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I always have this faith that my stories will inspire, but there's still that voice of self-doubt that asks why.  I face it daily and answer "because I'm a writer " and it makes me happy for twenty-three hours until Self-doubt whispers into my ear once more.  I know the answer. I lift my eyes and point at my heart.  Stories are inside there and need to be told.
I understand why I write. Now I may still struggle, but the answer is always clear.  Keep the faith.. See the vision.  Make a difference. It's sort of self-satisfying this relationship between doubt and knowing That challenges me.  I can do better.
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Does The World Need Another Hero? Hell Yeah -

In the genre world of books, fantasy, movies, and comics – What does your Hero look like?

      I bet you already have your favorite Superhero, or Hero captured within your mind. You have ‘picked’ your character in your head already – haven’t you?
          I might even go as far as to make a wager on the fact that you can see your ‘Hero’ right now as if he or she were standing before your very eyes.
         If I told you I picture a tall, muscular, dark-skinned, golden eyed male with a head full of dreadlocks – can you see him, can you name him? What about a golden skin female warrior about six foot and thick bodied instead of lean.
        And while there is an ‘expectation’ or stigma around the word ‘Superhero’ – You don’t picture a person of color, even if he happens to be blue or green; not at first, do you?
I still believe a Superhero has to earn the love and respect of the multitude to obtain such a title. And, you say “Right!”
       What makes a Superhero? Power…Size…Speed…Ability…Appeal…or does it fall upon the masses to proclaim such a title to an individual deemed ‘Worthy.’
       Still, in the world of fantasy – Superheroes won’t survive the first introduction in your chapter.
       What? I said – a Superhero doesn’t belong.  It may be because Fantasy is a highly exclusive genre in the book world community; that is if one is ‘hardcore.’ There’s no room for Superheroes or Super Villains. Only the Good, the Bad, and the incredibly gifted gain credibility within Fantasy.
       Well, aren’t you’re wondering? Why?
        Because that is the make-up of the character-driven, super-evolved ‘construct’ within the Genre.
        Can you see – Superman ‘Swooping In’ to save the day in a Lord of the Rings Epic war scene – No! Can you visualize Spiderman ‘Swinging’ by to rescue Jon Snow or fall in love with Daenerys Targaryen? Can you picture an Elf ‘Shoot Arrows’ with the best of Green Arrow?
         Can you see an Orc take on The Hulk?
         That’s what I’m saying!
         How did this happen – when anything in the written word is possible, and everything is conceivable?
         I’ll tell you how, but first, I want to bring up the very same ‘rules’ that keep Superheroes and Heroes in their respective worlds, or ‘realms’ is the very same ‘constructs’ that limit people of color from leading roles as Superheroes and Heroes.
I know.
        You are going to mention ‘Storm?’
          Awesome choice. She’s one of my favorites. Storm first appeared in a Marvel comic episode in (1975)
        Can you think of anyone else?
        I’m waiting.
        Ok. I’ll help you.
        Top listed Superheroes of color:
        Black Panther (1966), The Falcon (1971-78) Falcon was featured as co- next to Captain America, which is a super fantastic tidbit. Master of Kung-Fu (1973,) Blade (1973,) Storm (1975,) War Machine (1979,) and Silver Surfer (1969) and he was an alien – Umm? Can you think of any more?
          Does your brain work overtime, can you name them counting up to ten?
        Actually, if you are a 'die-hard' Comic-con fan you will probably throw in Black Goliath (1966,) and Nick Fury (1972,) in the mix... but Nick is not really a superhero, is he? He's just a ‘Badass.’
        And, what about just Black Heroes within the Fantasy Genre – what about people of color period?
       Well… now... that would take one a little longer to come up with a ‘fictional character’ in a fictional fantasy series.
          A humdinger kind of question that probably you won’t be able to name a single Standout character with ‘One-finger’ type of question?
      Don’t worry, the world is a vast melting pot, and somewhere I’m sure a person of color has a starring role in the great epic fantasies of our time.
          If not maybe, someday, a remarkable writer will throw Superheroes and Heroes together and make that world awesome.
          And, eventually, more writers will become emboldened and decided to bridge the color barrier within Fantasy Genres.
           There are so many worlds out there – why haven’t they already?
      With all honesty, I grew up reading such fantastic stuff as Lord of the Rings (Tolkien) and the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, (CS Lewis) even falling into the world of elves of Shannara (Terry Brooks.)
           Somehow, I don’t believe that all elves are blond, blue-eyed and fair – wait.
          Even the Dark Elves ‘appear neutral or blue’. Nor do I think all orcs are big, dark skin, evil doers; ok – they really are.
          And, what about the Dwarves? Were they all of Irish, Scandinavian or Scottish descent?
      No matter what planet or realm our Superhero comes from – I believe there have to be differences other than ‘blue, green or red skin.
      Where are the story-tellers that envision what I imagine; worlds are out there, and people of color who live there – they really do.
      I for one decided I would not just ‘bring’ it to the forefront of this topic because I really do love the worlds created for our ‘Heroes’ and ‘Superheroes.’ It’s just I envision other worlds…I visualize others that fall into a ‘Heroes’ category.

