Being an author isn't all sunshine and rainbows. Behind the magic is a ton of clogged crap in your brain. Of course, all of us authors want to release the crap that resides in there, but sometimes you can't release these stories due to how bad or uninteresting they are. That's what I believe at least, and I'm very critical of my work. The characters in the image above are Miracle and Victor.
They were featured in my book The Loner & The Goth. After publishing that book a few years ago, Miracle and Victor were going to have a story of their own, which was going to be a prequel to The Loner & The Goth. But the only problem was that it would've been too much like my book She's Divine: with a couple trying to maintain love while living in two separate dimensions. The only difference between Miracle & Victor's story and She's Divine is that it would've had some 70s soul & horror in it due to the character Venus, who is also featured in The Loner & The Goth. There was really no way I could change their origin story. And one thing about me is that I don't like repeating the same thing and expecting different results.
Once I put something out there for the world to see, I live with the results. If it's good, then great! Now I must try to find a way to capitalize off that and get better. If it's horrible, then great! Now I must see where I went wrong and how I need to change my style to become the best author I can be. I love to change things up. So, in my case, I don’t think Miracle and Victor’s story would’ve been bad, but it would’ve sounded like my old work. And that’s why I had to trash it. On top of that there are so many stories that are falling into this magic genre that are horrible, and with being an indie author, your work can get lost in the wave of bad books due to the number of indie books being published every day. Being a creator in an oversaturated market is such a pain in the ass, but I'll never stop creating.
There’s pros and cons to indie publishing and traditional publishing; but I have to take a risk to see what traditional publishing is like for me. I work too hard for my work to not be seen by major publishing houses and I've been publishing for nine years in the independent lane. It's time for me to go Air Jordan and slam dunk on this entire industry! My job is not finished. When it comes to my writing, many of you won’t see any new stories until my announcement comes that I’m signed with an agent. In the meantime, I’ll be creating my film company while releasing short films and documentaries. As always, I appreciate everyone for their support over the years. I hope you all stick with me as I take this new ride.
They were featured in my book The Loner & The Goth. After publishing that book a few years ago, Miracle and Victor were going to have a story of their own, which was going to be a prequel to The Loner & The Goth. But the only problem was that it would've been too much like my book She's Divine: with a couple trying to maintain love while living in two separate dimensions. The only difference between Miracle & Victor's story and She's Divine is that it would've had some 70s soul & horror in it due to the character Venus, who is also featured in The Loner & The Goth. There was really no way I could change their origin story. And one thing about me is that I don't like repeating the same thing and expecting different results.
Once I put something out there for the world to see, I live with the results. If it's good, then great! Now I must try to find a way to capitalize off that and get better. If it's horrible, then great! Now I must see where I went wrong and how I need to change my style to become the best author I can be. I love to change things up. So, in my case, I don’t think Miracle and Victor’s story would’ve been bad, but it would’ve sounded like my old work. And that’s why I had to trash it. On top of that there are so many stories that are falling into this magic genre that are horrible, and with being an indie author, your work can get lost in the wave of bad books due to the number of indie books being published every day. Being a creator in an oversaturated market is such a pain in the ass, but I'll never stop creating.
There’s pros and cons to indie publishing and traditional publishing; but I have to take a risk to see what traditional publishing is like for me. I work too hard for my work to not be seen by major publishing houses and I've been publishing for nine years in the independent lane. It's time for me to go Air Jordan and slam dunk on this entire industry! My job is not finished. When it comes to my writing, many of you won’t see any new stories until my announcement comes that I’m signed with an agent. In the meantime, I’ll be creating my film company while releasing short films and documentaries. As always, I appreciate everyone for their support over the years. I hope you all stick with me as I take this new ride.
To: Leonard H Williams Sr.
The first thing I want to say is, "Thank you for being you."
You were an incredible role model, a heroic man, and the perfect Grandpop.
God, thank you for allowing this man to be in my life.
