The ironic thing was my story has nothing to
do with erotica which was the genre of her
book it was faith based
POWER
OF story of my wife and I
coming together to date. She enjoyed the God
filled story of my wife and I so much she gave
me the opportunity to be read. Ms. Morrison
heard me speaking as guest on an internet
radio show discussing how a man can love
only one woman. She then reached out for me
to appear in her book. God knew what he’s
doing by placing my words of faith in-between
those of an BY
erotic
nature. MAALA
ARTICLE
RICHARD
FOCUS
What made you decide to sit down and
actually start something?
Originally, I wrote erotica. I used it to get close
to women for sexual gain. Once I changed my
spiritual focus my writing from that point was
creating to serve the Lord. My writing is also
used to serve as a reflection of my current path
in life which is helping people grow in various
aspects. I write from my heart so each reader
can feel where I am going with my work. I try
to entertain and inform with my work.
Which writers inspire you?
I am inspired by many different writers. But to
pick a few I would say I enjoy Malcolm X,
Juwanza Kunjufu, and Stuart Scott, formerly of
ESPN. Also, I love reading comics. I am
undercover comic book junkie and collector.
Tell us about what have you written? Books,
Short Stories, Poems, Blogs, etc...
Oh wow, I’ve written much over the years in
many different areas. I feel writers should
attempt to secure work in various areas.
My first book was poetry; called a “Man in
Transition”. I created it to reflect, in poetry
form, what my personal and spiritual transition
looked like. My second book was “From
Gigolo to Jesus” which is my memoir. It tells
the actually story behind how I transformed
from a misogynist whore to loving husband
and man of God. The next book was
inspirational fiction, called Lukewarm Saint. It
tells the story of a teacher torn between his
love of being with many different women and
the guilt which is haunting him throughout the
story. With a friend in each ear trying hard to
pull him to two different directions. This book
is book 1 of a 3-part series I am working.
I also have publishing credits in various
anthologies. This is an area authors can make
a name for themselves by taking part in
different anthologies. I am an award winning
author because of my work which was
featured in an anthology in 2010 which won
Anthology of the Year.
What genre are your books? What draws
you to this genre?
I have publishing credits in the genres of
Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education, and
Self Help. What draws me to these genres I
enjoying writing in different platforms and
look forward to working the different types of
opportunities when they present themselves.
Where do your ideas come from?
My ideas come from my thoughts which pop
up, my experiences, and events in my life. I
have lived an interesting life and have been
through much so I allow it to flow directly into
my writing ideas or to serve as the catalyst for
my story ideas.