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So yesterday we had a topic with a positive message, but there is a sad side to the indie world, when times get really tough financially. Well, given the fact that I'm still trying to win the hearts and minds of readers like you, to prove that I indeed deserve your support, making ends meet is still a problem, and sometimes it can get pretty pathetic, like now.

I've got about 10 days before I can get ahold of some financial relief for my wife and I, so to say we're stretching would be an understatement. Crunching the numbers, I have no choice but to cut down on my internet time(since I don't own a computer, I come here to the internet cafe for 2 hours a day, getting as much done as I can during those 120 minutes.)

I'm nearing the end of my latest novella, Destined. and as this part of my writing has to come first, I won't be able to do the daily blog for the next 10 days, since I have to cut my internet time in half to go along with the stretchin'. (This is no joke. I even had to barrow a pen to continue with my writing, since I ran out of ink!)

So I'll see you all come May 3rd. Take care:)


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For every Channing Tatum or Ryan Gosling there are tens of thousands of ab-o-riffic chisel-chested guys out there flexing their muscles while putting in 12 hour days on indie projects that only give back copy/credit. (As in copy of the finished project and credit in it.) Every Beyonce, Rihanna, Katy Perry have hundreds of thousands of hotties waiting to take their place, with just as much if not more preteens and children competing in pageants, talent shows and so on preparing to join that infinite line of star-seekers.

Countless Stephen King, John Grisham, J.K Rowling wannabes stroking away at their keyboards in hopes of striking publisher gold. And as time goes by the ocean of those who desire to entertain for a living continues to grow and grow, making it even more difficult for the holy limelight to find the veterans of the game, who have been playing it for years and years.

The biggest problem for those who actually have talent are not the big wigs who have the power to grant life-long wishes(although they can definitely be major obstacles if they don't actually possess the talent to spot talent) but instead are the folks alongside the A-list dreamers who are fighting for the same opportunities yet are oblivious to the fact that their natural born talent lies elsewhere. NOT in what they are currently seeking.

So now there are thousands upon thousands of mediocre contenders for every one individual with REAL talent, causing supply to grossly outweigh demand, in turn overwhelming the powers-that-be to the point to where they now overlook the actual great talent!

A certain percentage of the competition will eventually concede defeat and extinguish the flame to their passion, while some souls will not know how to quit, for a life without living their dream is not a life at all, but a mere existence.

Just as you can't choose your race, sexual orientation, economic status you're born into, these individuals who refuse to give up simply can't flip a switch to turn off what they were destined to do. So what ARE they to do when their bloody knuckles failed after knocking, pounding on countless doors in search of opportunity?

These undiscovered talents of the world will turn to YOU, in hopes that you will take a break from the mass production of entertainment you've been conditioned to consume and show some support for a passionate soul, that, against all odds, has decided to go it alone and entertain you with their talent independently.

These warriors of hope have foregone job security, and all that it entails, to keep alive what we have all been told was possible while growing up. "You can do anything you set your mind (and heart)to." "Work hard enough and dreams will become reality."

And so they work with unparalleled diligence to earn your entertainment dollar. And in most cases what you will receive in return is not only some recreational playtime, but actually higher quality content than what you would find coming out of those assembly-line studios, labels, publishers. Content with actual substance, created not by some big shot telling you what to like and how to like it, but by a creative soul, that, through your support, helps bring about true color, diversity, passion that we all claim to want our world to be full of.

So on behalf of all the indie entertainers out there, I, we, thank you for your support!

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HaPpY EaStEr!

Check out these interesting Easter traditions from around the world...

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We all have been conditioned to look highly upon doctors, but in reality they're human just like the rest of us, which means they can make mistakes like the rest of us. It just makes it EXTRA scary because their mistakes can cost us a lot more than just over-priced healthcare...!

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Trust your instincts, because you are your best advocate!

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Ninja. What comes to mind when you hear that word? More then likely, action flicks, right? Especially the ones in the 80's. (American Ninja, Revenge of the Ninja, etc.) In actuality, this is an amazing and spiritual art, which, unfortunately, has been misconstrued by Hollywood again and again.

I had the privilege of studying this martial art back in the 90's, and as it was one of many chapters in my life, I wrote about my training in my autobiography....

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If you're interested in a peek of REAL Ninjutsu, here's a clip showing one of its veteran masters....

