In trying to promote a new book, most authors will usually read a few excerpts from their creation at a library or book store and then sign some copies of their work for readers.
Raleigh author Dennis Parker has taken his promotion to a whole different level. He has done his best to bring his book about Thomas Jefferson to life.
Parker will present “Jefferson’s Masterpiece” on Tuesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at the Halle Cultural Arts Center in downtown Apex. The free event is being sponsored by the Apex Historical Society as part of their guest lecturer series.
The book “Jefferson’s Masterpiece” is historical fiction for middle school-aged children. It focuses on the development of the Declaration of Independence between June 11 and Aug. 2, 1776.
Parker’s on-stage presentation of Jefferson, however, is for both teenagers and adults.
“It’s not geared for any certain age,” said Parker. “I’m basically just trying to share with people why and how the Declaration of Independence was written. The book follows Jefferson during the time the committee was formed to write it. I’m just presenting a capsule of that two month period.”
Parker, 69, has been studying and researching Jefferson for decades. But it wasn’t until a few years ago that the N.C. State University graduate became serious about writing his book.
After the book was published in October of 2010 he began to think of ways to promote it. He gave his first stage presentation of Jefferson just three months ago.
“I have spoken publicly at church a few times but nothing like this,” said Parker. “I just felt it was a natural progression of how to tell the story.”
Parker said he never tires learning about the Founding Fathers – especially Jefferson – and the creation of the Declaration of Independence.
“I love the history of our nation and how it all began,” said Parker. “And Jefferson did so much. He was a true Renaissance man in many ways.”
For more information visit www.jeffersonsmasterpiece.com
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