Bøger af Mike Warren

The context of this book sets a profound tone, delving into the universal struggle of understanding suffering and finding purpose amidst trials. Your candid exploration of grappling with the age-old question of why bad things happen to good people, along with your description of various experiences from the different time-frames of your life is quite relatable and thought-provoking. How you have navigated the complexities of faith in the face of adversity through personal reflection and spiritual insight, is indeed quite remarkable. The book is undoubtedly quite intriguing and I'm sure the book is going to have this same effect on the readers as well.

Jabari Simms is a 16 year old young man who just found out that he was HIV positive and having some serious emotions going on. Having to deal with all the emotions of being told he had the virus, it didn't help much having to tell his folks of his status and as well as breaking the news to them that he's gay. Jabari's folks eventually enroll him in a program called, "House In Virginia" for youth who have been diagnosed with being HIV positive. Jabari learns more about his status and realize that maybe he didn't have a death sentence. Needless to say, during the 6 week program, Jabari meets a few interesting people along the way. Come follow Jabari in his journey of becoming comfortable within himself.

Arthur who is better known as Art, seems to have an attraction for the different type of men. The first type is the young brotha. Those that are at least over 21 but yet, they have nothing in common but sex. Then there's the second kind of brotha whose a little older, got mad looks and body but looking for a Sugar Daddy. And Art definitely doesn't want to have anything to do with that, even though, they can be played with like a new toy. Then there's the last type, the perfect age, good job, good looks but married with Arthur Miller is a 50 year old brotha who is a retired ex-military man. He lives well off of his retirement and pension and still enjoys life to the fullest children. Art is not about to become second in any kind of relationship. Follow Art as he has his experience with each one of these brothas...

Richard Lawdson was raised in a very poor environment and he wanted nothing more than to become rich so that he could help his mother and do the things he wanted to do in life. However, Rich wasn't that smart and actually dropped out of school at the age of 16. But he still wanted wealth. The one thing Rich had going for him was that he was very attractive and he knew how to get any man or woman. At a black-tie affair, Rich meets Jeffrey Hammond who was a high-power attorney. Jeffrey offered Rich an offer he couldn't deny and therefore, Rich accepted and became "A Kept Man."

Jaden Conners is a 23 year old black gay man who hates his job and dislike people even more. However, he soon meets Dion and Dion teaches him how to slow down and become more tolerable of people which requires patience. Something that Jaden has a hard time in being. Although, Dion introduces Jaden to the SBI Organization and not only does Jaden learn to be more tolerable and patient, he also becomes the baby boy of a new family.

Teresa Simmons has always felt as though she was living in the wrong body. Even as a child she was suspended from grade school because she would not answer to her government name. As she grew older she had become known as Ty and wanted nothing more than to live her life as a man. Follow Ty's journey as he makes his transition from living a lie to living in his truth and those who helped him along the way.

Joseph Allen and Keith Summers had been lovers/partners for over 35 years. They both were well known in the LGBT community because of the longevity of their relationship. They were in a sense, semi-celebrities. But what happens when one is on death's door? After living together for so long, can one really live and move on without the other? Would you sacrifice your life if your partner loses his? Read Joseph's and Keith story and find out what "Always & Forever" mean.

Ronald Atkins has always wanted a better relationship with his son, Jordan Atkins. Ron also knew that from an early age that his son Jordan would grow up to be gay. Ron had mixed emotions about his son, not that he would be gay but he would be a fem bottom. As far as being a fem bottom was concern, that was an absolute no no. What also bothered Ron was that Jordan would never admit that he was gay. Ron thought that because they both looked so much alike, they both sang, and that they were both gay, they would have a better relationship because like they say, "Like Father, Like Son."

James L. Parker is back along with his friends, Juan, Ken, Frankie, Angela and his adopted son, Nicky. James has a cookout celebration for his adoption papers for his son, Nicky who was the biological son of James's deceased fiancé Dr. Carroll Phillips. Will everyone join in on the celebration or will James biological family have issues with this adoption. Angela has given birth to a baby girl who happens to be the daughter of James's nephew or is it? Juan and Ken have been friends for more than 25 years and even though they been through their ups and downs, they've always seemed to make up but sometimes making up can be too late. Will James and the gang remain as friends? Will they survive all of what they have to go through? Will James's biological family come around? These and other questions will be answered in this sequel to, "The Cool In You"

Tice Johnson, Damon Savage and Reggie Smith were the best of friends. They have been friends ever since grade school. Tice goes back in time and remembers the first time he met Damon and Reggie. First through grad school, then junior high, high school and even college. Follow these brothas and their journey from childhood to adult hood. Their struggles, the good times and the bad. Will they maintain their friendship or will their friendship be lost because of another man?

