Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
33 years old , living in Deltona Florida. Author of money Mac murder, Project Baby, Married to the mob and Confessions of a side nigga. Owner of a vegan meal prep company in Florida called vegan takeout (@vegan_takeout) and a vegan skin care line line called Liv Aesthetic (@liv_aesthetic) Currently signed to gang tales publications and outlining the sequel to project baby as we speak I’m originally from Florida but I spent a great deal of my life bouncing back and forth between Long Beach, California and Deltona/ Deland, Florida.I started writing as a way to cope with the loss of my Grandmother. I went crazy. I started talking to myself. I missed her so much that I would try to daydream as vividly as I could. My first novel (Money Mac Murder) started off as a diary. I tried to remember the earliest conversation that I ever had with her. I told her that I wanted to be rich. Not sure what that meant, but I knew I wanted it.After the success of my first urban fiction novel, Stanley James from Gang Tales Publications reached out to me to sign me. After a couple of conversations, we came up with the concept for the story “Project Baby”. I was skeptical at first because we are from rival gangs and I could’ve swore he was trying to set me up. In an act of good faith he cut me a check before the story was even finished. This was the first time that I received a lump sum of money for my work, so the check he cut me felt like a million dollars. I didn’t have much faith in myself as an author, but the faith that Stanley has in me made me a believer in myself and my work. We went platinum in the streets coast to coast with Project Baby and we’re just getting started.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “Confessions of a side N*gga”?
Confessions is one of my softer stories. I’m used to writing stories with alot of violence. This was my second romance novel that I ever wrote so there were alot of kinks that I worked out by finishing this story.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Stanley James from Gang Tales Publications and Barbie Amor from The Plugs Daughter Presents….. When I first started writing I was just a ball of raw talent. The two of them took the time to shape and mold me into an author
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
Anyone who knows me personally knows that I in fact have four favorite places in the world. 1. The Ritz Carlton in Orlando, Florida…. 2. Tiago Coffee in West Hollywood, California….. 3. 17th street in Long Beach, California….. 4. My Grandmother’s house in Deland, Florida
Q5. Is there lots to do before you dive in and start writing a book?
Yes! I have a whole creative process that begins as soon as I wake up in the morning. After a 30-45 minute workout I sit and meditate to clear my head. Then I’ll light some incense and put on some music. The music could range from RnB, Afro beats, Reggaeton, Dance hall, Drill, Trap, or west coast “Nervous” music. It really depends on the vibe of the book.
Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘Confessions of a side N*gga’?
It only took me about 90 days to finish Confessions. That might sound like a long time to some people, but it usually takes me six months to a year to finish a project.
Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your book ?
You can find me on Amazon or you can direct message me on social media.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Confessions of a side N*gga’?
The cover was a premade cover that I bought from a graphic design artist (Tamara Butler). Once I purchased the cover I took a long look at the cover and let it speak to me. There’s alot going on. From the look in the man’s eye, you can tell that he’s been wanting her for some time now. And also by how the room looks, there’s a vibe that suggests that they probably shouldn’t be doing what they’re doing. The woman is standing in a way that suggests she feels empowered….. appreciated. Maybe this was something that she was missing at home. That’s when the titled popped in my head. Confessions of a side nigga.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I’m my worst critic. I make sure to be as vivid as I possibly can when describing scenes. I also will throw in a random action scene if I feel that the story is getting too boring.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
I do a little shameless plugging in the book. On one of the dates that the main character takes his woman on, I had them pull up to a vegan pop up where my catering company Vegan Takeout was set up.
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