      Read for yourself – I wrote the Kyandra Saga and a book of Short (Does the World Need Another Hero)  available on amazon.com
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      Still, I didn’t write or start with the notion that I would ‘Breakdown Color Barriers’ that exist or don't exist within ‘Fantasy,’ but because I believe that I consider it a privilege and have the desire to continue forward in a genre that's wide open literally (for a hell of lot more character development) It motivates me to write stories like what was available to me as a reader.  I just added a splash’ of ‘color’ to it ‘literally.’
      I’m so excited – there are so many places to venture and stumble upon; so many new Heroes to meet and some who are just too damn ‘Awesome’ not to breath life into. Others await the hand that will pen incredibly ‘colorful’ characters that will make one wonder ‘What took so long?’
          ‘Heroes that are exotic and spark new birth into a very tightly knit world of the ‘Epic' category.
          Did you ever believe he or she could be a Hero? Yet, I imagined it.
     Kyandra the Saga is that result. And there are different series in the works that shall bring new Heroes and adventures.
     Anyone else believes they need someone new to start kicking some butt for the sake of ‘Saving the World?’
     Only a ‘Villain’ would ask, “Who needs another ‘Hero?”
     I would ‘imagine’ my answer would probably go like this. 
    “We do – Hell Yeah!”
      And, I’m working on introducing them to the world.
       “Our future is ‘Bright, Colorful and vibrant in ‘Character.’ It’s only natural our writing should reflect the same even if its only ‘In our imagination.’
          A character’s fate is not set in stone…not when that future becomes shaped by Heroes created and imagined.
          Envision the greatness that lies within every soul, but only a Hero can sow from its possibilities to inspire the masses.
          At least, “This is why I Write.”
          Desire4Fire ©2017
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          Comments appreciated. #YourfavoriteHero?

I struggle, I pen, I type. Words beneath and over the top that squeak on by only to get redone; before the ink is dry or the font appears the words disappear - I wonder - I question - I imagine and then the process Stops. Starts - I pick up pen - I do it all over again. A random act. An illicit fact. Rules don't apply and then. Words fly. Pass me by... discouraged...I'm lost in doubt...How do I bring it all together ...how do I figure it out? Are words captured or caught? I wonder if what I 'see' is sought...but I keep on with a tale to tell. As I look deep in the well I can feel the flow but, sometimes it's slow. And, so I push through and sometimes cry in frustration, and sometimes I cry - I just do. Words don't look like they used to. Words don't make up a scene like they're supposed to. The plots all wrong, the character's not strong, the chapters too long and I struggle on. But, I've learned to fight for my 'write.' And at the end. when the Protagonist gets in the groove and the Antagonist must choose...because of its all about choices and strategic moves. I decide I can't lose and the pen gets hot...and I find my wind...and I realize that my purpose -

 writing is like a God send.
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Prince "A Tribrute - A Lament"

No one takes death for granted...

we know it will come.

Whether it sneaks like a thief in the night or

gently sweeps you off your feet

peaceful and quiet or short and sweet.

Death comes but, how one lives life is

how death shall be celebrated

by those left behind...

left to mourn.

left to fight through your coming

to allow...what remains in this world

 to stake claim; reminded of the impact

that such a life created a ripple that affected the world.

Death you are not taken for granted.

We know you will come.

Whether you sneak like a thief in the night

or take away like a torrent rain

you leave the heart pounding

like thunder from a storm.

Death no matter how you come

you leave people behind

who mourn..

Yet I want to celebrate a life you took...

God has his sight on this soul I'm sure

the impact of his talent firmly implanted

onto a world impacted

His gift firmly sown.

we will never forget his name –

He is an artist formally known.

As weird...I mean different..eccentric even...and it took a minute

to 'get' his uniqueness until you got a peek at his God given ability.

His beauty.

Voice pure; full of shyness and humility - timid and meek

but his music

His music was powerful...

like a superhero.

Power to wail and belt out song

Power to prevail

to breach past barriers that laid bare the soul.

through instrumental collages we realized

this man born like royalty was no joke...

he shattered dichotomies and raised a few eyebrows too..

rich and poor, black and white, rock and roll, recognized

His difference was real...

and as confusing as he was, he held a profound

awareness of what this world would need.

he foresaw ten years before his time

that we held the capacity to

Party like it was 1999.

his Sex electrified – his vibe was – sound.

it was then that I learned he does not cry - Doves do.

It was then that I learned I would die for you...

