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Damien Black
A Bastard's Indie Book Interviews hosted by Damien Black ( Author of Life of a Bastard Book Series). This podcast series covers up and coming indie writers, established indie writers, indie gems waiting for you to discover and read. Head over to A Bastard's Indie Book Reviews and check out my current and past reviews. http://www.lifeofabastard.com/bastards-review/ Podcast Questions and Indie Writers Booking info contact@lifeofabastard.com Social Media Info http://www.lifeofabastard.com/ Twitter: @LifeofaBastard1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeofabastard/ Life of a Bastard Book Series Vol. 1 The story & preview
Born in Spanish Harlem in 1972 to a teenage Puerto Rican mother and a black father, Javier Soto is a blemish on the face of American society. After a suspicious fire allegedly set by his mother, while his father serves time in prison, Javier and his sisters are removed from their home into foster care. This true story of Javier Soto’s life takes you on the soul-stirring journey of a young boy in the custody of a brutal world.
Beginning at the Catholic Home Bureau, Javier’s tale depicts the evolution of an innocent child into an enraged teenager as he battles his way through the perils of abuse, starvation and neglect. Like thousands of American children who are driven into the foster care network Javier and his siblings are repeatedly shuffled through numerous foster homes, each one less welcoming than the last. Following eventual separation from his sisters, Javier is left to continue his crusade of survival alone.
An indelible account that tells of a boy’s anguish, self-loathing and an unsatisfied yearning for love that is the birthright of every child. With such little grounds for hope, how far will Javier go?
Life of a Bastard Vol. 1 published by Booklocker ISBN: 978-1-63492-444-3 ASIN: B074DRM7BX Available on Amazon, Kindle and other online retailers.
It's been a long time, but here we go! Quick thoughts about Kavanaugh, being Trump Free, and not turning back.
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Before A Bastard's Indie Review of Dark Chains by LaTasha "Tacha B" Braxton, a chapter reading of this memoir. Hopefully, I can find more time to upload new podcast episodes and interviews.
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Book Series News White Cover 2nd Edition Coming 01/30/2019 Life of a Bastard Vol. 1 ( White Cover Edition ) Book Series by Damien Black Illustrations By Laura Caiafa
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This Podcast represents. A Bastard's Indie Book Review Life of a Bastard Book Series By Damien Black
Topics: Why China and Why Life of a Bastard Interview with Zoe The Bookworm where we discuss writing, censorship, being gay, and the importance of female role models.
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2017 New Apple Book Awards: BIOGRAPHY / AUTOBIOGRAPHY / MEMOIR OFFICIAL SELECTION Book Series by Damien Black Illustrations by Laura Caiafa
“My memories from this period are often nebulous. They bend and warp like clouds caught between two fronts. A lot of terrible things happened to me that I try not to remember, but I was a child, I was innocent, and I used to be happy sometimes. ” The story & preview
Born in Spanish Harlem in 1972 to a teenage Puerto Rican mother and a black father, Javier Soto is a blemish on the face of American society. After a suspicious fire allegedly set by his mother, while his father serves time in prison, Javier and his sisters are removed from their home into foster care. This true story of Javier Soto’s life takes you on the soul-stirring journey of a young boy in the custody of a brutal world.
Beginning at the Catholic Home Bureau, Javier’s tale depicts the evolution of an innocent child into an enraged teenager as he battles his way through the perils of abuse, starvation and neglect. Like thousands of American children who are driven into the foster care network Javier and his siblings are repeatedly shuffled through numerous foster homes, each one less welcoming than the last. Following eventual separation from his sisters, Javier is left to continue his crusade of survival alone.
An indelible account that tells of a boy’s anguish, self-loathing and an unsatisfied yearning for love that is the birthright of every child. With such little grounds for hope, how far will Javier go?
A Bastard's Indie Reviews
A Bastard's Indie Book Review of........ Our Legendary Ladies Presents Harriet Tubman by Megan Callea
"In “Our Legendary Lady Presents Harriet Tubman,” author Megan Callea perfectly short story and awesomely illustrated by Jennifer Howard making the pages simple for children to grasp as you should allow them to talk about what they see in these pictures of this fierce spy risking life for freedom."
