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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Why I do YouTube and Rumble videos π½πΊπΏ
Sunday, January 29, 2023
February 2023 newsletter ❤️π₯
What's new in writing news? I'm still working on my 18th book!
Check out my latest video and blogs! π₯³.
Is Jorge a vigilante superhero?
Let's talk about courage π¦
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Is Jorge a vigilante superhero?
Jorge Hernandez of my Hernandez series has transformed over the years; from villain to vigilante, but is he a vigilante superhero?
It might seem like a stretch to consider this former cartel member, a man who's killed and murdered numerous people in his lifetime, a superhero. However, in recent books, one could argue that most of his vigilante acts revolve around going up against an injustice of sorts. His most common enemy tends to be Big Pharma, which is hardly a group that conjures up much compassion. For example, in Loyalty Above All (there are no exceptions), Jorge goes after the pharmaceutical industry after he learns they released a drug despite knowing it would cause cancer. So while many may question if revenge is the most moralistic method, there is also a level of understanding of why this character reacts as he does. Especially when considering someone close to him has died because of this medication.In many ways, Jorge Hernandez faces the anger and frustration many feel but avenges the powerlessness in a way they can't. This is why the antihero has grown in popularity over the last few years. We've seen this trend in television and, to a degree, in movies. But what about books?
I suspect most writers are careful about how they take on this topic because there's a fine line that most writers do not want to cross.
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Let's talk about courage π¦
The theme for my 18th book (the 13th in the Hernandez series) will be courage. I thought this was important since I fear that courage is a trait that's currently lacking in our world. Some will speak up and feel the need to have a voice, while others cower away and feel more comfortable going with the flow. It's been suggested that it's a generational situation, but I don't know. Without a backbone, do you have anything?
Anyone familiar with my Hernandez series is aware that the protagonist is fearless. In a way, he represents the courage many people wish they had, the freedom to speak up whenever they want, with no consequences. Of course, in the real world, that isn't always possible. We live in a time where some people hold puppet strings that can easily get tied up in a knot.
In the world of Jorge Hernandez, there will be no one and nothing that gets in his way. No one intimidates him. Nothing scares him (and if it does, he will never let you know). Although some might rightfully suggest that his courage may sometimes go a little too far, these extremes in my series are to make a point. For example if Jorge is going up against someone in Big Pharma and takes extreme measures to make a point, it's representative of a society that perhaps has justifiable anger about the same oligarchs. Jorge takes on a lot of people, many of which represent ideas and behavior that those with courage might be already questioning. Not that new ideas aren't good, but we increasingly live in a society where there's a 'right' and 'wrong' view to have with no discussion allowed. Jorge Hernandez knows what he believes. No one tells him how to think. He listens but isn't swayed because of his strong personal beliefs. The popular vote isn't necessarily his vote.
Although his tactics are questionable, no one can argue that Jorge Hernandez has courage. In a tight situation, you want this guy in your corner.
Thursday, December 29, 2022
A day in the life of (this) author π€ͺ
Although I hardly have a glamorous life, it is a busy one. Between working a full-time, casual job and maintaining my writing, I don't tend to have a lot of extra time to spare.
I usually only write when I have a day off. And even that varies depending on my appointments and other things going on in my life. But ideally, I get up early (6-7 a.m.) to write a chapter for the specific book I'm working on during that time. I then write notes for the chapter I just finished and jot down some notes for the one I will do the next time. If I have time, I sometimes go back and edit the previous chapter, but I often wait and do a few chapters on a day when I'm not feeling energetic or motivated to create.
Whether or not I have the day off, I almost always am on social media to promote my work. This entails preparing social media in advance, checking comments and results on items already posted, and sometimes writing blogs or posting videos. Even though I'm not on many social media sites, I find it time-consuming to keep up with the ones I have, but it's a great way to connect with people. Of course, I sometimes record videos for my YouTube and Rumble channels, but this also depends on when I have time. I tend to schedule and organize these things in advance to get everything done.
Of course, life is busy. Things come up, and sometimes it isn't possible to keep all my ducks in line. Aspiring authors often don't realize that writing a book is the easy part. Keeping up with everything else and getting your writing to your potential audience, is another story.
Monday, December 26, 2022
2022 - My year in review π
Another year has ended and it's time to review what happened in 2022!
New Book!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 πππ
Video
Blog
Why I don't write warm and fuzzy books π§Έ
Video
Blog
Loyalty Above All (There are no exceptions) ☠️
Video
Blog
Why Loyalty Above All isn't just a title πΊ
BlogRelationship ups and downs between characters ππ€¬
Why Jorge Hernandez goes to extremes to protect his family π
Everybody's got a story (including children)
Check out my latest writing blog - Start in one place and end up in another π―
How do you introduce new characters? π€
House of Hernandez π
YouTube
Rumble
Blog
A quick preview of House of Hernandez π
YouTube
Rumble
Blog
Every character has a purpose π€ͺ
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 π
π¨π¦Canadian author Mima (aka Michelle M. Arsenault) is known for complicated and diverse characters, dark style, and never shying away from controversial topics.
πAuthor of The Hernandez series - loyalty above all. There are no exceptions. https://mimaonfire.com/the-series/
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Saturday, December 24, 2022
January 2023 newsletter π₯³
We've come to the end of another year, and I don't know about you, but I'm relieved to have 2022 behind me. It's a time to tie up loose ends, make new choices for 2023, and create new goals. Will one of those goals be to write a book?
If so, check out my latest blog about why you should write your own book. Check it out ππΌ
I only uploaded one new video in December because I'm still working on adding all my videos to Rumble. I'm getting close to finishing so want to focus on that before posting new content. I have a handful of videos to upload to Rumble and YouTube soon, so stay tuned! Sign up for the newsletter, and don't miss a thing!
Coming soon will be my year-end newsletter, where I review all the news from 2022! Check out last year's HERE.
Thank you for all your support! π