Hello there! I don’t think I’ve ever paused this newsletter and asked for your help. I was thinking there might be one or two people interested in helping me, but they didn’t have any specific ways to lend a hand. So, let me give it a shot. Please start by watching this short (1:30) video where I share a little what it’s like being an independent artist.
Like I said in the video, things aren’t bad! I’m not in dire straights. Things are actually pretty good! Thank God! But what do you think, could we possibly keep building, growing, and spreading this mission of hope? I believe yes, and hope you do too. (I’m writing my mission, what I’ve done, and what I’d like to do just below.)
If you’ve found any amount of value in what you’ve received from the newsletter or any of my other creative output, please consider this a chance to simply say, “Thank you!”
How You Can Help?
Financial: Would you like to sponsor the production of a new song? Perhaps be named an executive producer of an upcoming project? Would you like to underwrite three months of my marketing budget? Would like to help me reach radio with one of my songs? Sponsor an upcoming concert or other tour dates? I will work with you in whatever way you’d like, including various ways of sending $$. ANY AMOUNT large or small will be tremendously helpful. Please send me an email with your interest. Thank you for considering.
Listening/Liking/Sharing: My Music is available on all music platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. If you don’t have either of those, my YouTube channel is a free platform where you can hear, like, and share any of my songs or projects, like the recent “The Road To Royce” documentary. Also, please follow me on Facebook and share anything that strikes you as valuable.
Subscribe: You’ve probably noticed you could subscribe to this CRAZY HOPE newsletter. I want to keep this content free for everyone, but if you’ve benefitted from it, subscribing at one of the paid levels is really a super simple way to show your support.
Just a Refresher…
What I’m About: I’m all about hope. And I believe people are awesome. I want to inspire us to live bigger and better lives, to keep going through life’s challenges, believing love, joy, and peace will actually change the world.
What I’ve Done: I did nine records as Mark Smeby, and then in 2023, I adopted the stage name Marcus Royce to begin releasing music, aiming for the adult contemporary market around the world. Along the way, I’ve written almost 200 weekly posts here on Substack, published several books, continued my Live Hope Minute radio feature (and now daily email), released several songs, and made way too many videos and features.
What I’d Like To Do: I want to continue on this path, because I’m seeing growth and influence taking shape. I want to keep having fun, but also be very intentional about where I direct my efforts, hoping to expand the audience, finding more and more fellow travelers on this journey of hope.
Thank you for reading this far! I’d love hear from you, even if just to say hello and a brief comment. You can comment here or as always, you can send me an email.
Marcus, There’s no question as to your dedication and determination to create positive changes in this tired world!! You can always count on my prayers!!