This past Saturday was very bright and very sunny. My family and I spent most of it outdoors. At one point, I noticed a man in a car staring at my daughter while she, my son, my father-in-law and I were sitting outside an ice cream shop. I naturally became concerned when he called out to me and asked if this was my family. I answered yes and he told me, "First off you have a beautiful family and second, I just had a baby girl and the way you look right now is what I'm shooting for." It was then that I noticed the baby seat in the back seat of his car. I thanked him and wished him well as he drove off. You never know when or how you can make an impression on someone. Even when minding your own business. As my Mom always says, "Make sure you're wearing clean underwear..."

Parenting Advice Should Be Free

This got me thinking about the parenting book I wrote a couple years back. In a perfect world, I would have loved for this book to have been the one to make me financially independent. But this didn't happen and after my exchange with the young dad on Saturday my priorities have changed completely. Now I simply want to give it away. To quote many of the little shoplifters that used to get nabbed when   I was working at Barnes & Noble, "Knowledge should be free." Especially when it's advice on fatherhood, one of the more challenging courses available to humanity.

99 Cents or Less At the Kindle Store

Magna Carta this is not. But Kindle it is. According to Kindle's rules I can't sell the book for any less than 99 cents. Darn! But if you're an Amazon Prime member it's free of charge. Yes! And what's best: you don't have to have a Kindle to read a Kindle book, just the mobile or desktop app.

Inspire the Dad In Your Life All Year Long

When I first wrote this book I wrote it to inspire fathers as I'm most concerned about doing my part to empower and encourage dads. But after looking it over once it was done, it can and should be read by both mothers and fathers as it will keep you on your game and remind you of what's important in a world filled with so many things that are not.

• The book is called: DAD: As Easy As A, B, C! (of course it really isn't, but it may feel this way after reading through the pages and completing the included workbook exercises)
• Price: FREE, if you are an Amazon Prime member, otherwise it's 99 cents.

I sincerely hope you will make it a part of your library today.

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Thoughts? Please, let me know in the Facebook or Disqus comment sections below.

Yes I have succumbed to the Cyber Monday Madness. Especially when it dawned on me that I have a couple of Kindle books available for sale. So I drastically reduced the prices and wanted to share these sales with all of you. Writing has always been a dream of mine (if this blog is any indication) and it is a blessing to be able to share these works with you.

A book of no-nonsense common sense for fathers - written by a father.

"Eric has ventured into inspirational writing for fathers, husbands, men and the women they love and live with. The content of DAD: As Easy As A, B, C is entertaining, thought provoking, informative and most importantly honest."
--Bernice L. McFadden, author of the novels Sugar and Glorious.

Buy it here at the Cyber Monday price of $1.29!!!




Love Notes is a short collection of poems and short stories concentrating on the elusive and insanity causing thing called love --- from the male perspective.


Buy it here at the Cyber Monday price of $.99

Sales run until Midnight PST 11/26/2012.

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Thanks for reading! Follow me on Twitter at @EPayneTheDad.

Beginning today please visit my Amazon.com storefront where my books, DAD: As Easy As A, B, C! and Love Notes are deeply discounted. You can own both for less than $10 for your Kindle or as a digital download where it can be easily read on your mobile device or computer (laptop and desktop).

And last but not least the book that started it all, I See Through Eyes.

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There are quite a few of us out here in this amorphous space called the Internet who are doing battle in the war against father-absent households - the condition of growing up without a father. If you need cold facts on the impact of this epidemic please visit and soak up the information provided by the National Fatherhood Initiative. Off the top of my head I know a documentary filmmaker currently making a powerful film entitled Dear Daddy and I work on a weekly basis with a man who is a social media phenom and the co-founder of what can best be described as a movement - a mission to promote positive images of marriage and parenthood as it relates to the African American community. And then there's me...

