First impression is the best impression. Presentation is important to representation. My title illustrates and narrates everything about my story. Eating the Forbidden Fruit is a story of "Sin Behind the Badge" The police academy Law section teaches if a officer indulge in unethical behavior it is deemed "Fruit of the Poisonous Tree". The Forbidden fruit is temptation therefore my title is my past journey as a St. Louis police officer convicted of federal crimes.
Actually "Eating the Forbidden Fruit" is loosely based on true events in my life. I chose fiction to protect and respect the privacy of good people who are characters in the novel.
No i was a visual artist, i was a graffiti artist and a established tattooist. However when i was diagnosed with Lupus mu hand motor skills were affected. Thus I switch visual expression to literary expression. Writing is a avenue to manage my depression. Artist have a passion to show the world their imagination creativity. I'm merely telling the world now.
My genre is custom tailored for me. I have to be careful to respect the privacy of characters in my story. Some have moved on and have a wonderful family. I also must be considerate of my family not to open old wounds for my wife. So I would say my classification is a fiction fusion. Elements of family drama, true crime, urban fiction, and true romance.
Every love one I have offended through greed, arrogance, and selfishness. I would fix the things I have broken in the past. Be a better man like my father always told me to. My mission is to make sure my legacy gets better. Progress.
My father and mother so they can meet my wife and children. They had a great relationship with my mom but wouldn't it be grand if I could sit down with all generations and discuss how we evolved. Introduce my grandson to his great grandfather. That would be a miracle come true. The third guest would be my best friend, Eric, who is no longer here. He is a main character in the book. Our motto was "Am I my brother's keeper?'
I lost my mother over a year ago. A week later I underwent hip replacement due to my Lupus. I spiraled into a deep depression. My wife and kids encouraged me to climb out the lump I was in. I began to write as a distraction. I wrote about my past and present life experiences the good, the bad, and the ugly. Walking backwards into the past made me remember so many cherishing moments.
