Book Signing and Reception with Otis Randolf

The DC Center invites you to a book signing reception featuring local author Otis Randolf. Share in this social networking experience as Randolf reads excerpts from his erotic murder mystery thriller, "Shadows Behind the Rainbow," on Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 5:30-9:00p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community (2000 14th Street, NW, Ste. 105). The event is fee and open to the public and books can be purchased with cash or credit card only. For more information, please contact Nolan McClinton at NolanMcClinton@gmail.com or (202) 232-8607. Otis Randolf began writing in middle school, scribbling poems and song lyrics for his own personal entertainment. Though Randolf had a mild appreciation for writing, his passion was in music, which spawned a 15-year career in various aspects of the entertainment industry. He started out as a music marketing intern, planning artist meet-and-greets for retail accounts, and in-store autograph signing events for consumers. He continued with a popular gospel choir in Chicago, executing the logistics of their musical appearances that included the Democratic National Convention, Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities, and the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at the Chicago House of Blues. Randolf then migrated through the comedy arena, securing interviews and producing shows on college and university campuses nationwide for mid-level to up-and-coming comedians. Working with various students in this capacity sparked his creativity to resume writing, but he ignored it. Instead, he became a Sports Marketing and Promotions Manager, executing a nationwide bar and club promotion for Sports Marketing Enterprise’s (a division of R.J. Reynolds) Camel Amateur Pool League and Pro-Billiards series. Eventually, the company down-sized its operations and Randolf found relief in poetry. He finally acknowledged his writing as more than just a hobby and began performing during open mic poetry/jazz sets, reading material from his personal collection. After courageously reciting lines from his journal, Randolf’s confidence soared and he continued participating at poetry/jazz sets in Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, and Washington, D.C. With his wide range of experience in the entertainment field, Randolf resigned from BET Networks to focus on completing his first novel. He currently resides in Washington D.C. where he continues to cultivate his passion for writing. The short bio is attached to the email as well with current information. If you need anything else, please do not hesitate to contact me.