"With great power comes great responsibility," as told to a young Peter Parker by who was soon to be his soon to be deceased Uncle Ben. Well I don't have great power but I can't deny the responsibility I've taken on being at the helm of this blog. Several years back I made the decision to be a DAD and have it all. It happened and I began to blog about it. My desire to write DAD: As Easy As A, B, C! was born the moment I wrote my very first fatherhood post on this blog. And this Father's Day 2011 it came to life. It is the 2nd in my four-step effort to inspire dads to do more and do better for their families and themselves.™

But like most things in this life, short of dying, I can't wage my offensive of this war against fatherless-absence alone. I need your help:

• Please visit the DAD: As Easy As A, B, C! website and help me Spread The Word. There are pre-made Tweets there and other ways for you to share the news about this book via social media.
• Please join the DAD: As Easy As A, B, C on Facebook
• Please purchase a copy of DAD: As Easy As A, B, C!
• Post a review of the book on Amazon.com.
  
• And of course, if you would, please share all of the above with everyone you know.

Thanks!

I'm the author of DAD: As Easy As A, B, C! - 26 Dos & Don'ts for Fathers. Click here for my story and the origin of Makes Me Wanna Holler. Do you Tweet? Follow EPayneTheDad on Twitter. Live on Facebook? Like Makes Me Wanna Holler on Facebook.

I'm giving away 25 copies of my new book DAD: As Easy As A, B, C - 26 Dos & Don'ts for Fathers. It is the easiest giveaway on the planet.

1. If you haven't already, please Like DAD: As Easy As A, B, C by Eric Payne on Facebook.
2. Click on the CONTEST STATUS HERE and simply Like it.
3. The 1st 25 people to Like the above status will receive a free PDF version of the book (contestants must have a valid email address (a Facebook email address will not work).

That's it!

Good Luck!

Please share!

I'm the author of DAD: As Easy As A, B, C! - 26 Dos & Don'ts for Fathers. Click here for my story and the origin of Makes Me Wanna Holler. Do you Tweet? Follow EPayneTheDad on Twitter. Live on Facebook? Like Makes Me Wanna Holler on Facebook.

We all know dads wouldn't be DAD without MOM. That means we are either in relationship - married or unmarried or were in relationship - formerly married or things just didn't work out with the girlfriend (or worse).

We ran out of time at our last Twitter party since our July 19th #DadsDoChat will pick up where we left off discussing relationships between DAD and the woman/women and family people he loves.

Please help me SPREAD THE WORD. Click here.


To participate this is what you need to do:

1. Have a Twitter account.

2. Follow me: I'm on Twitter at @EPayneTheDad

3. At 9pm EST/6pm PST join here at Tweet Grid: http://bit.ly/oRibGa Once you are in add your name to the Grid (column) on the right.

4. hashtag: #DadsDoChat - if you don't join us via TweetGrid.com or TweetChat.com put #DADSDoChat at the end of your tweets so we can all see what you've got to say. (if you use either TweetGrid or TweetChat the hashtag is automatically inserted for you).

5. I'll be giving away two (2) eBook versions of my new book DAD: As Easy As A, B, C! 26 Do's & Don'ts For Fathers to two (2) lucky participants.

6. Click here to SPREAD THE WORD.

7. See you there!

E.Payne is the author of DAD: As Easy As A, B, C!: 26 Dos & Don'ts For Fathers and 2 other books. For the past 3 years he has posted 700+ articles about fatherhood, marriage and everything in between here at Makes Me Wanna Holler.com. To learn more, click here.

We all know dads wouldn't be DAD without MOM. That means we are either in relationship - married or unmarried or were in relationship - formerly married or things just didn't work out with the girlfriend (or worse).

This week's #DadsDoChat (I changed the name from #DadBookAbcChat) is all about relationships with the women that make us happy and/or drive us crazy. I'm going to be asking a few pointed questions about life when it comes to love that will definitely get the conversation going.

Please help me SPREAD THE WORD. Click here.


