Birthday Stylee

So, my birthday was last week.  It was on the 8th, to be exact.  I am now officially 46 years old.  Didn't really do much for my birthday, considering how COVID-19 has shut down most businesses.  I didn't really want to go to any of the open restaurants, and I'm still a little leery about going into enclosed spaces.  It wasn't a total loss; I actually had some friends surprise me last weekend, and get me a cake, and some chips.  An elder sister and I had birthdays last week, so as to celebrate both of our birthdays, they equally got us the cake and chips.  I was really humbled by that, and truly appreciated my friends for it.  I don't really have too many people out here in Delaware that I associate with, so this act of kindness really meant a lot to me.  

So, Latino Heritage Month has officially ended, as of yesterday.  The month is celebrated from September 15th-October 15th, so yesterday was the 'official' last day for it.  I've been running a series to celebrate the month on YouTube, through my web series "The Rough Draft".  I called it my #CelebratingLatinoHeritageMonth series, and just posted the final video for it, today.  The series is 6 episodes long, and features my Latino lead characters in my novels, and my Latino-themed books.  I hope that you guys will check out the videos, and hopefully be inspired to buy the books.  ALWAYS remember to celebrate your heritage, and celebrate your culture.  Viva mi gente Latino!!!  Soy negro, y orgullo!!!

 

I'm still working on my repatriation plans.  As I've stated before, my top choices are to repatriate to either Gambia in the west of Africa, or to Tanzania in the east.  Just trying to get the passport taken care of, as well as figure out what I need to transport over there.  I've been following some Youtubers who have repatriated to the continent, and hope to connect with them, before my move next year.  My secondary choices are Senegal in the west, and Uganda in the east.  I'm still open to other countries, I just wanna gtfo of the US.  I've had enough.  I 'm also trying to figure what type of business that I'd like to open over there.  I'm still considering the bookstore & cafe idea, but I'm also considering a gym/fitness center, as well.  Other than building my writing career on the continent, I'd like to have something to pass on to my future children...when I finally find a wife to have children with. 

My next book is DONE!!!  I will be releasing a new novel in 2021.  Knuckle Up is another conversion project of mine, and I'm really looking forward to releasing it.  I have an idea for a release date, and I'll be letting you guys know when within the next month.  Stay tuned!!!

That is all for now.  I'll be contacting you guys, soon enough with the release date details.

Keep the fist raised.

#AlwaysOnMyLiteraryGrind

The OCTOBER Edition-Latino Heritage Month

 We have now entered into the month of October.  October is the SECOND half of Latino Heritage Month.  It is also the start of the fall season;  of course, the Autumnal Equinox was in September, buuut you get my drift.  October also happens to be my birthday month...the 8th, to be exact.  I'll be turning 46 years old.  Yay, me.

 

I'm continuing with my celebration for Latino Heritage Month.  I've been doing my series on "The Rough Draft" on YouTube to celebrate it; my #CelebratingLatinoHeritageMonth video series, profiling my Latino lead characters, and Latino-themed books.  Been doing what I can to promote the videos, but you know how that goes...

 

Speaking of "The Rough Draft"...we're now in out twenties!!!  I've just posted Episode 21, today!!  I've been producing and posting the videos on YouTube at a good clip.  I've gotten at least 2 new subscriptions, so far.  My views are still nonexistent, but that's par for the course whenever it comes to anything that I do.  Niggas don't support me for shit.  I can't even remember the last time I sold a book online.  But, I digress...

 

Don't really have any plans to celebrate my upcoming birthday (Oct 8th).  It seems the old I get, the less that I want to be bothered.  I dunno...maybe is I had a girlfriend or wife, it might matter a little more; hell maybe even kids.  Every year, my birthday just gets hollower, and hollower.  :-(

 

Still working on the next book release for next year.  The cover is now DONE!!!  I've gotten my decision down to two different covers.  I just need to come up with a publishing date, and a back cover synopsis.  Yay!!!  Look out for the publication of Knuckle Up (2021)!!!

 

Still working on my plans to repatriate to Africa.  Either Gambia, Tanzania, or Uganda.  I actually do have a comrade that now lives in Ghana; that's an option, as well.  I met him while living in Richmond, VA.  Most of the people that I was associated with back then have moved on to better things, since then.  It almost feels like a lifetime ago.  At the same time, this year makes it ten years since I first moved to Baltimore, MD.  Maybe my ass just needs to learn to stay in one place, lol, lol, lol.  ;-)    

Well, that's all for now.  I'll hit you guys up, and keep you updated on my future plans, and episodes.

Keep the fist raised.

#AlwaysOnMyLiteraryGrind