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Like most authors, I sometimes draw from my past when writing my fictional work, and did so for my novella Bleeding Perseverance, which is about a Ninja who goes to Afghanistan and ends up crossing paths with a Muslim girl who could use his help...

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By now we've all heard of the Malaysia airlines flight 370, and the fact that as of now it's still missing. As I see the repetitive daily news on it I can't help but think, all those resources now in the ocean, do they ever come upon lost treasures? I mean, I've heard on numerous occasions that the world's oceans are filled with billions of dollars of things that have been lost over time, so it's really not far-fetched. And would they even say such a thing if they were to find treasure? Hmmm....

And now we have another tragic disaster in the ocean. A Korean ferry capsized yesterday, with 9 confirmed dead and nearly 300 still missing. (Which means more than likely the number of lost lives will end up being in the triple digits).

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Whenever these occurrences happen that involve large numbers of people I can't help but think of the film, Final Destination. Although just a movie, I believe they had something legit with their concept of destiny. I just can't accept that such a large number of people die due to a mere "accident." I think fate does play a role in these types of "accidents." No one can prove either way, but it definitely makes you go hmmm.

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How's your spring going so far? Is there love in the air? Taking advantage of succulent fruits coming into season after a cold winter of artificial flavors? Are their some amazing books on your electronic device that you delve into during idle moments? (Standing in a long line, waiting to be seen for an appointment, toilet time, etc.)

Here's some Spring Reading that will not only keep you occupied, but will actually engage, excite, and enlighten...!

Like a little action with some substance? See what happens when a Ninja crosses paths with a Muslim girl in...

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Prefer to be taken back in time, to the Middle Ages...?

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Or is a real-life powerful story that will remind you of Forrest Gump/Benjamin Button more your cup of literary substance...?

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Wanna a little SeXy for you cozy late nights? Try...

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Or how 'bout some SeXy dipped in genius...?

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These PDF's can be read on ANY device(kindle, nook, e-reader, cellphone, etc.) Spring Reading = Blossoming of the Mind!

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One of the quirks of being an author is that you sometimes find yourself discovering inspiration from the most unlikely of sources. Combine that with the digital age and I can't help but pick up a pen every now and then to create a 140-character poem.

Such was the case a couple of years back when I was watching one of the popular reality tv singing competitions. This cutie caught my eye, then my ear, with my pen soon following...

Cutie pie lullaby,
honeysuckle kisses a la mode.
Lovely locks, a voice that rocks,
a secret muse now told.

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Sometimes I'm asked, in interviews and such, who my influences are. My heroes of storytelling. I hesitate somewhat when answering, because two of the three ended up becoming fallen heroes, with the third likely to join them if I had been able to make contact.

Yep, Anne Rice and Ken Follett both politely turned me down when I had reached out to them with my own literary work, (meaning they wouldn't even read it, let alone offer a blurb) and the chances that Stephen King would have declined as well is probably pretty high. I realize that they must be bombarded with such requests, but you'd think they'd show some compassion and exception to a supporter who is fighting to keep his sight. To at least just take a look at the work.

Nope. Just another affirmation that most heroes are not the great people we perceive them to be. But hey, that doesn't mean my respect for their actual talent has diminished. The experience just taught me not to hold those I admire up too high. So yeah, Anne may have broke my heart, but she's still one of the best when it comes to description. As for Ken, always the master plotter. And then there's Stephen, whose characters are like no other.

As far as structure and the ability to tell a grand story in less than a hundred pages, well, you don't have to look that far, do you? :)

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Went for a walk the other day in this northern Philippine city my wife and I are currently living in. They call it The City of Pines, and there's this one "veteran tree" that stood out because of the carving on it, along with the info of it nearby. Here are the pics...

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A complex subject, progress is. As societies of the world we have to develop, and the more time goes by the larger the population grows, meaning more space is needed. And yet nature is so important. What a dilemma!

The other day my wife and I watched the film The Day The Earth Stood Still(2008 version). Although it had its flaws, the overall message is really important. Unfortunately, it, along with Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth(because it really is one) and other environmental warnings are not really being taken seriously. I'm not one to be preachy or anything, but man, we sure can use a genius mind to truly figure things out. (Genius in the true sense of the word. Not the overused/misused word of today. True genius is to have original thinking that no one has thought of before). A solution that will both start to fix things and at the same time not really inconvenience anyone. Don't know if it's possible, but if it doesn't happen soon, our descendants are gonna have a hella inconvenient time when their time comes around!


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