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Chris Sheridan's intelligent, informative, no nonsense but highly entertaining basketball website -- aptly named Sheridan Hoops -- is a must-read for anyone who gives serious thought to the world of pro-ball (and its many off-shoots / happenings)... I know this because I often visit and enjoy what's on offer.

When I approached Chris with news about my 35-day KickStarter campaign, he promptly replied, devising a simply solution to my desire to avoid the standard Q&A format. Inviting me to inform his readers about my book / its backstory, using my own words, Chris thought it would be best to offer a personal history mixed with insight. Needless to say, I jumped at the opportunity and believe you'll enjoy the results. The complete contribution can now be read here.

Huge thanks to Chris and the team for the look... it's always rewarding when a peer is supportive of a passion project like The Backpack Baller.

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World famous footwear site, SneakerNews.com recently ran an exclusive look at The Backpack Baller's 26 page shoe chapter. S.N is the first website to post an extended preview of the book's sneaker interlude, so be sure to check it out here (then tweet about it or tell your friends to stop by and enjoy the spreads). Huge thanks to John and the S.N team... since being uploaded, the web post has received over 150 S.N Facebook "Likes". Thanks for the love.

The book spreads, as they appeared on SneakerNews.com, can be seen below... enjoy.

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The Sports Fan Journal.

Run by the talented Ed Maisonet, III (aka Ed The Sports Guy; who has contributed to a number of top-of-the-sports-pyramid websites) and his team, The Sports Fan Journal has a little something for everyone without over reaching or forgetting what educated sports fans want. Recently, TSFJ kindly posted this cool spotlight on The Backpack Baller (see below). You can visit The Sports Fan Journal here and cop the entire book spotlight here. Be sure to bookmark TSFJ and follow them on Twitter (here).

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And sometimes work / spotlights can randomly appear. Check this look someone emailed me from, of all places, a Sixers fan site called Phila Phans. Thanks for sharing. 

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Baller Mind Frame, a smart, worthwhile hoops and culture hub (bookmark and follow them on Twitter) gives NBA fans a strong daily does of quality NBA-centric content. Sandy Dover, a senior contributor to the space, recently agreed to post an exclusive excerpt from Chapter 16: Leading Man. You can enjoy the complete look and editorial exclusive here. Thanks to Dennis Velasco (Editor-in-Chief), Frankie Lloyd (Managing Editor) and Sandy Dover for the love.

WhatIWore: 

Last Friday I contributed to the Purse Blog with 'What's in Her Bag..."  Click through to check out the full interview!

For the past couple weeks I've traded in my purse + tote combo for one bigger bag that fits everything (and I mean EVERYTHING! SLR, laptop, cords galore, water bottles, gadgets and Gizmos, and all of normal goodies that go into a handbag).  This Lucia Weekender bag comes with three huge sections plus loads of little pockets.  I must have pockets!  I can't wait to take this on my next flight or over night trip.