It was then that I learned I hate you

it was then that I learned I was an Irresistible Bitch

It was then that I learned the color of rain is purple, not blue

it was then that I learned I Feel for you

It was then that I learned there were Thieves in the Temple

Which brings me back to what 'Death' stole.

What Death took.

Although it's often as I reflect

the genuine loss leaves me shook

and sometimes without notice.

that such loss leaves me clinging to my chest,

and I hold my breath just to breathe...

because I learned albums matter.

I learned by acknowledging his existence;

it's his legacy of music that lives

I learned that people have gleaned a certain satisfaction from his

reaction as an artist formerly known as Prince.

His lyrics dissected dichotomies; erotic and explicit..he 'made us listen'.  

It's really too soon to give Epitaphs of his feats that is just how I feel,

And I suddenly realize

when I don't think in purple...I'm suddenly blue...

as I think of the people who absolutely adored you.

What did I learn? There will never be another like Prince.

RiP  Prince Rogers Nelson...

dedicated to Adrienne Elizabeth Carr (RIP)

Desire4fire.©2016

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How I Found Out That A Writer Has A Fear of the Rain and the Rain didn't Care

          Has anyone ever experienced – Euphoria? Only to realize it last for about one day and then 'reality' plunges you into the biggest let down you ever had to face?

          Let me give a better example of this feeling. Have you ever taken a walk on a beautiful day with only a few clouds overhead, and you say to yourself.

          "I'm only going for a short walk – it won't rain."

           So you gather up your high energy and venture outdoors and find yourself around the corner past the park and down the street let's say – one mile, and you feel something wet strike the back of your neck. Your feeling of absolute peace in walking has turned into a frantic dash to get back home. Unfortunately, that one droplet didn't just stop there.  No. It gained power from the forces above and turned into a thousand times its potential and your perfect walk becomes ruined; you become driven by only one need – to gain the offer of safety from the outside and the pouring rain.

          Something unexpected has happened and your moment of 'me-time' has disappeared and in its wake – Desperation.

          You become drenched through and through from rain you thought you could outrun. 

          Well, this analogy seems sort of like what I feel like as a writer after releasing a novel to the public.

          ( I wrote the story I'm proud to release and announce "It's finished and on to the next," finally, and I ran out into the world to show off that I finished it but, I didn't get the reception of the sun -I sort of got rained on.)

          And, I'm drenched in disappointment because I realized why I wrote the book in the first place. And it wasn't so I could outrun the rain – I like when it pours too.

          I just want to be prepared that's all. And I really didn't have everything I needed to Release such great books as planned. That's were marketing agents and publicist, and 'Hype' come into play: But there's only me I'm what you call an "Indie Writer,"

          I can't expect 100 people to purchase my novel on the fact that they know me as a person.

          Next time, because I have so many wonderful stories to share; I'll be ready to accept the rain too. I promise. 

Things I learned -

·       Just because you accomplish something doesn't mean you can sit on that accomplishment and expect it to sustain your dream. - It won't

·       People are more likely to support someone they've never met  OR heard of than to support someone they know by an acquaintance, friendship or blood.  The odds are likely around 50 percent to believe it or not.

·       Once you made it (which is only in your mind), you have to explain continuously that if you don't keep 'making it' you'll never 'make it.'

·       Why does advertising on Facebook seem like you're 'begging' for support?There has to be a better way?

·       Marketing is 75 percent of a writer's dilemma- You write the book, You invest in its interior and exterior you leave the blood, sweat and tears ingrained into each word written and every page turned...and you can't even get someone to pick it up

·       This is not what I learned but, a did you know... (It's free to read the first chapter available on my Amazon page www.amazon.com/author/desire4fire)

·       You realize why you write.  If it's for Ego, you will get burned. If it's to entertain people - you will get burned if it's because you were born to write - you will become 100 percent flammable proof.

·       I guess numbers do matter. If you write a book to publish - you really do desire fans...readers and haters who will somehow find that they are advertising on your behalf for free.

·       Don't be fearful of the numbers. Books are hard to sell because the world has changed but, people do look for good quality stories; they just aren't aware that your book is one of them.

·       So I have to be more marketable and believe in my talent and my product. 

·       It won't rain always. The sun will shine.

·       The views and opinions expressed in this Blog are solely for the purpose so that I the author of an excellent novel will feel better.

·       What I can count on. I will write more novels – I am not afraid to ask for support but, I am also accepting responsibility as a writer to entertain and for my readers to feel their investment was worth it. This is my dream but, it's also my reality.  Read my novels and tell me personally  – You had a good read.

·       Thank you – Desire4Fire.

To readers of all ages - I'm on to the next project Book II - thanks. I hope you enjoy - 

ARE YOU READY TO READ? 

for your enjoyment: REMvision Book One Guardians of REM - Prelude REMvision - Part 1REMvision - Part 2

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