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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A Bastard's Classical Hip-Hop Musings

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Background music by Slaughterhouse - Truth or Truth Instrumental (Tears of Joy)

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

Website:http://www.suzhoubookworm.com/

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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?

Ebook and Paperback Amazon , Kindle , Kobo, Nook Links

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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

http://www.lifeofabastard.com/bastards-review/

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."

http://authorjenniferbuck.com/

Podcast Questions and Indie Writers Booking info [email protected]

Social Media Info

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Twitter: @LifeofaBastard1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeofabastard/

#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

http://www.lifeofabastard.com/bastards-review/

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."

http://authorjenniferbuck.com/

Podcast Questions and Indie Writers Booking info [email protected]

Social Media Info

http://www.lifeofabastard.com/

Twitter: @LifeofaBastard1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeofabastard/