March Madness: My DUAL Book Release!!!

It is now the month of MARCH!!!  The 1st third of the year is already upon us.  Man....time sure does fly nowadays, doesn't it...?  :-O

There's this new super virus out technically called COVID-19.  It's scaring the hell out of a lot of people.  Countries have shut down, and quarantines are in full effect.  Situations like these remind you of just about EVERY zombie apocalypse movie you've ever seen, and wonder just how true those flicks really were to reality.

Now that THAT is out of the way....

The DUAL Book Release!!!!  The books are now HERE!!!!!

Both "Time Will Reveal" (Kindle Direct Publishing, 2020) and "Suicide Amy" (Kindle Direct Publishing, 2020) are now LIVE!!!  They are both available in both paperback AND eBook formats!  YAAAAAAY!!!!  You can get your paperback copies here:

Time Will Reveal:
 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085RQNF33

Suicide Amy:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085RVQ5MB

The eBook versions are available through Kindle, Nook, Kobo/Kobo+, iTunes, 24Symbols, Scribd, Playster, Bibliotheca, Hoopla, OverDrive, Baker & Taylor, and internationally through Tolino.  PLEASE go out and support the books.  I've been pushing these two promotionally through my personal Mailing List, as well as through my social media on Facebook and Twitter.  If you truly consider yourself my fan and supporter, don't let me down.  Especially if you're gonna be stuck inside because of COVID-19 precautions, what better way to past the time, than by reading a few of my novels...?

Haven't set up a date to do any public readings, and who knows how long these COVID-19 precautions and quarantines will last.  I MIGHT  do a viral book reading online via YouTube, but I'm still debating that.  Speaking of YouTube....I dropped my SEVENTH video for "The Rough Draft" series. I've also just uploaded my updated Author Book Trailer for this year 2020.  Check it out when you get the chance.

That's gonna be all for now.  Hope that you guys enjoyed this latest entry.  Don't know when I'm going to post another blog, since they're shutting down the libraries here for an undetermined amount of time; I go there for the internet access.  Stay safe, and keep reading!!!

Keep the fist raised!!!

#AlwaysOnMyLiteraryGrind

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! Welcome to 2020!!!!!

Omg......it's 2020!!!  TWENTY-TWENTY!!!!!!  :-O!!!!!  Reminds you of some type of futuristic, Sci Fi movie shit, don't it...?

Aaaaaaaaaaanyway...

Welcome to the new year!!!  Had to work my day job on New Years Day....not to mention, it was the one-year anniversary of my mother becoming an ancestor....but, other than that, it was okay.  Went on a "follicle fast" by shaving my head and facial hair, starting on the Winter Solstice, up until New Years.  Now, I'm letting my hair grow back.  Was trying to purge myself of any negative energies stored in my follicles, and releasing them into the universe, starting the new year anew.  seems to be working, so far....

Looking forward to making things happen in 2020!!!  As I always hashtag throughout my social media accounts, #AlwaysOnMyLiteraryGrind!!!  I'm trying to get back out there, and do more public appearances; whether at festivals/book fairs, doing panel discussions, or organizing my own shit.  Need to get my face out there more.  It's now or never, if I'm ever going to have a viable writing career.   Fuck this struggling shit.....

Also for this year.....MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!!  The countdown has officially begun!!!

Looking forward to the DUAL book release this year of both "Time Will Reveal" (Kindle Direct Publishing, 2020), and "Suicide Amy" (Kindle Direct Publishing, 2020) this year.  Looking forward to their publication in March; March 13th is when they'll BOTH be released, to be exact.  Already started promoting their releases on my other social media, as well as through eblasts to my personal Mailing List. Let's hope that these particular books will be supported by my fans.

It's January, so it also marks the One Year Publishing Anniversary for the release of "The Chronicles of The Black Fist: F.U.R.I. of the People" (Kindle Direct Publishing, 2019).  Sales haven't been anywhere near where I wanted them to be, and feedback has been minimal....abysmal is more like it.  This is a HOT character, and a HOT story.  A self-made, grassroots BLACK superhero, for crying out loud!!!  C'mon, people!!!!  Don't complain about not having shit, and then NOT supporting wtf you've been begging and crying for!  It's now a series, as it is Book II in the saga.  I'm still working on writing Books III & IV in the series, so this character is NOT going anywhere!!!  He is still going to represent, and I will continue to write this wonderful novel series.  Don't wait for the book to gain white/mainstream approval; that may never happen.  Get in on the grassroots level; that's what really matters.  #TellingOurOwnStories

I might try to focus my efforts into PA, and So. Jersey.  I think that you may have untapped audiences out there that are begging for something to read.  My work(s) might appeal to those populations out there.  Just gotta do the research and continue to grind.  I just live in Delaware; I don't need to conquer it.  They ain't readers out here, anyway.

