Writing Prompt: Opposite Day… Poetry Day!

 Today’s Writing Prompt–if you normally write fiction, write a poem, if you normally write non-fiction, post a picture, if you normally post pictures,… write fiction! 

Okay, I never have been or never will be a poet! But it’s today’s writing prompt so here are two small poems for two men very close to my heart!

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Every day I wake up and wonder what today will hold,

Will it rain or snow, will it be hot or cold?

But most of all while we’re at a distance due to Covid-19, I wonder how you are, if you have slept, have you had breakfast yet, are you still working so damn hard on that dream of yours? The answer is yes, I bet!

When I go to sleep, you’re still awake, when I wake up you’re still awake. The time difference makes no difference forget +6 hours damn, you are up all hours!

I admire you, your drive your ambition, your goals, for all the years I’ve known you I’ve never really seen you fold!

What does the future hold? Not for me or you… but your goal?

Just know, while you’re there working hard I’m supporting you from afar,

I can’t wait to see you become the self-made millionaire I know you are!

And yeah, that joke you made about that holiday… I hold you to it!

So just make sure you when it comes to  all the goals you’ve set, like ‘Nike’ you better ‘just do it!’

 

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Baby boy mummy loves you, with all that’s going on in the world right now she feels extremely protective of you. Police, society, ‘Karen’ they all have it in for you, or anyone that looks like you,

Life has changed, you stay home, no school, no friends, it feels like we’ve been thrown into the den of the unknown. But we’re trying to do what’s best for you, until we know how the pandemic will impact fully on little old you. I am so sorry to have to isolate you,

At times I wonder are you okay? But then you smile and let me know you’re having a great day.  I’ve been so proud of you over the last few months, I’ve seen a new side to you. Homeschooling has not been a bad thing at all for you! You’ve shown me just how bright you are, even if at times it’s been a little bit of a struggle at school to me you’ll always be a star.

Keep smiling, keep laughing and keep shining even if the world is not doing this with you. I wonder in ten years time when the world sees  a different side to you, no longer a cute harmless little six year old, how will they view the sixteen year old you? Will they pull their guns, will they see you as some kind of ‘public enemy number one?’ Don’t worry, from what mummy  heard on the news the world is putting up a fight not only that, for  anyone who looks like you, and mummy is standing right behind you,

Everything will be okay,  those police will not get away, I heard on the news today the lawyers are filing a full blown civil rights case against the Minneapolis police department today!  To ensure anyone who looks like you will always stay safe, okay.

Male Authors of Colour Wk#3: ‘Urban King’ #8 E. Nigma! #blacklivesmatter #blacklivesmatteruk #blackauthorsmatter

Here we go again! Let’s meet another great male author of colour who  has an interesting series of books by the look of it. Writing under the name of E.  Nigma, this author is also signed to Major Key Publishers, who also represent one of the romance authors featured a few weeks back.  Let’ s take a closer look at ‘Urban King’ #8 , who also seems to cross genres in his story-telling into the crime fiction/drama areas. At the time of writing this E. Nigma has a good amount of books published on Amazon! At least seven from a glance, that’s a lot to discover readers.
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Fun Facts:

Star sign: cancer

Hobbies: I like movies, playing the stock market, and TV shows, computer tech.

Meet The Author

E.Nigma started his writing prowess as a scriptwriter initially, with dreams of seeing his work on the big screen. His first script “The Afflicted” was based on a dream he had one night, and thus began the first work of many by E.Nigma.

His first feature work that was filmed was a youtube video created by HeavenandHell Entertainment, which filmed a short based on E.Nigma’s popular series, The Professionals. E.Nigma’s followed that up with his first feature film entitled “Twisted Affair” which he wrote, edited, and directed. After other various film shorts, E.Nigma dabbled with animation, where he created a series based on his characters from the aforementioned “The Professionals” which garnered a cult following.

Even though E.Nigma had turned his attention towards more video/animation work, he never stopped his first love of writing. In 2016 he completed his first novel work with “Confessions of a Call Center Junkie – The Diary of Lellow” which is a mock diary documenting the day and life of a recovering addict as she struggles to maintain herself in the workplace.

