Showing posts with label Canadian author. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canadian author. Show all posts
Monday, February 3, 2025
Writing updates - my Substack, why I haven't started a new book and general ramblings
Author of 18 books including the Hernandez series: We're All Animals, Always be a Wolf, The Devil is Smooth Like Honey, A Devil Named Hernandez, And The Devil Will Laugh, The Devil May Lie, The Devil and His Legacy, She Was His Angel, We're All Criminals, Psychopaths Rule the World, Loyalty Above All (there are no exceptions) and House of Hernandez. All are available at Amazon, Chapters, Apple, or most online retailers. Check it out at www.mimaonfire.com. You do not have to read the entire series to enjoy the book!
Monday, January 13, 2025
Are my characters evil? 🙈
The wonderful part about writing fiction is that you enter this crazy world where your characters can do anything. The issue is that the best characters take off running and all you can do is follow along. For that reason, I never tended to give much thought to whether or not my characters act morally or responsibly, simply because I'm not them. It's not my job to harness them in but rather, tell their story.
Lately, it has occurred to me whether or not my characters are evil. I suspect some people avoid my books because they assume they are and simply want nothing to do with them. And, you know, fair enough. You'll never find the Hernandez series in the Christian section of your bookstore. Is it my duty to represent morals and values in my books? And does anyone else?
To answer that question, you have to go back to why I started writing in the first place. Back in the early days, when I was a teenager attempting to pull a novel together, I never did so with the idea of inspiring anyone. In fact, my whole goal (even back then) was to make people think. I wanted to hold a mirror up to the world and tell you what I saw. I've been doing that ever since.
What I'm trying to say is, that my characters are complex. My strongest character is Jorge Hernandez and although he certainly could be called evil, you also see his compassionate side in many situations. In some cases, he can even act as an anti-hero, retaliating on those who are evil themselves. Overall though, I feel my books and characters are a reflection of the world. And unfortunately, if you look under the hood, that's not a pleasant sight these days.
Author of 18 books including the Hernandez series: We're All Animals, Always be a Wolf, The Devil is Smooth Like Honey, A Devil Named Hernandez, And The Devil Will Laugh, The Devil May Lie, The Devil and His Legacy, She Was His Angel, We're All Criminals, Psychopaths Rule the World, Loyalty Above All (there are no exceptions) and House of Hernandez. All are available at Amazon, Chapters, Apple, or most online retailers. Check it out at www.mimaonfire.com. You do not have to read the entire series to enjoy the book!
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Catch up with the news!!! 🗞 December 2024 👀
I've been diving into some of my personal blogs again lately and writing some notes for a potential upcoming writing project. Will there be a book fourteen in the Hernandez series? Would you like one? Remember, you don't have to read the entire series to enjoy any of the books. I try to make them standalone. I still have some FREE e-books (PDF files) left for Everybody Wants to Rule the World. Send me your email, and I will send you my publisher's link with your unique code.
Let's start with my personal blog post:
Women's magazines have changed a lot in 100 years
What's new with my writing? Here's a couple of new posts and videos. If you enjoy them, please like, share, and subscribe to bring my eyes to my work. It can be a struggle when you're an indie author.
Why I love Twitter (X) and BTW, what the hell is Bluesky?
Why people love powerful and fearless characters
Thanks for checking in. Please reply to this email if you wish to have the FREE PDF I mentioned earlier in this newsletter. Check out the Amazon version and read a FREE sample.
Merry Christmas 🎄 Hope it's the best one yet!
Mima
Author of 18 books including the Hernandez series: We're All Animals, Always be a Wolf, The Devil is Smooth Like Honey, A Devil Named Hernandez, And The Devil Will Laugh, The Devil May Lie, The Devil and His Legacy, She Was His Angel, We're All Criminals, Psychopaths Rule the World, Loyalty Above All (there are no exceptions) and House of Hernandez. All are available at Amazon, Chapters, Apple, or most online retailers. Check it out at www.mimaonfire.com. You do not have to read the entire series to enjoy the book!
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Why I'm not writing (right now) 😬
People often ask me if I'm writing anything now. Having been an author since 2010, with 18 books to my credit, they're usually surprised when I say no.
Not to say I will never write again. It's just not in my heart to do at this time. Having said that, I've given it a great deal of thought, and here are some reasons why I haven't written since last year.
1. Depression and apathy. Actually, everything on the list below might help explain my depression and apathy. Still, generally speaking, it's like anything else in life where you sometimes wonder if your contribution is worth it. I think it's good to stand back and reflect at times.
