Michael found

himself pulled in two different directions after

completing high school. His dreams of becoming a

basketball player was overwhelmed by the peer

pressure from neighborhoods where young men

were famous for being street lords...

Becoming a young parent Michael chose the fast

life to provide for his family. After a drastic incident,

which led Michael to serve 3 1/2 years in prison, he

was able to recollect on his childhood memories

and began writing his debut novel entitled "The

Holy City"...first of a trilogy