Since then, E.Nigma has gone on to write a multitude of works covering various genres such as drama, science fiction, romance, crime drama, and more. His unique writing style allows him to be diverse while capturing captivating stories to satisfy any reader’s thirst for imaginative writings.

Check me out on the following media:
Facebook – http://www.enigmakidd.com
IG – e.nigma_author and enigmakidd
Snapchat – ericnigma
Twitter – @NigmaEric
Email – enigmakidd@gmail.com

Here’s a book that he’d love to share today

Kevin BookIn the city of New Orleans, crime is at an all-time high as the streets are flushed with drugs and poverty as most inner cities are. This city is different; however, one of the major players in the drug game is a female, which is unheard of on the streets.

For years, Sharice has worked to build her reputation to survive in the male-dominated drug game and has almost made it to the top in the Faction, a criminal organization that consists of three different bosses who control several major cities. With all the work she’s put in, Sharice feels she’s earned the right to become the organization’s first female boss.

While she has the backing of Atlanta Boss, the mafia connected John ‘Johnny Boy’ Bianchi, due to her support in the past, she’s yet to sway Miami Boss Rico Hernandez, or her own Boss, ‘Money’ Mike Rashad. Tensions run high when a local dealer decides to test Sharice and her crew to take back what he believes is his territory.

With schemes and betrayal going against her, a new FBI investigation specifically targeting her, and an old flame returning to her life, this is a tale of one woman trying to maintain as things around her begin to crumble. Will she sacrifice everything she believes in and everyone she loves in order to achieve the top spot?

I’ve actually just bought a copy of this book! You all know I love my crime fiction and suspense, whether it’s urban or not if it crosses over I’ll give it ago. I also really love the city New Orleans.

Check out the first in the series here on Amazon It has some great five star reviews on at the time of writing. It’s also under $2.00!!  

If you like your stories with suspense, crime fiction and action packed E. Nigma might the author for you to try. His Amazon page is here, please leave him a review if you read his work I’m sure he’d love it.

Male Authors of Colour Wk #3: ‘Urban King’ #7 Anthony Monroe! #blacklivesmatteruk #blacklivesmatter #blackauthorsmatter

 

It’s the final two days of the male authors of colour month long promo, it’s been great showcasing talent in all genres by authors who identify as a man of colour. Today we’re still on the ‘Urban Kings’ and author #7 in this genre is Anthony Monroe. He spins his urban tales in the suspense, thriller and general African-American fiction genres.  He published his debut novel in March of this year. Let’s take a closer look…Antony M

Fun facts about Anthony:

Star sign: Cancer

Fav colour: Blue

Hobbies: Drawing

Meet The Author

Anthony Ant Monroe a.k.a Word Play is an author born, raised and currently living in Cincinnati.Ohio. He began writing just three years ago but when you read his work, you would think he has been writing forever. Anthony has the ability to create life through words from the perspective of anyone man, woman, or child. He is able to bring his own unique style of story telling to the world of urban fiction, that his readers will surely identify with. Currently Word Play is working on his first urban fiction series as well as a few other projects. He also hopes within the next year to have his own publishing company Brown Sugar Publications Presents up and running.

Here’s a book Anthony would like to share today…

Anthony BookMoses Serrano tried to walk away from the street life but family obligation called him back. Fresh off of a five-year prison bid, Dominic Serrano’s oldest son is back on the streets. For the better part of a decade, Moses has been running away from the life and legacy his father has built for him, even getting himself sent upstate to make it happen. Now that he is out with the opportunity to really make a name for himself, the streets of Bankhead, Atlanta, Georgia were not safe. Everything is business as usual until he meets Brianna. Beautiful, book, and street smart, she was not just another pretty face. Brianna could hold her own in the messiest of situations. These two would begin to build a life together when he got the one phone call he thought would never come. At the insistence of his father, and much to the displeasure of his brothers, he has returned. Things are not exactly cordial between Moses and his brothers upon his return but for the sake of the family and once again at the stern insistence of his father, they somehow manage to keep the peace. All is well until all of the niceties go out the window when their father dies and word about Moses’ immediate takeover of his fathers’ organization spreads like wildfire, sides are taken and lines are drawn in the sand. After the boys end up on opposite sides of those lines, all hell breaks loose and Moses must do his best to separate the real from the fake, his friends from his enemies. In the end, will he realize before it is too late that when it comes to business, blood and money just do not mix, and when it comes to the street life, there truly is NO LOVE LOST. Check out Anthony’s debut book on Amazon here.