To participate this is what you need to do:

1. Have a Twitter account.

2. Follow me: I'm on Twitter at @EPayneTheDad

3. At 9pm EST/6pm PST join here at Tweet Grid: http://bit.ly/oRibGa Once you are in add your name to the Grid (column) on the right.

4. hashtag: #DadsDoChat - if you don't join us via TweetGrid.com or TweetChat.com put #DADSDoChat at the end of your tweets so we can all see what you've got to say. (if you use either TweetGrid or TweetChat the hashtag is automatically inserted for you).

5. I'll be giving away two (2) eBook versions of my new book DAD: As Easy As A, B, C! 26 Do's & Don'ts For Fathers to two (2) lucky participants.

6. Click here to SPREAD THE WORD.

7. See you there!

E.Payne is the author of DAD: As Easy As A, B, C!: 26 Dos & Don'ts For Fathers and 2 other books. For the past 3 years he has posted 700+ articles about fatherhood, marriage and everything in between here at Makes Me Wanna Holler.com. To learn more, click here.

June 28, 2011, Atlanta, Georgia

But God and life had different plans for me. Many lessons came easy. To this day, some have been hard to embrace. But at a glance, they all seem easy enough --- as easy as A, B, C...

Often these simple little lessons that life has for us, in this case, fathers, are the hardest. In "DAD: As Easy As A, B, C!" I've picked 26 to share with you. Each one begins with a letter of the alphabet.

This is my 3rd book and it is no-nonsense common sense for DAD (and Mom too). It's a potent thought-provoking workout for any parent looking to step up their game with their kids and with themselves. It features forewords from Lamar Tyler & Kimberly Seals Allers, the author of the best-selling Mocha Manual Series. It also features workbook exercises to that will require not only Dad's input but also the input of his spouse or partner. With this book I want to raise the bar for Dads. And after reading this book I want Dads to raise the bar for themselves.

Available Now For Everyone
DAD: As Easy As A, B, C is available today at Amazon.com Kindle Store for the price of $7.99. Don't worry if you don't have a Kindle. Amazon has done a great job of bringing their books to you via their FREE apps for:

• iPhone
• iPad
  
• Android
• Blackberry
• Windows Phone
• Windows PC
• And your Mac
  

So whether you have a kindle or any of the above you can not only own a copy but you can read Dad As Easy As A, B, C! also.

Along with MakesMeWannaHoller.com, this book now joins my effort (through the written word) to increase father-involvement. It is my sincere desire to encourage and empower men who are and men who are about to be dads --- from the noncommittal to the thoroughly involved. All of us can use a shot in the arm from time to time.

DAD: As Easy As A, B, C! is just what the doctor ordered.

Today I hope you will join with me as I celebrate the launch of DAD: As Easy As A, B, C!

Download A Sample
If you haven't had a chance to see what the book is about you can read a sample here.

Buy The Book
Once you've done that please head on over to Amazon to purchase a full copy of DAD: As Easy As A, B, C!

For the moth of June and July, partial proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the National Fatherhood Initiative. That way you'll be supporting the advocacy of father-involved families on the national level also.

The Party Is Just Getting Started - Book Launch Events

Black Fathers Radio Show, Hosted by Matt Prestbury
8pm EST/5pm PST today - I'll be a guest of the show and discussing the book. Please tune in.
For more information visit: www.blogtalkradio.com/blackfathersradio

Impromptu-Last Minute Twitter Party/Book Chat
When: 9:07pm EST/6:07pm PST Today, Tuesday, June 28.

Topic: DAD: As Easy As A, B, C! (of course) & What Are the Ingredients of a "Good" Dad

1st Follow Me: @EPayneTheDad

2nd Log on at: Cut and paste the following link into your browser: http://bit.ly/kxXKOY then add your name to grid on the right.

3rd: The hashtag for tonight's chat will be: #DadBookabcChat

I'm looking forward to it. There may be a surprise or two for those who attend.

Thank you for all of you support!


