The Much Anticipated Dear Artist Book To Be Released On Sept 30th

Dear dream chasers,

I have a little announcement to make that comes with a mix of excitement and a dash of “oh well, here we go again.” My much-anticipated book, Dear Artist, Letters From A Rogue, is officially written and, trust me, it’s awesome! However, as the universe would have it, there are still a few finishing touches left to tackle—like images, formatting, and some copyediting. And yes, I was hoping to have those shiny new copies ordered by the beginning of this month, but alas, life had other plans.

So, drumroll, please… I’m pushing the release date to the end of September. Specifically, September 30th. Now, before you throw your paintbrushes in frustration, let me explain!

This year has been a wild ride, especially on the family front. Without diving too deep into the soap opera that unfolded in my living room, let’s just say Klee and I are in recovery mode after a marathon of “family stuff” that invaded our home for about eight months. It was like trying to balance an art career, music gigs, and writing a book while navigating around what felt like a live taping of Days of Our Lives. Yeah, it was that kind of year.

But here’s the good news: despite the chaos, the book is written and it’s better than I ever imagined. There are still some crucial steps left, like perfecting the images, nailing the formatting, and ensuring every comma is in place. And oh, did I mention I’m gearing up to record the audiobook next month? That way everyone that preordered will get a mp3 version of the book as well! I think I mentioned that, but it doesn’t hurt to mention it again.

So, why the delay? Simple logistics. It takes about a month to get the books printed and delivered. Since I couldn’t quite get everything done by early August, September 30th is our new, shiny target date. 

In the meantime, I’m juggling a few music and art gigs, but rest assured, I’m back on track and more focused than ever. This whole dramatic chapter in my life has taught me a valuable lesson. My advice to myself (and to anyone else who might find it useful): do what you do best and let others deal with their own drama. Creativity thrives best when it’s not being interrupted by the latest episode of “Who’s angry at who and for what?”

To all of you who have been eagerly waiting to get your hands on this book, I appreciate your patience. I’m just as excited to share it with you as you are to read it. Thank you for understanding and sticking with me through this rollercoaster. September 30th is just around the corner, and I promise it will be worth the extra days of waiting.

Stay creative, stay rogue, and keep those creative juices ready. The best is yet to come!

Rafi