 

If you’re a fan of the urban fiction, that crosses over to other genres such as suspense!  You may wish to give this author’s Amazon page a follow here. At the time of writing he has just one book published, but I’m sure there will be more! Leave him a review too if you read his work. I’m sure he’d love it.

Male Authors of Colour Wk#3: ‘Urban King’ #6 Author ThomasJ! #blacklivesmatter #blacklivesmatteruk #blackauthorsmatter

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Let’s meet ‘Urban King’ #6  in our male authors of colour line up….

Meet The Author

Thomas Mclauchlin Jr., is an American Storyteller and creative writer.
Raised in Yorktown, VA Thomas honed his passion for creative writing from an early age by scribing stage plays through high school and later as a lyricist, captivating audiences by telling realistic stories in music form.

In 2006, Thomas attended Miami Film School and it was there he was able to watch his screenplays come to fruition and his passion for turning words into life became reality.

Thomas being a fountain of ideas, quickly discovered that producing a screenplays was a costly and time consuming endeavor. He was encouraged to write novels where his ideas could be published as quickly as they freely flowed from his creative mind.

Poet, short filmmaker, artist, social activist and raconteur. Thomas doesn’t just write. He tells the story that must be told and as it can only be told through his pen.

Thomas lives the simple yet rewarding life of a proud and blue collar employment while staying active in his community and professional writer groups

Thomas J is a proud single father of two and works diligently as a warehouse foreman. He is active in his community and an exceptional motivational speaker. No matter how engaged he is in life activities, he is never a stone’s throw from a pen and a great story.

http://www.AuthorThomasJ.com
Amazon.com/author/Thomas_J

 

Here’s a book he’d like to share with you today, his debut book…

ThomasBookGrowing up in the hardened streets of Newport News, Virginia, Caterrious Mitchell, is an exceptional teenager who excels in school, avoids conflict and works part-time job to support his growing family.

However, when Caterrious is mistaken for a criminal on the run, it sets in motion a sequence of events that not only shakes his faith in the justice system but challenges legal precedent and turns the city against itself.

More importantly, ‘The story of Caterrious Mitchell’ raises a question, if a persons’ life is legitimate danger, does he have a right to defend himself, even if that person wears a badge?

“Every page of ‘Justified’ is so emotional and powerful that it will keep you salivating for just one more chapter” Check out Amazon here.

If you enjoy urban fiction then you may wish to follow this author’s Amazon page here. if you do read his debut novel, please leave him a review I’m sure he’d love it.

Male Authors of Colour Wk #3: Urban King #5- Fiction Author Joel Akwete + Giveaway! #blacklivematter #blacklivematteruk #blackuthorsmatter

Danny All right! So it’s day fourteen of the male authors of colour line up, and we’re moving from the USA to Africa!Let’s meet our 5th ‘Urban King’, from what I  know about Joel , he is a talented script writer as well as general fiction writer. He comes across as a family man, someone who is very dedicated to faith, and  generally a positive and upbeat energy! 

 

Fun Facts About Joel in his own words:

I’m a Virgo that best describes me. Out of all the star signs, this is the only sign that comes close to who I am. Maybe I should create my own star sign lol. May favourite colour is white. I love to sing, watch movies, write, play computer games and I love playing soccer.

 

***Giveaway Alert!***

Here’s  a book Joel would Like to share with you today . There is also an audio version and he is giving away an audio book to one lucky reader!Just enter your address here.

Joel BookStarting from age six, Diana had suffered from ten different successful rape attacks against her from ten different men starting with her Uncle and then her Father. Diana’s life became a complete mess. Depressed and broken, she turns into what you might call a sex addict, a slut or a whore.How did she get to this point? Is this the final destination of her life? Will she survive through it? Will there be a happy ending for her?

Check out Diana’s Agony on Amazon here. And enter the giveaway for an audiobook here. Closes in one week!

