It has been awhile since I've had time to address you guys directly. First off I want to thank each and everyone of you for your support and comments. Secondly I want to address my inactive posting, over the last few months.
The short stories have come to a very sudden stand still, not because I haven't been writing. The problem lies in my inability to deliver the level of content I feel you deserve. Shortly after the release of "For the Lionhearted" I checked into a rehab facility to battle my alcoholism.
Since then I've found it hard to finish my stories. I have a bunch of stories that are started and mostly done yet, I find the spark inside me is lost. Many might call it or consider it writers block. When in my particular case it's me wanting to be a better writer compared to a prolific one. Struggling with this new and amazing change in my life, while trying to find my niche once again in order to fulfill this passion for writing that burns inside me.
I have been working out and running miles over the past few month's. In an effort to replace my many bad vices with more healthy and positive ones. It's funny how I use to overreact to many things. Now with the little clean time I have under my belt, I find I hardly react now. The defense mechanism of smiling and laughing in the face of oppositions. Has now been replaced with a passive and calculated attempt to understand the situation.
When I was younger my grandmother always told me patience is a virtue. A younger me never understood what she meant. Now I realize if you take a moment to put things into their proper perspective, allot of life issues become more clear. Many things in my life I wasn't mature enough to handle when mixed with drugs and alcohol. I have found the time and strength within myself to address them in a positive and less harmful manner.
I know many of you have been expecting the sequel to "The Trials and Tribulations of Gin" which was suppose to be released next in the series of books to be released. Due to the circumstances I have pushed the release date back to early next year. I've choose to do this for two very important reasons.
The first is when I started writing the sequel I was completely sober. Although it is finished and just needing to be typed up. I want to finish it with the same sobriety I had during writing it. In my opinion I not only owe it to you guys as my fans but I owe it to myself. The second reason stands that due to this rehab, I am very restricted in my ability to have outside interactions and even computer access. The computer that I had, has been for a lack of better words been put out of commission.
All things considered though I am happy and in better shape than I've been in years. I've had to dig deep within myself and find who I really am. I am sure many of the stories that will soon be coming, will reflect many of my emotions and experiences. The sequel to "For The Lionhearted" may still be ready for release on Halloween. I have been working on getting the cover and editing finished in a timely fashion. In order to continue to show growth in my writing and publication abilities. As many of you know " For the Lionhearted" was rushed in order to meet the deadline. I will not make the same mistake with the sequel.
I want to take this time to address the many questions I've been asked many times. I love science fiction and fantasy whether I'm good at writing it or not, is yet to be determined. As far as where I will go from here with my writing. I do have a few other projects in alternative genres in the work. When they are to be released is yet to be determined. For my fans that do enjoy the sci-fi/ fantasy and erotica aspect of my work, Be on the look out for "Taknorina's Plight" a story about a princess lost in time trying to get back home.
Amongst the list of projects I am in the process of starting an animated series called "The man from Yucatan". The prologue will be introduced on my blog within the year. As far as my novels go "The rise of golden boy" a murder/mystery is also in the works. I'm sure a chapter or two will be put on this blog at some point in time. The third but not the last by far project to be released, Will be "falling to live" a crime novel that I have been tinkering with in my spare time.
I ask that you guys keep up with the support and sharing of my work. Thank you for your comments and all the purchases of my book. I would be lying if I said I knew I would be at this point in my life. For most of my life "this" was just a pipe dream I never thought to come true. I cannot thank each and everyone of you enough. My gratitude comes from deep within my heart and soul. I appreciate every view, comment and interaction you guys give to me.
