Dearest GoldinFans
On the 10th November 2015 I finally published my entire book of 560 pages independently under Lisa Theunissen (my indie name).
I woke up the day before, which was Monday morning, still groggy from the weekend’s gigs. Yet had a determined smile on my face, saying, “This is it. I am finally going to publish my book.” I did not sleep until I had uploaded the final copy.
That was Tuesday, 10th November 2015 at about 9am.
Crawling back into bed, I woke up three hours later to update the necessary weblinks. Before I looked at the time again it was 3am when I closed my eyes. This has been my life routine for the past three months. Relentless determination to complete something I’ve harped on about for years!
I’ve wanted to share the book on many occasions but hesitated. I’ve re-written it about four times to be honest. All 124,401 words. Well it was just under 100,000 words to start – I have no idea where the other 24K odd crept in!!!
It was the hardest thing writing about what I’ve experienced in studio, on air, on stage, on the road and backstage. Nothing has been plain-sailing. I have worked non-stop to the edge of my being. And I have had to stay level-headed and objective!
You would think with all this experience I would be someone by now. You know, the awesome-singer-chick with a fancy car and screaming fans waiting outside my door…Not convinced it’s all that appealing but maybe a week of that taste in my mouth until I’m exhausted from the hype, would somehow satisfy the desire. Once you’ve read my roadtrip, I guess you’ll know more…
The part that took the longest writing was casually chatting about everywhere I have been, the sights on and off stage I’ve seen, and the people I have met and worked with. Those kinda memories tugged at my big-little heart strings. There are so many memories. And still now in this very second, I can think of at least ten people and experiences I didn’t/wanted/forgot to share!
That’s what it comes down to. Sharing. This overwhelming need to share.
To give everything I have learnt and now know, to someone. Someone who is willing to take the risk to be everything music creates. Someone who is still as curious as me about the fascination of music regardless of the setbacks. Someone unafraid of the Big Bad Wolf!
From me to you, I give you the truth and nothing but the truth #WhoAreYouAgain as book and album.
Who Are You, Again? The Complete Edition
Released: 10 November 2015
© 2015 Lisa Theunissen
All Rights Reserved
Paperback & Kindle http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B017T6UQOC
Who Are You, Again? Album
Released: 15/10/2015
© Lisa Theunissen 2015
All Rights Reserved
MP3 http://bitly.com/DoYouKnowWhoIAm
CD http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lisatheunissen
REVIEW
#GottaLetGo single Rated 8/10 by @SACharts
http://bitly.com/GottaLetGo
Very proud to announce my Book & Album Launch…
SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, 9th December 2015
Skoobs Theatre of Books, Montecasino, South Africa
RSVP http://bitly.com/GoldinInvitation
Unfold more in excerpts, listening sessions and author’s notes…
In summary this wondrous career is what I do, what I LOVE to do and I won’t ever stop! I hope you find the deepest, darkest moments in light. Because that’s my home; right in the spotlight!
Thank you to every one of you and little notes from the start to this point of my career now. It has been the most fabulous last three months of my life putting this baby together.
Remember to RSVP to the launch…there will be secret speakers reading excerpts, I’ll perform songs with my band from the album and of course the glamour autograph added to your copy too. Can’t wait to see you!
Love it, share it, talk about it. That’s what music is all about.
Love & light
Miss T aka Goldilocks
Lisa Goldin-Theunissen
Singer-Songwriter & Author
http://www.goldinlisa.com