 

 

 

Check out this author’s Amazon page here Joel Akwete seems to write across a number of genres, and from what I hear there is a book on the way. Please leave him a review if you enjoy, I’m sure he’d love it.

Did Someone Say, ‘win $100.00 Amazon Gift Card and Kindle’? #giveaways closes 13th August.

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Male Authors of Colour Wk3: Urban King #4 Urban Fantasy Author Mikel Wilson #blacklivesmatter #blacklivesmatteruk #blackauthorsmatter

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Here we go again, there is no shortage of male authors of colour in the fantasy genre! Here’s best-selling author, Mikel Wilson and some fun facts to get to know. At the time of writing Mikel currently has five books published on Amazon.

Fun facts about Mikel:

I’m a Pisces

My fave color is royal blue at the moment, for some reason it changes😂

My hobbies include (Takes deep breath) playing guitar, singing, writing music, playing piano,tenor sax, bass guitar and violin. I enjoy building and customizing cars which include painting, and motor work. I love to draw anime and comic book characters as well as paint and sketch still life and scenery. I like to sew and cook as well. (Exhales) see that wasn’t so bad😂😂 I’m also married with 4 kids two boys and two girls 🙂

Meet The Author

Best-selling author Mikel Wilson took the world by storm with The Hybrid series. This science fiction/fantasy series is filled with everything one could possibly ask for: action, mystery, romance, werewolves, vampires, greek gods, and so much more. Despite such success, Wilson has not let it get to his head. Mikel Wilson was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Being the youngest of nine children–four boys and five girls–Mikel Wilson was never lonely. Growing up, religion had been a major influence, mainly because he was the son of a preacher. This influence is still with him today, as he is the minister of music at his church. Mikel Wilson is married to Danielle and they have four children together.

Here’s a book Mikel would like to share with you:

Mikel Book

Happily ever-after is only for fairytales.

Newly appointed football coach Brian and his wife Ally thought they had it all until darkness descended. Secrets from the past cause hidden scars to emerge, forming dark clouds over the family’s home. Now faced with losing everything they hold dear, they fight! Armed with prayer, hope, faith, and a mouthy godly woman named Natalie, “they will not go quietly into that good night!” Is faith truly all you need to find your happily ever after, or does it require more?

 

Find out if they can once again find what it takes to repair the shattered pieces of their lives. In this upcoming novel from the brilliant mind of USA Today bestselling Author Mikel Wilson “Picking up The Shattered Pieces.”

If Mikel seems like your cup of tea, check out his Amazon author page here. He has some nice positive reviews. Please leave him one too, I’m sure he’d love it.

 

Male Authors of Colour Wk #3: Urban King #3- Fantasy Author Nick Adams

I’m rather excited to showcase today’s authors just the other week a reader of the paranormal and fantasy genre felt that, there are not many authors of colour who write here. Well here we go! Let’s meet a male author of colour who does, it’s Nick Adams. At the time of writing this Nick has two books published on Amazon, and they are bargain prices at the moment.

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Fun facts about Nick in his own words:

 Star sign: Capricorn (the best)
 Fav colour: Red (but sometimes blue)

I would say my hobbies are, of course, reading and writing. I’m a gamer, but really only play one game (Destiny 2) which I have a YouTube channel for. I’m really not that good at it despite playing it for years 😂😂. I’m definitely an over thinker and have trust issues with anyone that doesn’t like dark chocolate lol. Married with two kids. Introverted unless I’m surrounded by friends. I love comic books (Spider-Man is the best, fantasy novels, and almost anything Eric Jerome dickey.

Meet The Author:

NICKLOUS P. ADAMS II is a writer that enjoys reading all types of books especially spiritual and science fiction. He is also an avid comic book reader. These interests combined have inspired him to take up the mantle of writing his own book. He has a wife and two young children and resides in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Aww doesn’t Nick sound lovely? Here’s a book he’d love to share.

Nick Adams Book

Would you die for your friends? That is the choice Micah must face when an ancient evil destroys his city. He can either journey to his homeland, or seek help with his friends in a place he is not welcome. Soon he finds out that he may be the key to defeating the monster that threatens his world. How can he prevail against a power so fierce? Who are the Aviya? Do the answers lie in the inviting glow of a mysterious orb in a cave? Join them in their quest of peril, friendship, and love as good and evil clash in an epic battle. Check out this bargain book for just. 99 cent on Amazon here. At the time of writing Nick has some wonderful reviews too!

