jasmine2013:
First of all, sir Larrysun, you are one brilliant writer. Please, don't ever give up. There's this saying that "it's always darkest before the dawn". I believe your breakthrough is near.
However, to those of us enjoying his work, let's find a way to support him.

summerflame:
Are your parents really proud of you?.. you are such a waste of sperm. I was asking the op and not a stupid specimen like u. slowpoke

kaboninc:


Even in pains, in your despite, in very difficult and challenging situations, even when you're just so down, you write wonderfully well Larry.

As far as am concerned, you're the best writer here on Nairaland and I wish I could do something about it. Like showing your works to already established writers.

I'll wish you luck and would support you in anyway I can. Send me a pm if you don't mind.

fikfaknuel:
These 'God wll see you through' is really annoying. Last time I checked, God doesn't answer prayers thru the phone.

Nairaland has over 1million members.

The Literature section is one of its most exciting, with many readers and many skilled writers.

LarrySun is one of the best, to me, he's untouchable.

He posts his stories here for free most of the time. His 'Brand of Cain' novel has enough genius to win prestigous prizes. If it were John Grisham, you all would shout.

He publishes two books, and none of them has sold more than 10 copies.

Tell me that isn't wicked.

Save your sympathy. The best thing you can do for my mentor now is to buy his novels, buy for your friends, promote them. If your heart touches you to give him cash, send him a PM. Ask for his account details. Don't profess fake love and support.

The reality is, a certain person called LarrySun, who is a world class writer, HAS NOT SOLD MORE THAN TEN COPIES!!!

It pricks my heart to admit. If I were to be in the position of most of you (working class), I would easily help him without hesitation. Why? Because he is good!

But at last, i'm just a seventeen year old, who just finished secondary school, and i'm begging you all...SHOW REAL SUPPORT.

LarrySun:
I'm so sorry for causing you to assault your trousers at work hours.

LarrySun:
Hi everyone,

I don't know where to start from. I feel like a lot of you might have given up on me already; it's not your fault if you have. The truth is, I'm already giving up on myself. Please don't blame me, I beg of you; I'm in a period of depression, frustration and hopelessness. Last week Sunday, I was robbed in Oshodi, Lagos State. My phone and a large sum of money were taken from me by hoodlums. I know some of you might have been trying my line for the past week without success, my SIM card is probably resting in the pocket of one street thug or broken under the ash of smoked weed. The robbery has left a deep scar in my heart. I don't know when I would be able to get back on my feet.

I sincerely apologise because this unfortunate situation will grossly affect the Black and Basket story. I think I should quit writing. It has been over nine years since I started writing and I've not had anything real to show for it. I published my first novel and also my latest work on OkadaBooks, neither of them sold more than ten copies. Honestly, I'm facing some serious personal challenges; so many things have been going against me, and it's occurring to me that I've been wasting my time writing and plotting stories.

Well, I guess it's my fate. I need you to pray for me. I seriously, seriously need the strength to move on, my strength is beginning to fail me. I've decided not to retrieve my line, maybe it's time for me to shut myself away from the world. I'm currently tethering on the edge of homelessness; I'm scared, I'm really scared. I'm scared of ending up in the streets like Peter Black himself. Anyway, rather than reaching for a dream that's beyond my grasp, I would rather find a quiet place and lick my wounds. I think I'm losing my mind. My body is willing but my soul is weak...weakened.

Once again, I am sorry for disappointing you. Heaven sees my heart, I didn't start out to end it this way. I hope that someday you would forgive me.

Sun.

sagon1:
If you want to quit...quit and see if it is the right option.

LarrySun:
Thanks for being so inspiring.

LarrySun:
Thanks for being so inspiring.

LarrySun:
I've been floored. I've been emotionally victimized. The world was dark. I was mentally obliterated by the circumstance of doom; a misfiring neurons in my hippocampus prevented the conversion of my optimism from short term to long term memory. I treaded the path towards the end of this emotional cliff until the good people who see beyond my myopic pride endeavoured to light a match in my dark tunnel and succeeded in guiding me back to the road of rationality.

From the depth of my convalescing heart, I'm grateful to everyone who nursed me back to my feet. They have taught me to be a stronger person. I've realised a lot of people have faced circumstances more unfortunate than mine. Sometimes, one has got to pick oneself and move on. Life will always be a female dog.

I've learned to believe more in myself. I thought I might never be successful. I thought I would not blow even if a bomb was strapped on me, but that's not true. I'm sucking it up and moving on.

In this hourglass, there's an infinite number of possibilities; more numerous than the sands of time.

Thank you, guys, for your kind words. For believing in me. I've never felt so loved in my entire life. You guys are awesome. You've given me something to live for. I know each time I feel down, all I have to do is check my inbox and read your kind words. No, I refuse to let you down. I refuse to let myself down.

Larry Sun is back and stronger.

LarrySun:
I've been floored. I've been emotionally victimized. The world was dark. I was mentally obliterated by the circumstance of doom; a misfiring neurons in my hippocampus prevented the conversion of my optimism from short term to long term memory. I treaded the path towards the end of this emotional cliff until the good people who see beyond my myopic pride endeavoured to light a match in my dark tunnel and succeeded in guiding me back to the road of rationality.

From the depth of my convalescing heart, I'm grateful to everyone who nursed me back to my feet. They have taught me to be a stronger person. I've realised a lot of people have faced circumstances more unfortunate than mine. Sometimes, one has got to pick oneself and move on. Life will always be a female dog.

I've learned to believe more in myself. I thought I might never be successful. I thought I would not blow even if a bomb was strapped on me, but that's not true. I'm sucking it up and moving on.

In this hourglass, there's an infinite number of possibilities; more numerous than the sands of time.

Thank you, guys, for your kind words. For believing in me. I've never felt so loved in my entire life. You guys are awesome. You've given me something to live for. I know each time I feel down, all I have to do is check my inbox and read your kind words. No, I refuse to let you down. I refuse to let myself down.

Larry Sun is back and stronger.