E.Payne is the author of DAD: As Easy As A, B, C! and I Didn't Invented Sex. For the past 3 years he has posted 600+ articles about fatherhood, marriage and everything in between here at Makes Me Wanna Holler.com. To learn more, click here.

It's time once again to celebrate MOM. As we all know none of us would be here and those of us who are DAD would not be without MOM. This year give the gift of photography! I'm offering two(2) complimentary photo sessions with yours truly (valued at $200 each) to two(2) lucky winners. All you have to do is LIKE my new Facebook page for my forthcoming DAD: As Easy As A, B, C! to be entered. The first winner will be selected at random via Random.org; the second winner will be the 100th person to "Like" this page. Contest ends 11:59pm (EST) 5/7/2011.


CONTEST RULES
Open to residents of Atlanta, GA & the NYC Tri-State area ONLY (within 30 mile radius of city center); Current Fan Page subscribers are automatically entered; 1-Hour photo session includes one(1) 8x10 print; Photo session to be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time and date for both photographer and winner not to surpass 12/31/2011.

About DAD: As Easy A, B, C!
It's a neat & tidy guide & workbook of 26 Do's & Don'ts on Fatherhood written by a father. Coming Father's Day 2011 as a Kindle Digital Download. By Eric Payne.

I look forward to seeing you over at DAD: As Easy As A, B, C!


E.Payne is the author of Investing In An Emotional Letdown and I Didn't Invented Sex. For the past 3 years he has posted 600+ articles about fatherhood, marriage and everything in between here at Makes Me Wanna Holler.com. To learn more, click here.

Fatherhood Is A Movement

You can prove them wrong. You have the power.

First and foremost, thank you for being a reader and supporter of Makes Me Wanna Holler.com I can't tell you how rewarding it has been to be able to connect with you in the name of fatherhood, family and positive living in this day and age. For a long time I've wanted to reach out to parents, fathers in particular, directly to give them the things I've learned on own through trial and error. But each time I've tried I've been told the following by "the powers that be" of the publishing community: "You're not a celebrity," "You're not an expert," "You will only appeal to one type of audience," and probably most alarming, "You should write your book for women because men won't read it." Well I've decided to prove the naysayers wrong with DAD: As Easy As A, B, C! It's both a guide and a personal journal for fathers of all stages and their spouses/partners. It is my testimony and proof that you don't have to be a celebrity with a ghost writer to be an authority on that which you and I do every day. This is Fatherhood Revealed from the trenches of real-life Dad-dom.

It's arriving on Father's Day 2011 to the Amazon Kindle Store. But you have the opportunity right now to show your support by joining, Liking and sharing, the DAD: AS Easy As A, B, C! Facebook Page where you will receive updates and news about the book and yours truly, the humble author.

Let's show the world that fatherhood is still viable in 2011. Not only is it viable, it's thriving! Prove that the average everyday hardworking citizen does more than hang on the ghost-written words of celebrities and "experts" who live in glass houses. Thanks for reading and please share this post with your networks.
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DAD: As Easy As A, B, C!

E.Payne is the author of Investing In An Emotional Letdown and I Didn't Invented Sex. For the past 3 years he has posted 600+ articles about fatherhood, marriage and everything in between here at Makes Me Wanna Holler.com. To learn more, click here.

If you hang out on my Facebook Page or opened the recent email I sent out to subscribers, you'll know I revealed that I'm currently penning an eBook on Fatherhood. It's a very short read that will be a combination guide and journal for fathers and the women that love them. Interestingly enough it has taken way longer than I anticipated to complete and I've been very dissatisfied with my (virtual)book cover until now.

Here it is in what should be in it's almost final version:





















If you like, please share in the comments and share amongst your social networks.

Thanks!

E.Payne is the author of Investing In An Emotional Letdown and I Didn't Invented Sex. For the past 3 years he has posted 600+ articles about fatherhood, marriage and everything in between here at Makes Me Wanna Holler.com. To learn more, click here.