Well, I hope that the new year is treating you all well.  I'll keep you updated as to the release of the new books; books nos. 11 & 12.  This year also makes it TEN YEARS that I've been published.  Looking to make a LOT of noise about it next month in February...my OFFICIAL anniversary!!  Stay tuned.

Keep the fist raised!!!
Uhuru sase, y paz!!!!!

May Monthly Wrap-up

Wow....the end of the month is almost here!!!  :-O!!!!  The year is almost half over!!!!

Been trying to track my progress over the month.  It's been primarily stagnant, as I've taken recently with some writer's block, as well as some self evaluation, concerning some recent deaths that I've had to deal with.  The good thing is that my book slated for publication in 2020 titled "Time Will Reveal" was completed prior to the writer's block.  But, other than that, I haven't done much writing for any other projects.  I think that I'm finally starting to overcome that particular hurdle, as I've been brainstorming some creative ideas, recently.  I'll go into those later in the post....

Nooooot too satisfied with the writing career as of late.  I need more public exposure, and to do more speaking engagements, panel discussions, or some reading/book signing events.  Online sales ain't shit, and people don't buy your stuff, even when you post about it 2 gazillion times a day online on social media.  Need to go old school with it, and street team, or something.  Need to get my hustle back, and get my work out there.  I'm also starting to send my novels into some book contests.  I need to get that exposure SOMEHOW....

Got a new day job.  Working back in food service.  Hell....it's a living, and a paycheck.  Not only will I be able to pay my bills, I can continue to fund my writing career.  Book copies ain't cheap, and neither are vending fees, or rental spaces.  Since niccas don't know how to buy your shit online, I gotta get the money to pay for everything I need to do from SOMEWHERE.  But, I digress...

"Time Will Reveal" needs a book cover.  I have an idea of what I want it to look like, so I just need to buckle down, and start designing it.  Most of my book covers are fairly simple to create, and since I have some computer graphics skills, it makes it easier for me in the final stages, as I can design my own book covers.  Maybe I'll invest in a cover designer in the future, when I can actually make a living off my writing. Yeah....that'll be the day....   ***sarcasm dripping***

Been able to fight through tis bout of writer's block, little by little.  Been marinating on a few ideas for some future book projects.  Thinking of writing a sequel to "Drum Speaking" (CreateSpace, 2016).    This time around, I might do a Sci fi/Fantasy anthology;  try and tap into that Black Speculative ficition, AfroFuturist market.  I have a few story ideas rolling around in my head, as we speak.  I might novelize a few of my sci fi screenplay projects, and turn them into short stories for the anthology, IF I decide to do it.

I've also thought about novelizing one of my other movie screenplay ideas; a sci fi project called "Nobility's Rise".  It was kinda my answer to both Star Wars, and Superman...with an Afrocentric slant, of course.  It would've been a 3-movie film series, even though I've only completed one of the scripts; the first sequel is incomplete.  I might choose to convert them into a novel series, and promote it as a Black Speculative Fiction/Afrofuturist novel series.  It's a thought...

That's about it for now.  Still considering doing "The Rough Draft" video blog series.  I also start the new day job this week.  I'll let you all know how it goes.    

Keep the fist raised...

End of August Roundup....

The month of August is almost at an end.  As the month closes, it is time for me to reflect on my progress made this month..

Still continuing to job hunt for a new day job.  Been applying to several places, but no interviews or callbacks as of yet.  I'm still plugging away, and watching my expenses.  I'm still good financially for another month, or so, but still...it would be nice to be making some paper....

My book event was a bust.  Didn't really go as planned.  Not many people came out to support it.  Since we offered food platters at the event, people literally ate, then ran.  That was quite disrespectful.  The few people there that did listen to the reading, weren't very receptive to it.  Definitely, they just weren't the right crowd for it.  Not to mention, I had to share the event with another local "author".  Yes...I used quotes around the word.  PLEASE....a one-book-wonder that hasn't even been published for two years, yet this wack ass chick came at ME with a mf attitude.  She was unprofessional as SHIT; didn't even come dressed for the occasion.  I did your stupid ass a favor by adding you on to the event...which wasn't even my idea, and against my better judgment.  My literary resume is how long compared to yours....?  Heifer please...

Getting myself together for September/Latino Heritage Month.  Probably going to do another mass email blast to promote my books, and LHM.  After that, I might just concentrate on publishing "FURI of the People", and doing promotions for all of my books.  I'm pretty tired of this whole online/social media promotion thing.  I wanna get back to doing festivals/book fairs/conventions, and doing more face-to-face events.  Don't think that I'll continue to do any here in Delaware; niggas just ain't that receptive to stuff.  If you don't already have a name for yourself, and have the white folks chasing after you to do their events, they pretty much don't fuck with you, out here.  They're pretty close minded, like that.