 

If this Urban Fantasy King seems like your cup of tea, give Nick a try. Check out his Amazon Author page here. Please leave him a review, I’m sure he’d love it.

Male Authors of Colour Wk#3: Urban King #2- Erotic Fiction Author Alexzander Christion #blacklivesmatter #blacklivesmatteruk #blackauthorsmatter

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Oh my! It’s one spicy Sunday, here is another erotic male author of colour, an interesting one! He looks very serious and he’s another Libra *face palm.*  Alexzander Christion has four books published on Amazon at the time of writing, let’s check him out.

Fun facts:  I am a 41 year old LIBRA ♎️. Army vet. Favorite color is blue. Favorite wine is MOSCATO and I am a low key hedonist. ( LOL)

Meet The Author

Male Authors of Colour Wk#3: Urban King #1 Erotica Author -Teddy Mack #blacklivesmatter #blacklivesmatteruk #blackauthorsmatter

Teddy MackI must say this is my guilty pleasure genre, erotica LOL.  Here’s one of our male authors of colour, what d’ya know about Teddy Mack? If it’s your guilty pleasure too?  From his Facebook interaction with his readers I find his posts very cheeky and amusing. I often find myself smirking or flat out bursting out with laughter. Here’s some fun facts .

Star sign: Libra

Fav colour: Red

Hobbies: Video games and writing.

Hails from: Detroit

 

Meet The Author

My name is Michael Anthony, but my pen name is Teddy Mack. The reason why I chose the pen name of Teddy Mack because it fits my personality and my writing style perfectly. Many people say I look like a cuddly teddy bear, so I guess you can say the teddy side of me is more of the gentle, romantic and loving side of me. But far as the Mack side of me is more of a edgier, rugged and Hood side of me. Plus my closest friends used to call me Mack, that I grew up with on the Detroit eastside street called Lappin (s/o to my Lappin fam 48205 7 mile). I put both of those nicknames together and came up with the pin name of Teddy Mack which best describes the type of stories that I write which are erotic, romantic, love and then at the same time Urban, real, ratchet and hood.
Im 33 years old.
Married with no children,
I take care of my younger brother Bam Bam.
Even in my younger years I’ve been writing school stage plays, comic strips and skits for local rappers.
My goal is to become one of the best authors and for many people Nationwide to read my books.

Follow Teddy Mack:  either one of the social network platforms @teddymack ( Twitter and Instagram) and also on facebook: Teddy Mack (DaAuthor)

 

Here’s a book Teddy Mack would like to share with you…

Teddy Book

22-year-old Noelle Clark was what you could call a good girl, she’s from the suburb area of Metro Detroit in West Bloomfield Hills and attending college with a full-ride scholarship at U of M. She’s the type of girl that would never be caught in the rugged Hood area in the city of Detroit. But that was until spring break approaches and studying in her dorm room all day had gotten a bit boring so she decides to visit her closest 32-year-old cousin Desirae who lives near the eastside part of the city of Detroit. While seeing her cousin already dating a dopeboy, Noelle is encouraged to fall for a young, up-and-coming dopeboy herself. A 27-year-old dude named James, which in the streets everyone calls him King James. She thinks that King James is a little average nickel-and-dime type of drug Hustler but little does she know that he’s one of the youngest up-and-coming Kingpins in the East side RedZone 7 mile & Hayes area. He’s also the leader of the blood influence street gang, Eastside S.H.K ( Savage Hustle Kingz ).
Sure King James has brought excitement into her little boring college school girl innocent life. And she most definitely was getting addicted to all the gifts and cashing out he was doing for her. But this eastside dope boy is going to turn this little good girl’s life upside down. Read and become a witness to all the friction, drama, indictments, and even death that comes from dealing with a dope boy. Watch how her innocent world comes crashing down when she faced with a decision that can tear down the whole S.H.K RedZone drug operation…… and oh yeah there’s going to be a big twist to the madness but you have to read to find out what happens.

Check out Teddy Mack’s Amazon author page here. If you pick up a book by him please leave him a review I’m sure he’d love it!