Friday, January 19, 2024

Do we need an author's POV in biographies? πŸ˜•

For the second time in recent months, I've discovered a biography that gave me more than I wanted. By that, I mean the author's opinion.


Biographies are essentially an author (usually well-known) telling someone else's story. For example, if I were to tell YOUR story in a book, I'd be your biographer. I would do my best to tell your story from your point of view, attempting to make potential readers understand you and your life experiences. I'm not here to judge, and I'm not here to slide my personal opinions into the book. 


I've recently discovered that authors of biographies feel entitled to wedge their opinions on what their subjects have done or said, especially on their political beliefs. Not that this is too surprising. We increasingly see this in journalism, where it's obvious if the network and specific media talking head is on the right, left, or somewhere in between. (and they're never in between) Why would books be any different?


If one was a conspiracy theorist, one might wonder if this is another form of propaganda. For example, subject Mr. Whoeverthefuck is right-leaning; and this is why he's wrong. (I did see this in one book) Another example would be knocking the subject because they aren't woke enough, letting the reader know, 'This person may be someone you admire since you're reading this book, but here's why they're wrong'. 


It's distasteful. I could care less what the author of a biography thinks about anything. I don't care if you're writing about a psychopath murderer or the nun at the local convent. I want to hear their story. The author letting me know their opinion not only screams their self-importance, but makes me suspicious if I'm even getting an unbiased account. How much can I trust an author who attempts to ram their own opinion down my throat? 


It's not a good look for authors. In fact, for me, it's right up there with famous authors who use ghostwriters and take the credit. It's despicable. 





Friday, January 5, 2024

"Sorry, I only read non-fiction" 🀦🏼‍♀️

Shortly after publishing my first book in 2010, I had a friend who agreed to write a review, provided I gave her a free copy. To this, I was happy to oblige. At the time, I was just excited that anyone was interested in reading my book!

She later got back to me, stating she would write a review. When I asked her what she thought, she said, "I liked what I read." 

Say what? 

As it turns out, she didn't normally read fiction. As a favor to me, she kindly read, like, half the book. 

If you're a fiction author, this is the part where you roll your eyes. I know. I did the same. I asked her why she didn't bother to read the whole book since I gifted it to her. I found it a little offensive. 

As it turned out, she was offended because she had gone out of her way to read half the book. After all, she was a non-fiction girl and didn't lower herself to the silly, fiction world. 

The funny part is that this book snob didn't understand that she enters a fictitious world whenever she turns on a movie or watches a television show. A story is a story. I'm sure it has more prestige if it's under the shiny lights of Hollywood, but it all started with a writer's creative side. It came from someone's imagination, with characters formed out of nothing. 





Wednesday, December 20, 2023

2023 - My year in review! πŸŽ‰ New book, videos, and maybe a something FREE??

It's been another great year. Stick around till the end to learn about how you can get your FREE ebook for Everybody Wants to Rule the World, but first what is my NEW book about??

A former Mexican narco transitions into Canadian life with family, politics, and business while holding tight to his ruthless, criminal ways. Meet Jorge Hernandez. πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ 



Back cover synopsis:


Jorge Hernandez may be the king of gangsters, but lately, he’s been the king of lazy. The former Mexican cartel boss starts to change his mind when a blue-haired freak slashes his tires, calling him a climate criminal. He finally breaks out of hibernation when rumors of a new medication said to be for children with ‘behaviour issues’ is about to become mandatory for all school-aged children. Jorge suspects that the drug is more about making kids compliant and easily controlled, but that is just the tip of the iceberg.


Who is at the top of the pile of degenerates that are pushing this agenda? Is it just Big Pharma trying to make their next billion, or is it something much more sinister behind this latest plot? Jorge and his gang intend to find out.


One thing is for sure. If you go woke, you go broke with Jorge Hernandez. Just not in the way you might think.


Politicians. 

Celebrities. 

Narcissists. 

Psychopaths. 


Everybody Wants to rule the world, but will you let them?


Videos and blogs from 2023: 


Is Jorge a vigilante superhero?


     Blog / Rumble / YouTube


Let's talk about courage 🦁

     Blog / Rumble / YouTube

A day in the life of (this) author πŸ€ͺ
     
     Blog / Rumble / YouTube


Crooked government and criminals; wait, is this fiction?

     Rumble / YouTube / Blogger 

 

Why I do YouTube and Rumble videos πŸ“½πŸ“ΊπŸΏ

     Rumble / YouTube / Blogger


I couldn't find the book I wanted, so I wrote it myself πŸ˜‰

     YouTube / Rumble / Blogger

Jorge Hernandez vs. Big Pharma 
πŸ’Š

     YouTube / Rumble / Blogger


Why write books when no one reads anymore? 

