Rogue's Angels Present: Voice for the Silent Fathers by Eddie K. Wright

Please welcome Eddie K. Wright author of Voice for the Silent Fathers

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Voice for the Silent Fathers

by Eddie K. Wright 

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GENRE: Memoir

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INTERVIEW:

1. What or who inspired you to start writing?

Writing has been the key to freeing myself from the concrete walls and some of the madness that goes on in here.  I knew a volunteer Chaplin, Dwight Lewis, who used to come visit us at the prison.  We would have these one on one hour long weekly spiritual discussions.  I ended up writing him a letter that he read to his congregation of 2,000.  After that he asked me to write his Christmas service sermon, which I did and I realized that I had a gift to express myself by writing. 

2. What elements are necessary components for this genre?

Honesty, is the key element.  Writing about having a gay son, I honestly admit from the start that I didn't want my son to be gay and I know that hurt him to read.  I sprinkle truths about my criminal lifestyle and experiences in the entertainment industry as a way to make it easier for the "Macho" attitudes to easily relate with me and the story. 

3. How did you come up with your idea for your novel?

"Voice for the Silent Fathers" is based on my life experience.  When I wanted to know how other fathers handled raising a gay son, there were no sources.  I'm the first father to write about this issue. 

4. What expertise did you bring to your writing?

My expertise with "Voice for the Silent Fathers" is being the proud father of the gayest man on the planet! As you'll find in the story, I've dealt with it all, from his favorite color pink at age 6, gay porn site pop-ups on the computer, painting his nails red, and playing with Barbie dolls. These are just pre-teen events. The roller coaster ride continued until the last page.  You'll discover my expertise is undeniably certified. 

5. What would you want your readers to know about you that might not be in your bio?

That I'm hilarious, and try to make the best out of every situation.  

6. As far as your writing goes, what are your future plans?

My future plans for writing are in the making with my Gangster Turned Guru book series. I've released a short e-book that was recently made into paperback and was an Amazon best seller.  My next release is "The Evolution of a Gangster Turned Guru", followed by my "Parenting from Prison" book. I also have plenty of books in the making. 

7. If you could be one of the characters from this book, who would it be and why?

Since this is a memoir, it's the character that I am..Me! When I wrote this and as I read it over, I'm able to analyze what I did or how I can improve with how I handled things. 

8. Can you give us a sneak peak into this book?

To give a sneak peak will show how willing I was to do anything to insure my son wouldn't be gay. 

When he was still a minor, I actually hired a stripper who was an escort on the side to play the babysitter.  She was supposed to turn him into a real man that night! Yeah, I was willing to take it there as most fathers would. 

9. Do you belong to a critique group?  If so how does this help or hinder your writing?

Yes, my critique group consists of a few writers and avid readers.  I'm in prison so reading is what everyone does.  I can sense their reactions when I read chapters out loud which helps tremendously in keeping a nice tone and flow.  I feel having a critique group helps your work develop. 

10. When did you first decide to submit your work? Please tell us what or who encouraged you to take this big step?

"Voice for the Silence Fathers" wasn't my first manuscript that I plan on releasing, but when the gay marriage law was passed in the Supreme Court, all my friends and members of my critique group convinced me that it was passed the time to publish this book, so I made it my first. 

11. What's the best and worst advice you ever received? (Regarding writing or publishing)

The best advice is that the magic happens in the re-write.  So just write, write, write and when you’re stuck, read, read, read. I find reading inspires your writing.  I haven't been published or written long enough to be able to judge anything as bad advice yet, maybe in the future I'll be able to answer that, but let's hope not. 

12. Do you outline your books or just start writing?

I just start writing and then about 10 chapters in, I begin to make an outline on how the story is developing. 

13. How do you maintain your creativity?

I'm in the perfect atmosphere where creativity is nurtured…Prison!! You can't make up the stuff that goes on in here so there's always idea's and plots that I can write about every day. 

14. Who is your favorite character in the book?  Can you tell us why? 

My mom is my favorite character.  She's the utmost reflection of unconditional love.   She's a lioness protecting her cubs at all times and still is to this day.  Everyone falls in love with her. 

15. Any thing else you might want to add?

I just want to thank you for this interview.  Please support "Voice for the Silent Fathers".  It's a book that everyone can relate to.  It's defiantly a page turner, from start to finish.  It will bring you on a roller coaster of emotions, but that's what a good book should do.  In the end, you'll feel like a part of my family.

BLURB:

In his memoir, Eddie shares his story of becoming a father at 18 years old who realized his son was showing ‘stereotypical’ signs of being gay while still in diapers. Spending most of his adult life engulfed in the street gangster/hip-hop culture where this subject was not only hushed but deeply frowned upon, he gives us the voice for what’s been kept silent for far too long, confronting almost every aspect of this taboo topic. It took years for him to silently accept his son’s homosexuality himself, regardless of all the signs. When his son was five years old, his favorite color was pink and there was nothing Dad could do about it. By the age of fourteen; he was an internet sensation, dancing on YouTube building his fan base to guarantee his success when performing as a drag queen a few years later. Eddie addresses the questions most are scared to ask; Was there anything I could do to stop my son’s homosexuality? When did I know my son was gay? What made him that way? Parents will find comfort in reading that Eddie admits that his son’s feminine behaviors embarrassed him and he seriously contemplated abandonment, a choice that too many fathers feel they have to choose.

He shares witnessing the desperation in the eyes of fathers, from all walks of life, who have pulled him aside, away from listening ears wanting to know the answers to these frequently asked questions, agonizing the possibilities that their son might be gay.

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EXCERPTS:

Intro Excerpt:  

“Was there anything I could do to stop my son’s homosexuality? When did I know my son was gay? What made him that way? I've witnessed the desperation in the eyes of fathers, from all walks of life, who have pulled me aside, away from listening ears, wanting to know the answers to their questions, analyzing the possibilities of why their son might be gay, some weren’t even sure that their sons were gay.

Mothers seem to be more liberal about their son’s decisions to choose what makes them happy in life, and most importantly, "who" they share their lives with. However, for fathers, nine times out of ten, the topic is taboo. Especially the fathers who I've met in Federal prison or on the opposite end of the spectrum working with celebrities in the entertainment business.

I can tell you this though, I never thought I would write a book and never a book on a topic like this, but life is funny that way. I found myself raising a son at 18 years old; I was still a kid myself, with a baby boy headed down that taboo highway. I was confused, frustrated, and angry at the world. "Why me?" I often thought in those early days... “Why has life thrown me this crazy curve ball?”…

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

First time author Eddie K. Wright is a fitness trainer, Yoga instructor, spiritual motivational speaker and an inmate at a federal prison.  His personal transformation upon realizing the Universal laws and love of life, supports his conviction in his "Gangster to Guru" book series. The premier release "VOICE FOR THE SILENT FATHERS" details the struggle and inner conflict with being the parent of a homosexual child in the day, and a known connected gangster at night. Overcoming his "No son of mine" mentality, by realizing the true meaning of unconditional love wasn't easy, but his deep insight, heartfelt honesty, and 'laugh to keep from crying' attitude, makes for a humorous read for anyone touched by this issue which means it's for everyone!

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