2. When I finished all my other books, I was chomping at the bit to start the next one. After finishing Everybody Wants to Rule the World, I had ideas but no motivation. I didn't have a sense of urgency to start the next project. I wasn't inspired.
3. When the entire world seems to be on fire, how can you possibly write fiction that surprises or excites readers? The news and social media are already keeping people's senses on high alert, is it possible for any form of entertainment to compare?
4. Censorship. Canada and many countries are either bringing in or have already brought in censorship laws, primarily on social media. I don't pretend to be an expert, but I believe it's Bill C-63 that is the latest one coming down the pipe, which is extremely heavy-handed. How does this affect fiction? I write violent books with unflattering views about the Canadian government in my Hernandez series, and I promote it on social media. And let's face it, it's starting to feel like a, 'show me the man, and I'll show you the crime' society at this point. I'm not the only author concerned with the growing censorship in Canada. It's a slippery slope, folks.
5. One of the most depressing things for an author to hear is the words, "I don't read." And I know it's because some people lack time, others lack interest, and even more lack the ability to concentrate. I used to think movies and television were my competition, but increasingly, it feels like social media is what I'm up against. Why sit with a book when you can watch a two-minute video on TikTok? (if you do, I DO have a channel 😉) It's rare for younger people to read. A parent recently told me she thought it was 'strange' that one of their kids read. Why? Is that strange? I thought this was a sad statement.
That's the best way I can sum up why I haven't started another book yet. But who knows? I could change my mind tomorrow.
Author of 18 books including the Hernandez series: We're All Animals, Always be a Wolf, The Devil is Smooth Like Honey, A Devil Named Hernandez, And The Devil Will Laugh, The Devil May Lie, The Devil and His Legacy, She Was His Angel, We're All Criminals, Psychopaths Rule the World, Loyalty Above All (there are no exceptions) and House of Hernandez. All are available at Amazon, Chapters, Apple, or most online retailers. Check it out at www.mimaonfire.com. You do not have to read the entire series to enjoy the book!
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
My first two books - Fire and A Spark Before the Fire
First, there was a match.
In 1992, Tarah Kiersey wasn't feeling very optimistic about her life. From dead-end jobs to dead-end relationships, she failed to see how anything could ever improve. But at least, she had her music.
Then, there was a spark.
There was something about holding a microphone that made Tarah feel alive. And there was something about how she sang that made people listen. One of those people included William Stacy, a young musician who invited Tarah to join his band, Fire. She said yes and her entire life changed overnight.
And now there's FIRE!
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.
Author of 18 books including the Hernandez series: We're All Animals, Always be a Wolf, The Devil is Smooth Like Honey, A Devil Named Hernandez, And The Devil Will Laugh, The Devil May Lie, The Devil and His Legacy, She Was His Angel, We're All Criminals, Psychopaths Rule the World, Loyalty Above All (there are no exceptions) and House of Hernandez. All are available at Amazon, Chapters, Apple, or most online retailers. Check it out at www.mimaonfire.com. You do not have to read the entire series to enjoy the book!
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
2023 - My year in review! 🎉 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. 🇲🇽
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?
Let's talk about courage 🦁
Blog / Rumble / YouTube
A day in the life of (this) author 🤪
Blog / Rumble / YouTube
Crooked government and criminals; wait, is this fiction?
Rumble / YouTube / Blogger
Rumble / YouTube / Blogger
Why I do YouTube and Rumble videos 📽📺🍿
Rumble / YouTube / Blogger
I couldn't find the book I wanted, so I wrote it myself 😉
YouTube / Rumble / Blogger
Jorge Hernandez vs. Big Pharma 💊
YouTube / Rumble / Blogger
YouTube / Rumble / Blogger
Jorge Hernandez vs. Big Pharma 💊
YouTube / Rumble / Blogger
Why write books when no one reads anymore?
What are my books about? 🤔
Check out the 2018 version - Rumble
Check out the updated 2023 version - Rumble and YouTube
We need more diversity in books 🇨🇦🇲🇽🇨🇴🇵🇭
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 😱
My new book is coming soon and other news! 🗞️
Why you might like my books (even if you don't normally read) 🤔
Everybody Wants to Rule the World 🌍
➛ 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!
Hope everybody has a great holiday season and all the best in 2024! Thank you for your support!
Author of 18 books including the Hernandez series: We're All Animals, Always be a Wolf, The Devil is Smooth Like Honey, A Devil Named Hernandez, And The Devil Will Laugh, The Devil May Lie, The Devil and His Legacy, She Was His Angel, We're All Criminals, Psychopaths Rule the World, Loyalty Above All (there are no exceptions) and House of Hernandez. All are available at Amazon, Chapters, Apple, or most online retailers. Check it out at www.mimaonfire.com. You do not have to read the entire series to enjoy the book!
