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October 12, 2026Journal Entries of Book Writing

Why Gladiator (2000) Made Me Think Of A Pressing Emergency

"Are you not entertained?"

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October 3, 2026Journal Entries of Book Writing

Refocusing on Chapter One of A Pressing Emergency

The first chapter is very important, and it can make or break or the novel.

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September 18, 2026Journal Entries of Book Writing

Theme of Fatherlessness in A Pressing Emergency

Fatherlessness destroys individuals, families, communities and even the nation-state.

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September 4, 2026Journal Entries of Book Writing

Less Crying, More Writing

There was a hopelessness in the world with no one or anything to turn to

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September 1, 2026Journal Entries of Book Writing

Memphis Part Three

I have traveled to some U.S. cities but Memphis changed my life...

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August 30, 2026Journal Entries of Book Writing

Memphis Part Two

I had to flyout to Memphis for God to relay something unto my spirit that He could have been done in NYC... and darn I am not too happy about it.

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