My first book dark streets of hell, is now being re-edited and should be ready for re-release later this year. The purpose of the re-editing is to make, what some say is a powerful story of addiction and lost of opportunities because of addiction and bad chooses and should be a story that people of all ages can read about.
I’ll keep you posted.
My new book United has completed being re-edited and the new version is now available at Amazon Books .com. This edition is one you can even let those teens of yours read. You can get a copy from Amazon books.com and PublishAmerica.com We are hoping to get it in a couple of local stores as well, including doing some book signings
Here is some of what this book is about.
What if the gangs were forced to come together under one banner, under one organization? Were forced to kick in twenty percent of their illegal income to that same organization? This is the story of three men, who were willing to die for what they believed in? With a commitment and understanding; that in order to turn things around, both economically and socially for their people; some would have to be sacrificed, but who would those sacrificed be?
United, is the story of an organization brought together by three former black activists, who would try and change the state of affairs for their people.
Reverend Big John Williams; former leader of the Black Christian Movement for Change, who battled not only the corruption of both white and black leaders now leading his people to social doom, but his faith in God.
Abdullah X, former member of the Black Nation; whom had tried to kill him because he was becoming too big.
Jimmy Smith, former leader in Black Liberation Army and former crack addict who doubted himself but found strength in the words and actions of two friends.
Together they were unstoppable, as long as they stayed, United!!
Finally I am half done with writing my third book God Said, which is the story of Ronald Raines, one of the toughest gang members around and who formerly headed the notorious gang, Murder Incorporated.
Raines gets out of prison after ten years and meets Jim Christensen who is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and who is also a senor member of the quorum of the twelve. Christensen along with God changes Ronald in more ways than one.
Impact of Southern Utah board members have decided to alter the focus of the organization. The change will leave endeavors to agencies that have programs already in place and that are already receiving funding for those programs. The programs being referred to are those focused on rehab for those dealing with addictions related to substance abuse as well as gang involvement.
Impact will still, when asked, counsel with young men who are susceptible to joining gangs or who may have already gotten involved.
Impact will continue to present the Martin Luther King Jr. Man of Peace ceremonies. The program will continue with a similar format as it has in the past. In 2015, an addition to the program will be the presentation of a Martin Luther King Jr. Image Award, to citizens and/or organizations that are making this world a little better place to live. The person or organization will be picked by the New St George Martin Luther King Jr. committee which goes into effect September 2014. You can view the new St George Martin Luther King Jr. web-site by going to http://www.uniteddarkstreets.wordpress.com