My Pop-Pop, the man who called me Lenny-Bruce, the man who always told me he was proud of me, the man who told me to follow my dreams, and the man who always told me he loved me every chance he got, has officially transitioned.
It was hard for me accept that the man with the booming voice, warm hugs, and intelligent humor, had ascended for good.
I cried for an entire day, and even cried a little bit today. Shoot and I know I'll cry some more. It's just part of the grieving process. But I sure do miss you Pop-Pop: Your entire family does.
In our final conversation a few days ago you said, "I love you." and gave me one of those warm hugs of yours one last time.
That meant the world to me. Thank you for shaping & molding me into the man that I am today.
No more pain, you are officially cancer free.
Take care, Pop-Pop, you have been loved.
From: Your Grandson Leonard H Williams III a.k.a. Lenny-Bruce
Until We Meet Again
The first thing I want to say is, "Thank you for being you."
You were an incredible role model, a heroic man, and the perfect Grandpop.
God, thank you for allowing this man to be in my life.
My Pop-Pop, the man who called me Lenny-Bruce, the man who always told me he was proud of me, the man who told me to follow my dreams, and the man who always told me he loved me every chance he got, has officially transitioned.
It was hard for me accept that the man with the booming voice, warm hugs, and intelligent humor, had ascended for good.
I cried for an entire day, and even cried a little bit today. Shoot and I know I'll cry some more. It's just part of the grieving process. But I sure do miss you Pop-Pop: Your entire family does.
In our final conversation a few days ago you said, "I love you." and gave me one of those warm hugs of yours one last time.
That meant the world to me. Thank you for shaping & molding me into the man that I am today.
No more pain, you are officially cancer free.
Take care, Pop-Pop, you have been loved.
From: Your Grandson Leonard H Williams III a.k.a. Lenny-Bruce
Until We Meet Again
YOUR TWO SHINING STARS
It was a day I will never forget
In someways a day I will forever regret
I'm never ready for this thing called death
I find it eerie that one day we take our last breath.
Life is a beautiful, yet complicated thing.
In the physical we notice a lot of the complications.
But the spirit is always focused on our destinations.
My spirit is comfortable now because I know where you are.
You're with Joshua and Jeremiah, your two shining stars.
It was a day I will never forget
In someways a day I will forever regret
I'm never ready for this thing called death
I find it eerie that one day we take our last breath.
Life is a beautiful, yet complicated thing.
In the physical we notice a lot of the complications.
But the spirit is always focused on our destinations.
My spirit is comfortable now because I know where you are.
You're with Joshua and Jeremiah, your two shining stars.
The Power of Persistence
Morning Motivation!
Continuing to pursue your passion in spite of any difficulty or obstacles you may face is known as persistence.
In the world we live in our persistence is tested nearly twenty-four hours a day.
This test we face can persist of distractions like social media, friendships, relationships, and family issues, which can also cause doubt.
Every creature on this planet in some way, shape, or form is constantly being tested when it comes to using the power of persistence.
No matter how many times human beings or mother nature may knock down a spider's web, a spider will continue to get up every morning and weave its web.
No matter how many times a cat may knock down an ant hill, those colony of ants will continue to rebuild that hill with each second, they have left on this Earth.
It's all about overcoming that obstacle!
In my opinion, persistence is existence on steroids.
It's the art of never giving up!
One day you'll feel like you're on top of the world because you can taste that you're one step closer to achieving the "impossible."
The next day you'll feel like the world is falling apart all around you, and that it's easier to give up and collapse with it.
But in these times of doubt, I truly believe God instilled the power of persistence in all of us. It's a superpower! The only thing we have to do is use it!
And I know it's easier said than done but use this as motivation to practice and work on what you love to do every single day.
Lay one brick down at a time every single day to build your temple of success.
Use the superpower that God gave you!
"A river cuts through a rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence." - Jim Watkins
Continuing to pursue your passion in spite of any difficulty or obstacles you may face is known as persistence.