Sunday, July 30, 2023
August 2023 Update! ⛱
What's new for August 2023? I thought it would be fun to remake a couple of old videos (with more to come!) with updated views and information.
Here's the videos:
What are my books about? 🤔
Check out the 2018 version - Rumble
We need more diversity in books 🇨🇦🇲🇽🇨🇴🇵🇭
Check out the 2018 version - Rumble
And more great news! I talked to my publisher earlier this month about my next book! Coming out this fall. Stick around because there will most likely be a book giveaway!
Have a great summer and see you in the fall!
Keep updated on social media:
Author of 18 books including the Hernandez series: We're All Animals, Always be a Wolf, The Devil is Smooth Like Honey, A Devil Named Hernandez, And The Devil Will Laugh, The Devil May Lie, The Devil and His Legacy, She Was His Angel, We're All Criminals, Psychopaths Rule the World, Loyalty Above All (there are no exceptions) and House of Hernandez. All are available at Amazon, Chapters, Apple, or most online retailers. Check it out at www.mimaonfire.com. You do not have to read the entire series to enjoy the book!
Sunday, May 28, 2023
June 2023 newsletter 😎
Just a short newsletter this month! I've been taking a break from making videos and writing blogs, but will have some new material soon. I do have a new post to share with you:
If you have any suggestions for future topics, please let me know!
I'm continuing to work on my next book while thinking about another series. 😬
Hope everyone is having a great spring.
Author of 18 books including the Hernandez series: We're All Animals, Always be a Wolf, The Devil is Smooth Like Honey, A Devil Named Hernandez, And The Devil Will Laugh, The Devil May Lie, The Devil and His Legacy, She Was His Angel, We're All Criminals, Psychopaths Rule the World, Loyalty Above All (there are no exceptions) and House of Hernandez. All are available at Amazon, Chapters, Apple, or most online retailers. Check it out at www.mimaonfire.com. You do not have to read the entire series to enjoy the book!
Sunday, April 30, 2023
May 2023 Newsletter 🌼
First things first! May 1st marks another Book Birthday! 🎉🥳🎂
The Rock Star of Vampires was released on this day in 2014!! Haven't read it? Click on the above link and read the first chapter for FREE on Amazon! To this day, it remains one of my more popular books.
What else is new? I'm working on book #18 (13th in the Hernandez series) along with dreaming up a new series! 🤔🦞
I have a couple of news videos and blogs to share with you. Check them out and don't forget to like, share and subscribe! It all helps get my work out there for others to learn about, which is especially important now that Bill C11 (Canada) has recently passed. This may make it difficult for my videos to be found or discovered. It's FREE and easy to do, so please help me out. 🥰
Author of 18 books including the Hernandez series: We're All Animals, Always be a Wolf, The Devil is Smooth Like Honey, A Devil Named Hernandez, And The Devil Will Laugh, The Devil May Lie, The Devil and His Legacy, She Was His Angel, We're All Criminals, Psychopaths Rule the World, Loyalty Above All (there are no exceptions) and House of Hernandez. All are available at Amazon, Chapters, Apple, or most online retailers. Check it out at www.mimaonfire.com. You do not have to read the entire series to enjoy the book!
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Crooked government and criminals; wait, is this fiction?
Could a former cartel boss run the government? Has it ever happened behind the scenes? And let's take this another step further; could a bloodthirsty criminal lead a country if people weren't aware of his dark side?
Most people will say no to all these questions. White-collar criminals might be another story. Politicians turned criminals is also a possibility, but most people would disagree that someone who has threatened and murdered his way to the top could potentially run the show: either from behind the scenes or at the top of the pile, as the actual president or prime minister of a country.
But then again, is it impossible?
In my Hernandez series, former cartel boss Jorge Hernandez heavily influences the government from behind the scenes while secretly wondering if he could be more productive as his country's leader. After smoothly slipping through life without getting caught, it's obvious why Hernandez automatically assumes that the other shoe will never drop, but would he be bold enough to run for prime minister of Canada?
If you research Mexican or Colombian cartels, you'll quickly realize that it's not a stretch. These powerful and savvy criminals have a lot of influence on the government and the police, but is that something that could only happen in other countries? Could it happen in Canada? The US? And I guess the more important question is, has it ever happened?
I think part of the answer lies in how you define a criminal. And even more so, where the grey area starts and where it ends.
