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Liebster Blog Award (Edited)

[Edit]: Found a few more people who very much deserve this award as well as much much more recognition for their writing and storytelling

Sooo…I wrote a rap song…

Fun fact about me: In my teenage years I believed I’d grow up to be a musician. Clearly didn’t happen. I soon found my passion for writing and realized I wanted to do nothing else. Anyway, I wrote my first song in like five years the other night. Mainly out of boredom.

If you don’t like rap, that’s okay. You don’t have to watch, obviously. But if you do, please let me know what you think.

Thanks

Last day of The Author free giveaway!

If the title didn’t say it, today’s the last day for the free giveaway for my crime thriller, “The Author.”

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Why I don’t want to be Happy.

Hi:)

Been doing a bit of thinking lately…

I’ve discovered that, for me, life has never really been so much about the final destination as it has the journey. I love the anticipation of travel as well as the journey. I love having a goal in mind that I’m constantly moving towards–working toward something greater, whether I can see it or not.

Now, I’m not quite certain I know what happiness is, but I do see it as the overall goal of life–the ultimate satisfaction. I keep shooting for different things that I think will make me happy, then once I get it, I’m back at the drawing boards, scribbling new blueprints for a new course of action that’ll hopefully bring me closer to what I think happiness is supposed to be. It’s a never-ending cycle, vicious in it’s whirls.

“I plant my feet, and I clench my teeth. I can’t outrun what’s coming after me.”

-Troye Sivan, Swimming Pools

But I’ve been thinking: Maybe I’m purposely wasting my time going after all these superficial things because deep down, I don’t want to be happy. Maybe a brief moment of content is enough. I don’t know exactly what could give me that overall happiness, if anything, but I do have an idea. And while I do have an idea, I’m still not engaging in a plan of action to further pursue that goal.

“But I see a lighthouse in the distance calling my name. But I can’t get there till I go through all of this pain.”

Why?

Because I feel like I’ve tried all the back-roads, and pursuing this idea would be like hopping on the main road. If the back-roads can’t take me to my final destination, then what happens if the main road can’t either? I’d be left with no other roads to go.

I’m afraid that if I reach this idea, this goal, then I’ll still somehow find myself lost in the merciless current of that same old cycle; back at the blueprints with no more plans.

I’m also afraid that if I do find the happiness, then my next step in life will be settling, followed by a long, desolate road straight to death. There would be no more destinations, therefore, no more journeys. I need journeys to thrive. I need constant goals–a stick behind me and a carrot in front of me. Without that, I’m lost. Completely, and utterly lost. The thought scares me quite a bit.

On top of it all, I love being an underdog. For me, there’s nothing more motivating than the scent of doubt–whether it be my own or from someone else.

“There’s a glimmer of hope, like an exhale of smoke in the sky. And sometimes we drain out all the shit that used to feel right. Empty swimming pools.”

 

 

The free giveaway for my crime novel, “The Author,” ends tomorrow. If you haven’t already, feel free to check it out. Just click the link below. Thanks!

Liebster Blog Award

You ever have one of those days that’s just an emotional rollercoaster? Today’s been one of those days. Nothing too serious though.

Woke up to a nice sunrise and a fellow friendly blogger–James Cudney–writing an extremely helpful post. It was great, but today’s the last day of me visiting the family, so it’s time to go back “home.” We tried making the most of the time we had, going to lunch and shopping, but as the hours ticked by like minutes, it was soon time to say goodbye. I fucking hate goodbyes. I’m the kind of guy that’ll leave without a word. Weird, I know.

BUT…then this happened. As I sit here in the airport like a lost puppy, yet another friendly blogger came along to lighten everything with this Liebster Award. So, a big thanks to Kaitmoller for doing this. Kait’s blog is a bit (if not exactly) like a journal. She’s an interesting character. And she has to be. Who wants to read a boring person’s journal? She posts about relatable personal experiences, self-reflections, and poetry. She’s a great writer and very creative. AND, she’s pretty cute. That’s just a plus. I’ve told her that before but I’ll say it again.

365 Challenge: Day 236 – Mask (Author Alert: Jordan Antonacci)

Starting out, it can be a pain in the ass getting people behind you and your ideas. Couldn’t be more appreciative of author James J. Cudney for doing this, even with his plate already so full. Checkout his most recent post as well as him and his own book, “Watching Glass Shatter.”

This Is My Truth Now

Mask: (a) something we all wear to protect our identity, or (b) 365 Daily Challenge word for 2017 debut novelist and today’s author alert — Jordan Antonacci

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If you are new to the ‘ThisIsMyTruthNow’ blog, the ‘365 Daily Challenge,’ or the ‘Author Alert’ segment, check out the “About Site” section from the main menu.

Authors are often a mystery to their fans. Sometimes you read a book without knowing (or caring) about the author — it’s the story you must devour. Often the author is shy and doesn’t have a huge following or social media presence. And on the rare occasion, several of the author’s personality traits show up in one or two of the characters in his/her books. It’s almost like authors wear a mask both to those who read our books and even sometimes to ourselves. In today’s post, I’m exploring the concept of the word ‘mask’…

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“The Author” free book giveaway till 11/05

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“The Author” free book giveaway till 11/05

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“The Author” free book giveaway till 11/05

Hey there,

Hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween!

“The Author” free book giveaway till 11/05

Hey there,

Hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween!