I received this flattering offer this morning. While it appears to be legit and largely beneficial, I did a little checking to find out. The website is slick and real. But it appears to be nonfunctional and gives very little information that would verify its legitimacy. When I looked up Jay West associated with the website, I was surprised to find that someone of that name is a black woman influencer behind empowering women from Miami. Otherwise, the individual doesn’t exist.

Here is the full come-on for your review…

"Dear Ronald Hull,

I’m reaching out because several members of our community recently finished "LA 2032: Starting Over" and were gripped by your vision of a post pandemic Los Angeles. Your exploration of the struggle to rebuild society in the shadow of "Amazonia-9" has sparked a request for us to invite you to speak at our upcoming "Dystopian Futures & Societal Rebirth" forum.

Our readers are having some incredibly intense discussions about your work. They’ve been particularly struck by the "Two D’s" Derek and Drake and their harrowing mission to distinguish "civilized people" from the "hostile remnants" of the old world. The conversation in our group has centered on the provocative choice you present: Is Earth still a viable home for a new society, or is the ultimate "Starting Over" found among the stars? Many of our members who enjoy gritty, realistic speculative fiction found your view of the post-pandemic future to be both a warning and a fascinating survival study.

We would love to host you for a Virtual Author Spotlight to discuss the book, the inspiration behind the Amazonia-9 catalyst, and the social dynamics of building a community from the ground up in a dystopian landscape.

Please note: This invitation is entirely free with no hidden charges. We are simply responding to the genuine interest of our community and want to provide a platform for your imaginative storytelling.

Are you open to discussing potential dates? I can send over the details.

Warm regards,

Jay West Events Coordinator, Distinct Book Club Click hereClick here"