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Month April 2014

No leadership without community — 2CEUs

This post provides a good idea into the relationship between leaders and followers. It appears to have been lost…I do hope you take the time to read it.

Book review of Heaven is for Real

In advance of the theatrical release of Heaven is for Real, I wanted to read the book (as is my norm). I went into it with no preconceptions and I took to reading it both from an entertainment and from… Continue Reading →

Results and reflection of my recent free Kindle promotion for Journey to Aztlan

As of midnight, last night, the timeframe to download the Kindle version of Journey to Aztlan for free ended. Since announcing the free timeframe on last Wednesday, I posted one other new article promoting the download period. Between Thursday and… Continue Reading →

Enough is enough: Police brutality must stop!

In participating in a protest honoring someone I’ve known as long as I’ve breathed who was gunned down by what can only be described as a cowardly and overzealous cop, three (3) thoughts occurred to me: 1) that if I… Continue Reading →

Top ten reasons why you should get a copy of Journey to Aztlan

You’ll make Juan Blea very happy!! The Kindle version is free today and tomorrow {That’s SO CHEAP! The average price of a gallon of milk is $3.55… $4.75 if you’re lactose intolerant! What else will provide entertainment and lasting knowledge… Continue Reading →

We can reduce the fear and shame associated with Mental Illness

Yesterday, someone told me that I shouldn’t be opening up certain cans of worms. But, as a writer, I do believe it’s my duty to use words as shields against oppression. I’m not afraid of being disliked; I’m not afraid… Continue Reading →

Audio Excerpt — Journey to Aztlan: The Maroma Story

I sumbit this also as a test of the idea that, “Juan’s story is told in a factual style, almost like a history book.”

Video of Juan Blea reading from Chapter 1 of Journey to Aztlan

I submit this video as a reminder…test it against the idea that, “Juan’s story is told in a factual style, almost like a history book…” taken from a negative Amazon review.

Announcing the "So What? That's what!" campaign

A book reviewer from South Africa read Journey to Aztlan and said “So What?” Well, in response to his question, he needs to be shown: That’s what! Even though that reviewer didn’t like Journey to Aztlan, a lot of people… Continue Reading →

Mother of an old friend of mine speaks out on her daughter's death at hands of police

We need to come together and stand in solidarity against unchecked power. Police killings in New Mexico are becoming all too common and we need to do something to stop those killings. Please read the story at the link below…. Continue Reading →

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