Anthony Parker is a 29 year old man who grew up selling drugs just to survive. As in most Urban communities, Anthony aka Tony lead the life of a street thug. From the age of 14 and being raised by his mother who was a "Crack head" Tony did whatever he had to do to get away from her. Tony eventually meets the love of his life, "Angel." He tries his best to be all that he could be just to keep her in his life. However, Tony struggled with the fact that he was "Bi-sexual," and things go from bad to worse. Tony then starts his Journey looking for answers and what he finds is God himself. Take the journey with Tony and find out how he changed his life around.

Derrick James really never thought about becoming a writer or an author. However, he took on the challenge of writing his first book as a dare. He later finds himself a Publishing company that is willing to publish his first book. This is where Derrick finds out the good, the bad and the ugly of having a publishing company. Follow Derrick as he encounters other authors and the ups and downs that an author goes through, in dealing with a Publisher and Office Manager. Both being black females who don't have a clue as to how to market a "Gay Genre" book.

TC always enjoyed playing games, spades, monopoly, 359 as well as Truth or Dare. At the age of 12, TC had played his first game of Truth or Dare and that had become his favorite game ever since. After playing his favorite game as a child, TC finds out he was adopted. Once TC questions his father about him being adopted and learning the truth, their relationship turns for the worst. Playing games can be fun, however, they can also be deadly.

Malik is back and have become very successful in his modeling career. However, when he goes to celebrate his success with Ru, he is shocked and heartbroken to find the love of his life in a compromising position. Will that end their relationship for good or will it make it stronger? With all the success Malik is having, he also gets a gig to a new TV show and the powers that be, changes his name from Malik Carter to Curtis Black. Curtis finds himself involved in a heterosexual relationship and he begins to doubt his own sexuality. Therefore, who does he decide to be with, a male or female?

Tariq Carter is a 15 year old virgin and sophomore in high school and has the biggest crush on the school's varsity basketball star, Hakeem Jackson. Tariq had fantasized about Hakeem since he started his freshmen year but didn't know how to go about getting his attention. While other brothas joined the football team and basketball team, Tariq loved to swim and joined the Lincoln Park high school swimming team. Unfortunately, that still didn't help Tariq in getting Hakeem's attention. Therefore, because Hakeem was in the JROTC Program, Tariq decided to join the JROTC program as well. The summer of 1995 the JROTC members spent 7 weeks of training out in the woods of Chewonki Camp located in Wiscasset, Maine. While there, Tariq finally gets a chance to know Hakeem. Unfortunate circumstances bring them together but for Tariq it was well worth it.

Alonso Spears was a product of a rape and his family has always treated him as a bad seed. In other words, he's been considered an "Outcast" from day one, hence, his nickname, "Outcast. Outcast has always felt different because growing up he always heard forces in his head. He has tried ignoring them but they got worse the older he became. When Outcast turned eighteen his family had put him out and having nowhere else to go, he finds himself in a shelter for men. When things go awry, he then finds himself in a Mental Institution. Does Outcast get the help he needs or does he get the vengeance he desires?

After the death of Christopher Davis, Louis McKay who was Chris's best friend gets in touch with Chris's brother, Will Gordan and informs him about the death of his brother. Will is suspicious about Louis information because as far as Will is concern, Chris is still alive. Will and Louis meet and Will eventually believes Louis and they decide to go and find Chris's murderer. Once they find him, will it be worth it? Will he get what he deserves? And Louis begins to have feelings for Will but Will is straight. How will this turn out for Louis. Will they live happily ever after or will he get his heart broken?

Jason Cruz aka JC grew up in the ghetto neighborhoods of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and have always felt as though he wasn't good enough. He wasn't good enough for his boyfriends nor was he good enough for his own mother. JC finally meets Miles Thompson, a professional Football player for the Philadelphia Eagles. JC constantly wondered if Miles was good enough for him. JC grew up thinking that as a kid, he wasn't good enough for anybody and as a grown man, no one was good enough for him. Will JC find what he's looking for? Will he be able to answer his own question, "When Enough Isn't Enough" what do you do?

Malcolm Dupree always wanted the better things in life, even if that meant selling his body via stripping or escorting. Malcolm learned early on that he could have any male or female he wanted. Malcolm truly took advantage of his thuggish style to become one of the highest paid escorts in the New York City area. However, he soon learns that he might be a father of his best friend's sister. Will Malcolm give up his career for the sake of fatherhood or will he continue until he's able to take care of his responsibility anyway he can? Malcolm soon becomes discovered by Executive Producer of one of the newest film companies in New York. At that point, all Malcolm can see is stardom at any cost.

War finally gets his revenge on Randy because Randy had dropped a dime on him. However, is blood thicker than water? Who else does War go after and who of all people help War with his revenge? Will there be any survivors and if so, will War get what's coming to him as well?

Thomas Smith is a 24 year old average looking, black gay man that seems to have a thing for "Pretty Boys." There would be nothing that he wouldn't do for a pretty face. He allowed them to abuse his mind and his body. However, Thomas meets Norman and according to Thomas, Norman was one of the ugliest guys he had ever met. But, Thomas took the time in getting to know Norman and realized that Norman's beauty shined within. He also realized how he should be treated and not just like a piece of meat. Thomas discovers that Norman is the one for him by the 3 little words that Norman uttered.