Pretty much, just focusing on Kwanzaa for the end of the year, and really getting on the ball of promoting my books, and doing the festival/book fair/convention circuit next year.  Hopefully, I can find a day job with a decent schedule, (as well as a decent paycheck), and be able to fund my literary dreams.  whether digitally, or physically, I've got the keep pushing my work out there.

Here's to closing  out the end of Black August.  I'll keep you guys updated.  Uhuru sase, y paz.

Keep the fist raised.  

Novel Reading, and Author Q&A!!!

GREAT NEWS!!!!  :-)

I have teamed up with a local organization called The People's Voice Mid-Atlantic, and am organizing a reading of my latest novel "Fiesta Girl" (Draft2Digital, 2018)!!!

Come one, come all!!!  The reading & Q&A will be held on Saturday, August 18th, from 2pm to 6pm.  The location is at Umoja House, 751 S. Maryland Avenue (corner of S. Maryland Ave & Oak Street) Wilmington, DE 19805.  The event is FREE, and open to the public.  If you're in Wilmington DE, please come through!!

I'm pretty excited.  This is my first literary event since moving here to Delaware almost a year and a half ago.  I'm finally getting the chance to gain some exposure, and build up a local fan base.

If you're in town by then, PLEASE come through!!  Help to spread the word!!!

Uhuru sase, y paz!

Cultural Caravan Interview airdate: November 20, 2016

My interview that I shot for "Cultural Caravan" aired on Sunday, November 20, 2016.  The interview aired at 5:30pm on WNYC-TV Ch 25.1 (over air), and Ch. 22 (Cablevision) on cable.  I was unaware of the airdate until the day before. I'd received a phone call and an email from the show's producer on Saturday to inform me of the show's airing.

Cultural Caravan is also rebroadcasted on Cablevision's BRIC Media cable access channel Ch. 68 during the week.  Since you probably missed it when it aired last night, you will have an opportunity to catch it during the week on cable access.  I am unaware if they have uploaded the video to their website yet, or on their YouTube channel.

Just wanted to let you guys know about it.  Please check it out if you can.


Cultural Caravan Productions
www.ccptv.org
  

Men's Narratives: Arts, Activism, Creativity and Social Responsibility, Part III

FYI!!!!!

I'm hoping to make it to this.  I know both the moderator, AND the interviewee participating in this.  Shout out to my peoples in the BX making things happen on the literary scene!  Mark you calendars, spread the word, and PLEASE come through!

Men's Narratives: Arts, Activism, Creativity and Social Responsibility
August 17, 2016
Bronx Library Center
310 Kingbridge Road
Bronx, NY 10458
6pm

FREE!!!!

Drum Speaking: Tales From an Inner City Griot [BOOK RELEASE]

Okay...I've been quiet for a while.  My bad.

BUT.....

It was for a good reason.  Because....

Welcome to my latest book release...my SEVENTH literary project!!!  "Drum Speaking: Tales From an Inner City Griot" is a short story anthology spanning various genres, weaving exciting tales at the beat of a literary drum.  From Action/Adventure tales to Sci fi/Fantasy; from Romance to Political Thrillers; from Dramas to Mysteries, Drum Speaking has something for your literary enjoyment.  Published through CreateSpace, the book is available in paperback through online retailers such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and Books-A-Million.  The book is also available in eBook format through distributors such as Nook, Kobo, iTunes, Page Foundry, Scribd, and 24Symbols.

PLEASE help to financially support this book, and spread the word!!!  Link to the book is below:

 https://www.createspace.com/6176393

Keep the fist raised!!!!  :-D

The Consortium of Afro Latino Communities: June Reading & Book Signing

The Consortium of Afro Latino Communities
Reading and Book Signing
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Yaya Network
224 West 29th Street, 14fl
New York, NY
2pm to 6pm

Featuring:
Cindy "Black Angel" Peralta (Dominican Republic)
Kevin Alberto Sabio  (Honduras)
Robert Oriyama'at  (Cuba)

FREE entry, and easily accessible by public transportation

Come out and support!!!  Please help to spread the word!!!!

SXSW Presents: The Inspiring & Game Changing Afro Latina

Representing for two of my hermanas that will be on the panel, singer Omilani, and Rebecca Dailey-Wooley from the website Boriqua Chicks!!

SXSW Presents: An Interactive Panel
"The Inspiring and Game Changing Afro Latina"

Saturday, March 14, 2015
Austin Convention Center
11am-12pm

PLEASE come out and support, and help to spread the word!!!

