; Charlotte; Toronto, Detroit; and more. Please stay tuned....
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Patrick Riley book launch Wed June 13th and more
A couple of updates:
1. My Keynote Talk for Charlotte LGBT Chamber of Commerce is POSTPONED to Tues, July 24th. THIS, while still attracting bookings:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2102994813270392/
or RSVP (for dinner - available for purchase) here:
Stay tuned for updates! We will be announcing more developments and changes soon.
XO
Patrick
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countdown to book launch
Hi folks,
- Our pre-order campaign funded our efforts to complete production on the book.
- See attached. We are outlining press and book events --- so those pre-order buyers can come out and get their book signed - including Mon 5/7: Harlem pre-book event (Melba from 6p - 9p); Sun 6/3: Drums Along The Hudson (hosting/book signing); Wed 6/13 Harlem book event (Cove Lounge from 7p - 9p); and planned Charlotte, DC, Atlanta, Savannah stops + Punta Cana, Dominican Republic for Memorial Day Weekend.
- After pre-orders ship, the book will be available via traditional channels. Stay tuned for advisement on that info.
- Meanwhile, for those who may want to host an intimate book set for me or gift to a larger group, there's a BULK BUY discount option (from which you can sell the books back at their market price: $35. Easy fundraiser and way to support our bottom line: For 25+ (10% Discount) Enter code: 25FRIENDS For 50+ (20% Discount) Enter code: 50FRIENDS For 100+ (30% Discount) Enter code: 100FRIENDS
- Just underscoring this option for your consideration. You can pre-order here (bulk or to grab your copy or few):
www.dorpiebooks.com/products/patrick-l-riley
- This sizzle demos my media projects and a range of my career - for any booking considerations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJqlByWV594
- My book trailer gives good info in a couple of minutes: https://youtu.be/blN1JVhkTrE
b. Mark & Denise in the Mornings out of Philadelphia on WWDB 860 Am PHILLY (8:30 am) - Oscar/Book Talk (12/24) & Black Panther/Book Talk (2/14):
c. Love the Way You Live with Charlie Lewis: http://charlielewisnyc.com/episode-24-day-life-riley/
d. The Philadelphia Sunday SUN feature on Black Panther includes my pop culture analysis: http://www.philasun.com/local/wakanda-forever/
e. LA WAVE BOOK CORNER spotlight feature: http://wavenewspapers.com/book-corner-author-celebrates-women-new-book/
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