Enter A Bastard's Indie Book Review Giveaway of... Our Legendary Ladies Presents Harriet Tubman by Megan Callea ( Book Version) http://www.lifeofabastard.com/bastards-review/2018/4/18/our-legendary-ladies-presents-harriet-tubman-by-megan-callea
The Strange Life of Brandon Chambers Scott Spotson is back on my review page I just finished his book "The Strange Life of Brandon Chambers," yes it's strange, satirical, and mind-bending. Scott gave me a choice which of his books I like to read, I judged the cover of The "Strange Life of Brandon Chambers" a rabbit with a gas mask. I didn't bother reading the blurb; I wanted to guess the story and imagine why is that rabbit wearing a gas mask? I am coming to believe that book covers matter. http://www.lifeofabastard.com/bastards-review/2018/4/18/the-strange-life-of-brandon-chambers-by-scott-spotson
Life of a Bastard Vol.1 Book Talk Date:May 19, 2018 07:30PM -- May 31, 2018 09:00PM
Venue: The Bookworm Suzhou, 77 Gunxiufang, Shiquan Jie Suzhou (corner of Shi Quan Jie and Ping Qiao Zhi Lu) 苏州 十全街 滚绣坊 77 (十全街和平桥值街的路口）, Suzhou, CN
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Life of a Bastard Vol. 1 “A Coming of Age Story in New York City’s Foster Care System” Book Series by Damien Black Illustrations by Laura Caiafa
"An uncensored account of Javier Soto’s life as he journeys through foster care. The story tells of a deserted child, robbed of his innocence and tossed through the evils of a 1980s’ American society. With survival becoming the ultimate goal, will he ever break free from the world of institutionalization? "
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Life of a Bastard Vol. 1 Book Talk at The Bookworm Beijing On March 31st, 2018 I had a great chance to conduct a "book talk" about my book hosted by The Beijing Bookworm. Met some beautiful people and made some meaningful connections. This episode of "A Bastard's Reviews" is part one of my book tour. The highlight of this podcast is the introduction of Life of a Bastard, future volumes, the process of writing, and identity. Life of a Bastard Book Talk coming shows April 21st, 2018 (Sat) 7:30 p.m. The Bookworm Chengdu 2-7, East Yujie St., 28 Sect. 4th, South Renmin Rd 地址：人民南路四段28号玉洁东街2号附7号，028-85520177 http://www.chengdubookworm.com/
May 19, 2018 07:30PM -- May 31, 2018 09:00PM
The Bookworm Suzhou, 77 Gunxiufang, Shiquan Jie Suzhou (corner of Shi Quan Jie and Ping Qiao Zhi Lu) 苏州 十全街 滚绣坊 77 (十全街和平桥值街的路口）, Suzhou, CN Website:http://www.suzhoubookworm.com/ Life of a Bastard Vol.1 “A Coming of Age Story in New York City’s Foster Care System”
Life of a Bastard Book Series by Damien Black Illustrations by Laura Caiafa
Born in Spanish Harlem in 1972 to a teenage Puerto Rican mother and a black father, Javier Soto is a blemish on the face of American society. After a suspicious fire allegedly set by his mother, while his father serves time in prison, Javier and his sisters are removed from their home into foster care. This true story of Javier Soto’s life takes you on the soul-stirring journey of a young boy in the custody of a brutal world.
Beginning at the Catholic Home Bureau, Javier’s tale depicts the evolution of an innocent child into an enraged teenager as he battles his way through the perils of abuse, starvation and neglect. Like thousands of American children who are driven into the foster care network Javier and his siblings are repeatedly shuffled through numerous foster homes, each one less welcoming than the last. Following eventual separation from his sisters, Javier is left to continue his crusade of survival alone.
An indelible account that tells of a boy’s anguish, self-loathing and an unsatisfied yearning for love that is the birthright of every child. With such little grounds for hope, how far will Javier go?
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“With his ferocious scar covering one eye and blood smeared and dripping from the rest of his face, Hannibal was now a warrior. “Yes, Father,” he replied.” Review: http://www.lifeofabastard.com/bastards-review/2018/4/2/hannibal-barca-the-lion-of-carthage-by-peachill-publishing "Hannibal Barca: The Lion of Carthage" https://www.amazon.com/Hannibal-Barca-Lion-Carthage-Peachill/dp/1978177879?SubscriptionId=AKIAIOCEBIGP6NUBL47A&tag=&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1978177879
1 Jennifer Buck (Dandelions )
A Bastard's Indie Interviews hosted by Damien Black ( Author of Life of a Bastard Book Series). This podcast series covers up and coming indie writers, established indie writers, indie gems waiting for you to discover and read. Head over to A Bastard's Book Reviews and check out my current and past reviews. http://www.lifeofabastard.com/bastards-review/2018/2/19/a-bastards-interview-1-jennifer-buck-author-of-dandelions https://www.amazon.com/DANDELIONS-Jennifer-Buck/dp/163492777X?SubscriptionId=AKIAIOCEBIGP6NUBL47A&tag=&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=163492777X
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Interview #1 with Jennifer Buck Author of Dandelions We discuss topics of coming of age as a lesbian, writing, being an indie writer and other topical book-related inquiries.
About Jennifer's Book Dandelions "Josephine, or Yonder as the bullies call her, is determined to return to the kind of life she had before: before she was poor, before she was alone, before surviving was a daily challenge.
The hope of reuniting her family gives her the strength to endure. Smothered in a small North Carolina town of Roanoke Rapids, moving from childhood to adolescence, she learns how to be someone else on the outside.
Ultimately, this only fuels her need to be somewhere she can be accepted and loved for who she really is. Maybe life in Virginia Beach would have been better, maybe not.
No one explains why you are gay, why you get to be poor, why you fall in love, and why the future is such a scary thing. After all, it is not a class in high school."
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