In the world we live in our persistence is tested nearly twenty-four hours a day.
This test we face can persist of distractions like social media, friendships, relationships, and family issues, which can also cause doubt.
Every creature on this planet in some way, shape, or form is constantly being tested when it comes to using the power of persistence.
No matter how many times human beings or mother nature may knock down a spider's web, a spider will continue to get up every morning and weave its web.
No matter how many times a cat may knock down an ant hill, those colony of ants will continue to rebuild that hill with each second, they have left on this Earth.
It's all about overcoming that obstacle!
In my opinion, persistence is existence on steroids.
It's the art of never giving up!
One day you'll feel like you're on top of the world because you can taste that you're one step closer to achieving the "impossible."
The next day you'll feel like the world is falling apart all around you, and that it's easier to give up and collapse with it.
But in these times of doubt, I truly believe God instilled the power of persistence in all of us. It's a superpower! The only thing we have to do is use it!
And I know it's easier said than done but use this as motivation to practice and work on what you love to do every single day.
Lay one brick down at a time every single day to build your temple of success.
Use the superpower that God gave you!
"A river cuts through a rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence." - Jim Watkins
Stargazing takes me to new heights every night. Watching the clouds open up to display the universe is the most magical thing we can witness as human beings. The night sky has heavily influenced my creativity in recent years. But the magic all started when I watched Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory for the first time as a kid. And I'm referring to the 1971 classic starring Gene Wilder, not the crappy remake from 2005. Now, back to what I was saying: Willy Wonka enhanced my imagination and it played a major part in molding the creator I am today. As years went on, Space Jam, and plenty of other films also played a part in how I create and craft my work.
I love it to a point where I find myself taking notes while watching a film I truly enjoy. I can't help it! When something is able to grab hold of my attention for an hour and a half or two hours, I have to know what the writers and directors did to hook me. And that's my goal as a novelist and a future screenwriter. I want to grab hold of the audience and bring them into in my world without them ever wanting to leave.
Today, I'm able to blend nature, my dreams, and my imagination to create the magic I feel in my spirit. Inspiration always comes to me and I thank God for that gift. As an adult, I still realize that my world is full of creation and pure imagination, and that's because I never allowed my inner child to die.
Within the soul of a magical creator is the child that never grew up.
Here's a poem I've written called Inner Child, Inner Magic. I hope you enjoy it.
I love it to a point where I find myself taking notes while watching a film I truly enjoy. I can't help it! When something is able to grab hold of my attention for an hour and a half or two hours, I have to know what the writers and directors did to hook me. And that's my goal as a novelist and a future screenwriter. I want to grab hold of the audience and bring them into in my world without them ever wanting to leave.
Today, I'm able to blend nature, my dreams, and my imagination to create the magic I feel in my spirit. Inspiration always comes to me and I thank God for that gift. As an adult, I still realize that my world is full of creation and pure imagination, and that's because I never allowed my inner child to die.
Within the soul of a magical creator is the child that never grew up.
Here's a poem I've written called Inner Child, Inner Magic. I hope you enjoy it.
Inner Child, Inner Magic!
The inner child in me wants to make you happy when you're down.
The inner child in me wants to play whenever you begin to mope around.
The inner child in me discovers magic wherever I go.
The inner child in me never worries, and when it comes to challenges, I never say no.
The inner child in me enjoys living in the moment and being alive.
The inner child in me loves exploring the magic in the night sky.
The inner child in me wants to jump and fly high.
My inner magic never disappeared, so my inner child will never die.
The inner child in me wants to make you happy when you're down.
The inner child in me wants to play whenever you begin to mope around.
The inner child in me discovers magic wherever I go.
The inner child in me never worries, and when it comes to challenges, I never say no.
The inner child in me enjoys living in the moment and being alive.
The inner child in me loves exploring the magic in the night sky.
The inner child in me wants to jump and fly high.
My inner magic never disappeared, so my inner child will never die.