Keenan Foxx has now become a semi-celeb and have gone back home while on break from his acting career to see his mom, Pastor and church family. However, Keenan is surprised to learn that his church family doesn't quite feel the same way towards him before he left. Keenan also learns that the relationship between him and Pastor is a thing of the past and they go each other's way. And even though this is not what Keenan wanted, a new man enters his life by the name of Adonis Moon. Is this the right man for Keenan? Will Keenan ever began to "Live His Truth" and what will his church family say once they find out Keenan's truth?

Chile Boo is a story about a young fem gay brotha by the name of Corey Braxton who wants nothing more than for his mother to love him for who he is and not hate him for his sexuality. Corey does everything in his power to make his mother love him but it all seems to be in vain, or is it? Corey also learns that he has a whole new family as well as finds himself in the world of Escorting. Will he survive? Will he get the love he wants from his mother or find it in his new family? Take a ride with Corey as he goes through his ups and downs. Sit back, enjoy and have a laugh or two.

Keenan Foxx has always been singing God's praise ever since he was four years old. Keenan has always wanted to find a love of his own but the only man he truly Love was his Pastor. Keenan grew up without a father in his life and Pastor was the only man that taught him about the love of God. In the process Keenan fell in love with Pastor. Can Keenan's love of God and the gift he has for singing melt Pastor's heart to give in even though the Pastor is married and have a family of his own, or does he? The talent that Keenan has, has begun to bring him a certain amount of notoriety and gets noticed by one of Hollywood's top Director/Writer/Producer. Will Pastor remain with his family and church or will he leave everything behind to manage his star pupil?

Devontae Lowe is a freshman at Morgan State University and during the Christmas Holiday break he makes a couple of confessions to family and friends. Devontae's father has always called him D-low because he didn't like the name that his mother gave him (Devontae.) And since his father's nick name was C-low, he thought it was appropriate to nick name his son D-low. D-low's parents divorced and when D-low tuned 17, he moved in with his father. D-low loved his father and looked up to him. And even though his father knew that his son liked males and females, he loved his son more than anything. D-low's mother didn't mind her son being bi-sexual however she wanted him to chose one side of the fence and stick with it. But D-low didn't define himself as being bi-sexual, he would always say, "I'm Me."

Malik Carter has always been bullied and called derogatory names because of the complexion of his dark skin as he was growing up. He couldn't understand that if people thought "Black" was beautiful, why is it that they hated him so much? Malik's only friend was Rufus and their friendship had grown into something more. More than what Malik had expected. He finally came to realize that the skin he was in was not only because of its color but also his sexual preference. As time went by, Malik had finally learned to love himself and his complexion. And based on his complexion he was able to make a successful career out of it. He finally began to love "The Skin I'm In."

It's been 10 years and Tariq Carter is back looking for love and most of all, looking for someone who can take his breath away. The same way Hakeem did 10 years prior. Tariq has a great job, his own crib and his own car. However, his love life only seems to exist when he pays for it. A co-worker enters his life and sends Tariq in a tailspin (no pun intended.) Will Tariq find this person to take his breath away? Will Eric be that person and love Tariq for the person he is or will he break Tariq's heart, causing him to look elsewhere?

Sean is a muscle bound private in the military looking for an exciting change in his love life. As he searches, his bedroom becomes a revolving door; from his wife, to his lover, to his sexy new roommate. But eventually the door will swing wide open to reveal his erotic alternative sex life. He soon gets caught in a triangle of love, lies, deceit, and wild weekends, which will sway him in the wrong direction, and his exotic path will give the military a new reputation. He enters a world where his sexual interest has reached its peak, but the interest is out of the ordinary... Let's just say he will Be All That He Can Be. Will Sean get the best of both worlds or just simply turned out? Private Affair is the first part to this series that will have all people questioning their sexuality!

Keith Monroe struggles with the lost of his baby momma, Dominique. As well as trying to get his life back after become ill. He has now become a single parent to his daughter Kayla who he loves with all his heart. Calvin (Jock) Jones comes back into the picture and tries to make amends with Keith and Kayla. Will either of them find the peace they need? Will they learn how to co-parent Kayla? These and other questions will be answered in this Finale.

Kevin and Kenneth Whitley are twin brothers and are the best of friends. Wherever you saw one, you saw the over and vice versa. They were very protective over one another because they were born to a crackhead in prison. They were immediately placed in the Baltimore City Department of Child Welfare. Kevin and Kenny were eventually placed in a foster home. They were there for 5 years until DSS found out that they were being abused and was taking out. Kevin and Kenneth stay in the system until they turned 17 and then ran away. They did whatever they had to do to survive. This is their Journey...