Your November 2021 newsletter is here! 📺

What's up for November? 🍁

As it turns out, October was a pretty uneventful month. I continue to work on my next book in the Hernandez series, but I'm not sure when it will be out. I'm pretty busy with work and life, so I haven't had as I'd like to finish the book. However, I'm getting there...

I continue to look into selling merchandise, but the research is time-consuming. I'm looking for the best quality and value without charging too much for the product. I ran into that previously with high shipping costs. I also am looking into new places to upload my videos. I did look briefly at TikTok, however I'm not sure if it's the right spot for me. Don't get me wrong, the site is fun, but I might not be a good fit for an author. 

I do have one new video and blog to share with you:

Why do I pick certain book titles? 📇

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And, of course, a new feature to my newsletter, book birthdays! 🎂

In November, we celebrate two of my books:

The Devil and his Legacy - November 12

We're All Criminals - November 23

Thanks for checking in! Don't forget to like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel!

Have a great November!

Mima 

Why do I pick certain book titles? 📇

Most of my book titles aren't selected just because they grab attention or suit the book, but also because they sometimes make a statement that I think is relevant. It might say something about human nature, the world we live in, or be a belief that I have about the world. 

I'll let you be the judge. Here are a few titles to consider:

Psychopaths Rule the World 

Do I have to explain this one?

We're All Criminals

Isn't there a 'bad' side to all of us? Do we not all have a dark side?

We're all Animals

In essence, we are all animals. Do we not have natural instincts that relate to those of animals? Are people all that different from one another?

Always be a Wolf

A quote throughout the series is; in a world full of sheep, always be a wolf. That seems pretty relevant in our times.

In the end, I guess it depends on the author's style and motives. Maybe they want a silly title that shows a lighthearted side to their writing. Then again, they might want something dark that suggests murder, crime, or horror. For me, my motive as a writer is to make people think. I guess I feel that if I can't get them to read the book, maybe I can accomplish this (to some degree) by demonstrating my titles. 

October newsletter 🎃🎉

It's the spookiest month of the year and that fits right in with my Hernandez series which doesn't need a special occasion to play the evil card. Jorge Hernandez is pretty good at terrifying people throughout the year. 

Let's check out what was new in September!  

To start with, I had an awesome article about my writing in the local newspaper - check out the article here (I believe you can sign up for FREE or click on the image in this newsletter and read it from the photo). It was probably one of my favorite articles about my writing and I was very excited when I read it.

Anything else?

I have one new video/blog to share with you:

How do I meet my characters 🤝

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Last, but not least, I've added a new feature called BOOK BIRTHDAYS! With this, I will showcase whatever book has a 'birthday' for that particular month. For October, A Spark Before the Fire turns 10!! 🥳 This wasn't my favorite of my books, however, it was fun to write. Here's a quick review of what it's about:

Jimmy Groome never really believed that his life was worth anything. An overweight and unpopular teen, it takes a suicide attempt to bring a traumatic childhood experience into sharp focus. With some encouragement from family and a counselor, Jimmy picks up a guitar and it quickly becomes obvious that he has a natural talent. After losing weight and joining a band, Jimmy goes from being a shy and insecure child to an outgoing and self-destructive young adult. In a world where sex, drugs, and rock n' roll go hand in hand Jimmy’s future is uncertain.

In this prequel to Fire, we follow Jimmy Groome on his dark path, where he decides if he'll ignite the fire inside - or if he’ll let it burn out and fade away.

Thanks for the support!!

Mima 🌸