2023 - My year in review! 🎉 New book, videos, and maybe a something FREE??

It's been another great year. Stick around till the end to learn about how you can get your FREE ebook for Everybody Wants to Rule the World, but first what is my NEW book about??

A former Mexican narco transitions into Canadian life with family, politics, and business while holding tight to his ruthless, criminal ways. Meet Jorge Hernandez. 🇲🇽 

Back cover synopsis:

Jorge Hernandez may be the king of gangsters, but lately, he’s been the king of lazy. The former Mexican cartel boss starts to change his mind when a blue-haired freak slashes his tires, calling him a climate criminal. He finally breaks out of hibernation when rumors of a new medication said to be for children with ‘behaviour issues’ is about to become mandatory for all school-aged children. Jorge suspects that the drug is more about making kids compliant and easily controlled, but that is just the tip of the iceberg.

Who is at the top of the pile of degenerates that are pushing this agenda? Is it just Big Pharma trying to make their next billion, or is it something much more sinister behind this latest plot? Jorge and his gang intend to find out.

One thing is for sure. If you go woke, you go broke with Jorge Hernandez. Just not in the way you might think.

Politicians. 

Celebrities. 

Narcissists. 

Psychopaths. 

Everybody Wants to rule the world, but will you let them?

Videos and blogs from 2023: 

Is Jorge a vigilante superhero?

     Blog / Rumble / YouTube

Let's talk about courage 🦁

     Blog / Rumble / YouTube

A day in the life of (this) author 🤪
     
     Blog / Rumble / YouTube

Crooked government and criminals; wait, is this fiction?

     Rumble / YouTube / Blogger 
 

Why I do YouTube and Rumble videos 📽📺🍿

     Rumble / YouTube / Blogger

I couldn't find the book I wanted, so I wrote it myself 😉

     YouTube / Rumble / Blogger

Jorge Hernandez vs. Big Pharma 💊

     YouTube / Rumble / Blogger

Why write books when no one reads anymore? 

     Blogger/YouTube/Rumble 

What are my books about? 🤔

Check out the 2018 version - Rumble
Check out the updated 2023 version - Rumble and YouTube 

We need more diversity in books 🇨🇦🇲🇽🇨🇴🇵🇭 

Check out the 2018 version - Rumble
Check out the updated 2023 version - Rumble and YouTube

Writing inspirations! What lies in the dark corners of my mind 😱

     📺 Rumble
     📺 YouTube

My new book is coming soon and other news! 🗞️

➛ Rumble
➛ YouTube

Why you might like my books (even if you don't normally read) 🤔

➛ Rumble
➛ YouTube
➛ Blog

Everybody Wants to Rule the World 🌍

➛ Rumble
➛ YouTube
➛ Blog

Book titles that ring true 🔔 

Rumble / YouTube / Blog 

So do you get your FREE PDF copy? Contact me through my social media and just ask! I have a limited amount, so act fast!! No strings attached! 

Facebook

Twitter

Goodreads

Instagram.

Hope everybody has a great holiday season and all the best in 2024! Thank you for your support!

Why you might like my books (even if you don't normally read) 🤔

Over the years, many people have told me they would read my book, but they aren't readers. In other words, they didn't have the time or weren't interested in reading a book. I never took offense to this because I can completely understand. As it is, I barely have time to read a page of a book some days, especially when life gets busy. 

My books are probably a little bit different. I try to essentially cut the crap out that makes people not want to read a book. What are those things?

 In my opinion, things like over-the-top descriptions of every detail of every room can be a bit too much for some readers. Don't get me wrong! I know some of you love that kind of thing, but if you aren't a reader (and you're busy) chances are, you might skip over that part because it's too much. 

I also write short chapters. I think short chapters make it a little easier to digest a story. You can find time to read a few short pages and feel you've accomplished something. 

Of course, I try to write a book that moves quickly and has compelling characters and storylines. I feel this is more important than going over the top to impress readers with your vast vocabulary. Sometimes, in fact, that can turn people off. 

What kind of things would make you read more? 

May 2023 Newsletter 🌼

I'm checking in for another month and giving you a quick update on new videos, blogs, and writing news!

