/24-7PressRelease/ - OAKLAND, CA, January 25, 2008 - Surprisingly, the fact that the book was published at all is, in Deborrah's words "a miracle!"
It all started simply enough. "I woke up one morning and decided this was the day to stop talking about writing a book and get busy DOING something about it." For months she devoted 5-10 hours per day to writing. "I didn't leave my computer much. Socializing was cut to a bare minimum. I ate, I wrote, I slept. I was absolutely determined! Or maybe crazy is a better word!" she laughs.
The effort required to organize material for and write a book was quite a shock. "We've all said 'oh, I have a lot of important things to tell the world... I should write a book!' Well, let me tell you, writing a book is more than a notion, and more work than I ever thought it would be."
Self-publishing was the chosen option. Most major book publishers use contracts which allow them to change covers, titles and content at will. "Once I found that out, I decided to publish the book myself. I didn't want anyone to change the book or chapter titles, or any of the content. Spiritually, I felt it important to put the book on the market exactly as envisioned. So that's what I did."
Creative tactics were employed to raise funds for printing and marketing. One popular strategy: home made sweet-potato pies. "I made so many pies... it was just ridiculous!" Cooper says with amusement. "My house smelled like a bakery for months and I gained at least 5 lbs! But it was wonderful to have so many people around who supported this venture and did everything they could to ensure my success."
SUCKA FREE LOVE! advises readers on complex dating situations such as friends with benefits, interracial relationships, dating people with addictions or other baggage, and the importance of establishing and maintaining boundaries. "These are the issues singles are unfortunately dealing with every day" explains Deborrah.
"I deliver my message in a way readers can relate to, sometimes with a humorous twist, but always down to earth, solid advice. The formula seems to be working, because here I am!"
Writing under the moniker "Ms. HeartBeat," Deborrah has provided dating and relationship advice to thousands on AskHeartBeat.Com. Ms. Cooper and AskHeartBeat.Com have been featured in Black Enterprise magazine, Essence, Honey, Yahoo! Internet Life, and Downtown Oakland magazines, The Dallas Morning News, Oakland Tribune, Toledo Journal, Charlotte Post, and countless other print and online media worldwide. She has also appeared as an on-air guest expert on American Urban Radio's "Bev Smith Show," on the nationally televised talk show "Men Are From Mars, Women are from Venus" with host Cybill Shepherd, and featured on BET Television's "Oh Drama!
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