     Blogger/YouTube/Rumble 

What are my books about? πŸ€”

Check out the 2018 version - Rumble
Check out the updated 2023 version - Rumble and YouTube 

We need more diversity in books πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡²πŸ‡½πŸ‡¨πŸ‡΄πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ 

Check out the 2018 version - Rumble
Check out the updated 2023 version - Rumble and YouTube

Writing inspirations! What lies in the dark corners of my mind πŸ˜±

     πŸ“Ί Rumble
     πŸ“Ί YouTube

My new book is coming soon and other news! πŸ—ž️

➛ Rumble
➛ YouTube

Why you might like my books (even if you don't normally read) πŸ€”


➛ Rumble
➛ YouTube
➛ Blog

Everybody Wants to Rule the World 🌍

➛ Rumble
➛ YouTube
➛ Blog


Book titles that ring true πŸ”” 

Rumble / YouTube / Blog 


So do you get your FREE PDF copy? Contact me through my social media and just ask! I have a limited amount, so act fast!! No strings attached! 

Facebook

Twitter

Goodreads

Instagram.

Hope everybody has a great holiday season and all the best in 2024! Thank you for your support!



Thursday, December 14, 2023

Can you say FREE????

As you probably know, my NEW book is out! Here's a quick rundown about what it's about, where to get it and details on how to get your FREE (PDF) copy: 


Jorge Hernandez may be the king of gangsters, but lately, he’s been the king of lazy. The former Mexican cartel boss starts to change his mind when a blue-haired freak slashes his tires, calling him a climate criminal. He finally breaks out of hibernation when rumors of a new medication said to be for children with ‘behaviour issues’ is about to become mandatory for all school-aged children. Jorge suspects that the drug is more about making kids compliant and easily controlled, but that is just the tip of the iceberg.


Who is at the top of the pile of degenerates that are pushing this agenda? Is it just Big Pharma trying to make their next billion, or is it something much more sinister behind this latest plot? Jorge and his gang intend to find out.


One thing is for sure. If you go woke, you go broke with Jorge Hernandez. Just not in the way you might think.


Politicians. 

Celebrities. 

Narcissists. 

Psychopaths. 


Everybody Wants to rule the world, but will you let them?


Buy the book πŸ‘‡πŸΌ

iUniverse

Amazon.com

Amazon.ca

Barnes & Noble

Kindle

Kobo

iBook

So do you get your FREE PDF copy? Contact me through my social media and just ask! I have a limited amount, so act fast!! 

Facebook

Twitter

Goodreads

Instagram.

Anything else???? New videos and blogs???


Saturday, December 9, 2023

Book titles that ring true

It might not surprise my readers that my book titles always have a double meaning. Not only do they connect with the story in some way, be a powerful comment by a character, or be used to capture a potential reader. My book titles, especially in the last few years. have been picked with the worldview in mind. 

Here are some quick examples:


Everybody Wants to Rule the World is my 18th book, the 13th in my Hernandez series. As expected, a title like this isn't by accident. It comes back to not only the plot but also how our world looks right now. If you look around, whether it be in politics or otherwise, there are a lot of mega powers attempting to push their way to the top to control. And believe me, this is not for the greater good. 


Psychopaths Rule the World was released a few years ago, and at the time, it was a comment I made to a friend regarding world events. He had been questioning what would possess certain people to make the decisions. "Because psychopaths rule the world" was my answer, and even now, I stick by that reply.


Loyalty Above All (there are no exceptions) isn't the only theme in my
Hernandez series
but also something I strongly believe in. If we don't have loyalty or a sense of dedication, then what do we have? And can you ever really trust someone who isn't loyal to you? 






Monday, November 20, 2023

Newsletter - book cover reveal, new videos and more!

 Great news! My 18th book is out! 



I know I've been missing in action for some time. I've been very busy finishing my book, not to mention creating a few videos and blogs. Check it out πŸ‘‡πŸΌ






Everybody Wants to Rule the World coming soon!

You don't have to read the entire series to enjoy my latest book, Everybody Wants to Rule the World. To learn more about my books, check HERE.

 Here's a quick summary:   


Jorge Hernandez may be the king of gangsters, but lately, he’s been the king of lazy. The former Mexican cartel boss starts to change his mind when a blue-haired freak slashes his tires, calling him a climate criminal. He finally breaks out of hibernation when rumors of a new medication said to be for children with ‘behavior issues’ is about to become mandatory for all school-aged children. Jorge suspects that the drug is more about making kids compliant and easily controlled, but that is just the tip of the iceberg.


Who is at the top of the pile of degenerates that are pushing this agenda? Is it just Big Pharma trying to make their next billion, or is it something much more sinister behind this latest plot? Jorge and his gang intend to find out.


One thing is for sure. If you go woke, you go broke with Jorge Hernandez. Just not in the way you might think.


Politicians. 

Celebrities. 

Narcissists. 

Psychopaths. 


Everybody Wants to rule the world, but will you let them?