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Day 1 of Ninety Days to my Novel is in the books…good times…

The first day of my ninety (90) day writing program was tough. Not because the assignment was difficult, but because I know that when I’m done and when I have a new novel, I’m gonna want to publish the thing… Continue Reading →

In 90 days, i should have a novel

I talk and teach a lot about goals and about how if a person can name a goal and then make steady and measureable progress towards that goal, then that person will achieve the goal. In hearing myself and reading… 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 →

Why would someone be so hurtful as to criticize my overcoming Depression?

Dang, talk about a kick in the head: I just got a negative review on Amazon for my book Journey to Aztlan. Just as a sample of the review, someone named Eddie from South Africa said, “Juan’s story is told… Continue Reading →

Learn to control technology and the world is yours

I have learned that having a marketable skill is the key ingredient in gaining and expressing power.  An artist can express, but what good is all the beautiful expression if, at the end of the day, there’s nothing to eat… Continue Reading →

Learn to control technology and the world is yours

I have learned that having a marketable skill is the key ingredient in gaining and expressing power.  An artist can express, but what good is all the beautiful expression if, at the end of the day, there’s nothing to eat… Continue Reading →

Our negative thoughts are our own worst enemy

Life reminds me how we all can feed negative thoughts so much that they fill our souls and then spill out into our words and actions.  We remain fixed in our negative beliefs and continue to defeat our best intentions… Continue Reading →

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