Author of 18 books including the Hernandez series: We're All Animals, Always be a Wolf, The Devil is Smooth Like Honey, A Devil Named Hernandez, And The Devil Will Laugh, The Devil May Lie, The Devil and His Legacy, She Was His Angel, We're All Criminals, Psychopaths Rule the World, Loyalty Above All (there are no exceptions) and House of Hernandez. All are available at Amazon, Chapters, Apple, or most online retailers. Check it out at www.mimaonfire.com. You do not have to read the entire series to enjoy the book!
Monday, December 26, 2022
2022 - My year in review 🎉
Another year has ended and it's time to review what happened in 2022!
House of Hernandez (August 16, 2022)
Check out the synopsis and read the first chapter! Go to your favorite online retailer to learn more. Here's a few:
Videos and Blogs
Christmas themes in my books 🎄🎄🎄
Video
Blog
Why I don't write warm and fuzzy books 🧸
Video
Blog
Loyalty Above All (There are no exceptions) ☠️
Video
Blog
Why my books are so political 🤥
Why Loyalty Above All isn't just a title 🐺
BlogThe protagonist's point of view 👀
Relationship ups and downs between characters 😍🤬
Why Jorge Hernandez goes to extremes to protect his family 🏠
Everybody's got a story (including children)
Check out my latest writing blog - Start in one place and end up in another 😯
How do you introduce new characters? 🤝
House of Hernandez 🎃
YouTube
Rumble
Blog
A quick preview of House of Hernandez 🎃
YouTube
Rumble
Blog
Every character has a purpose 🤪
A different kind of crime series
Blog
YouTube
Rumble
I need your help (and tips on how to help other authors)
Blog
YouTube
Rumble
Thank you for all your support! See you in 2023 😘
🇨🇦Canadian author Mima (aka Michelle M. Arsenault) is known for complicated and diverse characters, dark style, and never shying away from controversial topics.
📚Author of The Hernandez series - loyalty above all. There are no exceptions. https://mimaonfire.com/the-series/
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Author of 18 books including the Hernandez series: We're All Animals, Always be a Wolf, The Devil is Smooth Like Honey, A Devil Named Hernandez, And The Devil Will Laugh, The Devil May Lie, The Devil and His Legacy, She Was His Angel, We're All Criminals, Psychopaths Rule the World, Loyalty Above All (there are no exceptions) and House of Hernandez. All are available at Amazon, Chapters, Apple, or most online retailers. Check it out at www.mimaonfire.com. You do not have to read the entire series to enjoy the book!
Friday, July 29, 2022
August 2022 newsletter 🌻
Another month is coming to an end. This means it's time to give you a quick rundown on my latest news.
A few things are the same as last month. I continue to add all my videos to Rumble and finish my 17th book (12th in the Hernandez series - one book for every month of the year!)
I do have one new video/blog to share with you. Check it out 👇🏼
Everybody's got a story (including children) 🐥
To learn more, check out my video newsletter!
Author of 18 books including the Hernandez series: We're All Animals, Always be a Wolf, The Devil is Smooth Like Honey, A Devil Named Hernandez, And The Devil Will Laugh, The Devil May Lie, The Devil and His Legacy, She Was His Angel, We're All Criminals, Psychopaths Rule the World, Loyalty Above All (there are no exceptions) and House of Hernandez. All are available at Amazon, Chapters, Apple, or most online retailers. Check it out at www.mimaonfire.com. You do not have to read the entire series to enjoy the book!
Friday, July 1, 2022
July 2022 newsletter 🇨🇦 🇨🇦🇨🇦
It's July! So, what's new??
As I mention in every newsletter, I continue to work on my next book. This will be my 17th book and 12th in the Hernandez series. I think I'm around chapter 30 (or 50!) so we are getting closer!
Is anything else new? Check out my latest video/blog:
Why Jorge Hernandez goes to extremes to protect his family 🏠
If you have any questions you'd like to have addressed, please send them to info@mimaonfire.com
Anything else?
If you haven't yet, please check out my YouTube or Rumble channels. Subscribing, sharing, and liking all help to get more eyes on my books. If want to check out any of my books but are low in funds, drop by your local library. If my book isn't in their system, it would be awesome if you could request it.
As always, I thank you for your support!
Author of 18 books including the Hernandez series: We're All Animals, Always be a Wolf, The Devil is Smooth Like Honey, A Devil Named Hernandez, And The Devil Will Laugh, The Devil May Lie, The Devil and His Legacy, She Was His Angel, We're All Criminals, Psychopaths Rule the World, Loyalty Above All (there are no exceptions) and House of Hernandez. All are available at Amazon, Chapters, Apple, or most online retailers. Check it out at www.mimaonfire.com. You do not have to read the entire series to enjoy the book!
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