Poets & Passion: A Caribbean Literary Lime 2/22/2015

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!!

Yours truly will be participating in the Caribbean Cultural Theatre's event  Poets & Passion: A Caribbean Literary Lime.  I will be joining their panels called "Canto Negro", speaking on Afro Latino identity and experience through literature.  Feature authors will be myself (Kevin Sabio), Carmen Bardeguez-Brown, Raquel Penzo, and Mercy Tullis-Bukhari. 

The event will be held at Medgar Evers College on Sunday February 22nd, located at 1650 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, NY.  The event will start at 3:30pm.

The event is FREE, open to the public, and easily accessible by public transportation. (2,3,4,5 trains to Franklin Avenue)

Spread the word!!!  Hope to see you there!!!

Here is the FB link to the event:
 https://www.facebook.com/events/779852352083932/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

The Consortium of Afro Latino Communities 2015: Black History Month Joint Book Signing

Once again...IT'S ON!!!!

Come celebrate Black History Month with the Afro Latino experience!!! 

The Consortium of Afro Latino Communities:
Black History Month Book Signing

Featuring authors Kevin Sabio, Clarissa Mendez, and Robert Oriyama'at.

Saturday, February 21, 2015
La Casa Azul Bookstore
143 East 103rd Street  (East Harlem)
5pm to 7pm

FREE!!!!

The authors will be discussing their literary works, and about their activism; giving visibility to the once invisible, and voice to the formerly voiceless.

Clarisaa Mendez; "The Empowered Woman"
Kevin Sabio: "In My Lifetime"
Robert Oriyama'at: "Heaven O Hell: Black Omen" 


Representing for the International Decade of the Afrodescendant!!!

Two Nations, One Island

Tuesday, March 13, 2014
12pm to 2pm
City College of New York (CCNY)
New York, NY

PLEASE SUPPORT!!!!

"The Sovereign Agenda" : Lecture & Book signing by Ezrah Aharone

On Saturday, October 26th, my division and I brought in a well respected brother and scholar that I know to Baltimore to speak on his literary works.  Ezrah Aharone, a scholar of Sovereign Studies and professor at Delaware State University (an HBCU), is the author of "Pawned Sovereignty" and the follow up sequel "Sovereign Evolution".  He came to Baltimore at the request of my organization;  We had brought him to town once before back in 2011, and his lecture was well received.  It was always on the agenda to bring him back, and have a repeat performance of his last lecture.  Having read both of his books, I KNEW that we needed to have him come to Baltimore, and do a return engagement.

The event was held at a local black-owned bookstore called Wisdom Book Center & Cafe.  Though the attendance wasn't what I wanted it to be, the lecture went VERY well.  All were engaged in the conversation, and left the lecture with a greater understanding of the concept of sovereignty, and it's ideological and conceptual meaning for the community.  I look forward to bringing the brother back to Baltimore again, for his message is sorely needed in our community. 

Afrolatinas Creating Positive Media: Discussion on media

Shout out to my sisters Alicia Anabel Santos, Crystal Shaniece Roman, and Marshalla Ramos!!!  If you are free on October 4th, PLEASE come out and support this event!!!

Friday, October 4, 2013
              2pm
Bryn Mawr College, Thomas 224

The Consortium of Afro Latino Communities 2013

The Consortium of Afro Latino Communities
Panel Discussion and Book Signing

"Our Stories, Our Voices"

Featured panelists:
Christopher Rodriguez: "Latino Manifesto"
Kevin Alberto Sabio: "Raise Your Brown Black Fist"
Alicia Anabel Santos: "Finding Your Force"

Prof. Rebecca Hackett; moderator

Friday February, 22, 2013
6pm to 9pm
Baltimore City Community College-Liberty Campus
2901 Liberty Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD

FREE ADMISSION!!!!!   NO CP TIME!!!!

Accessible by public transportation (22, 52 bus and Mondawmin Mall stop by Metro train)

Flyer en espanol.

BE THERE!!!!!

Raise Your Brown Black Fist: Lecture & Book Signing

MARK YOUR CALENDERS!!!!!!!!

February 11, 2012.....the start of my ascension.

On Saturday, February 11, 2012, I will be holding my first lecture and book signing of the year, based on my two books.  I am very excited about it, and am really looking forward to it.  Of course, I'm looking to do more this year, as well as vending opportunities and other speaking engagements.  The location for the book signing will be as follows:

Wisdom Book Center
5116 Liberty Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD, 21207

The event will be from 12pm-3pm.  The first half of the program will be lecturing about my two literary works.  The second half of the program will consist of me signing copies of my books for those that wish to purchase them.

Come one...come all!!!  Bring a friend, and tell as many people as you can!