First things first! May 1st marks another Book Birthday! 🎉🥳🎂 

The Rock Star of Vampires was released on this day in 2014!! Haven't read it? Click on the above link and read the first chapter for FREE on Amazon! To this day, it remains one of my more popular books.

What else is new? I'm working on book #18 (13th in the Hernandez series) along with dreaming up a new series! 🤔🦞   

I have a couple of news videos and blogs to share with you. Check them out and don't forget to like, share and subscribe! It all helps get my work out there for others to learn about, which is especially important now that Bill C11 (Canada) has recently passed. This may make it difficult for my videos to be found or discovered. It's FREE and easy to do, so please help me out.  🥰

What are your writing fears? 😱

     YouTube / Rumble / Blogger

Why Jorge Hernandez isn't in the first book of his own series? ☠️

     YouTube/ Rumble/ Blogger 

I have more videos and blogs to come! If you have a topic you would like me to discuss in future videos, please contact me through my social media of website.

Thanks for your support! 

Jorge Hernandez vs. Big Pharma 💊

One of the most prevalent themes in my Hernandez series is the ongoing battle between protagonist Jorge Hernandez and his nemesis, Big Pharma. It's a fight unlikely to end anytime soon but will only grow as tension grows with each book. 

The premise behind the Hernandez series is that Jorge was once a cartel leader in Mexico. Through a miracle, he never ended up in either prison or dead, but instead relocated to Canada to start a legit business. Once here, Jorge often is ranting how as a cartel boss, he was always running from the law, but Big Pharma is also responsible for people becoming addicts but can do so legally and have no repercussions. Also, he takes over the Canadian pot industry (House of Pot) only adds to the ongoing battle between the pharmaceutical industry and Jorge Hernandez. 

Jorge is a respectable businessman to the public, but behind the scenes, he's part of an ongoing war with Big Pharma, and things often get bloody. 

Learn more about the Hernandez series HERE.

Crooked government and criminals; wait, is this fiction?

Could a former cartel boss run the government? Has it ever happened behind the scenes? And let's take this another step further; could a bloodthirsty criminal lead a country if people weren't aware of his dark side? 

Most people will say no to all these questions. White-collar criminals might be another story. Politicians turned criminals is also a possibility, but most people would disagree that someone who has threatened and murdered his way to the top could potentially run the show: either from behind the scenes or at the top of the pile, as the actual president or prime minister of a country. 

But then again, is it impossible?

In my Hernandez series, former cartel boss Jorge Hernandez heavily influences the government from behind the scenes while secretly wondering if he could be more productive as his country's leader. After smoothly slipping through life without getting caught, it's obvious why Hernandez automatically assumes that the other shoe will never drop, but would he be bold enough to run for prime minister of Canada?

If you research Mexican or Colombian cartels, you'll quickly realize that it's not a stretch. These powerful and savvy criminals have a lot of influence on the government and the police, but is that something that could only happen in other countries? Could it happen in Canada? The US? And I guess the more important question is, has it ever happened? 

I think part of the answer lies in how you define a criminal. And even more so, where the grey area starts and where it ends.

December 2022 newsletter 🎄

We're heading toward the end of another year. It's hard to believe because I feel like not too long ago, I was sunning in the backyard (and I sure as hell wouldn't do that today 🥶) The good news is that the holidays are coming up! 🎄

Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? 🎁

Are you looking to buy someone a book? Are you looking to buy yourself a book? 🙈

May I make a few suggestions? Check out my list HERE.

I have some GREAT news!! I started writing my 18th book, the 13th in the Hernandez series (remember, you don't have to read the entire series to enjoy any of the books!) I still have a long road ahead of me, but I've made the first couple of steps. 

In other news, here are the latest blogs and videos:

A different kind of crime series

    

    Blog

    YouTube

    Rumble

I need your help (and tips on how to help other authors)

    Blog

    YouTube

    Rumble

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season. Thank you for all your support. Keep an eye out for my annual newsletter that will give you the breakdown of everything you have to know from 2022. ❤️

Check out some year-end roundups from the past:

2021

2020

2019

August 2022 newsletter 🌻

Another month is coming to an end. This means it's time to give you a quick rundown on my latest news.

A few things are the same as last month. I continue to add all my videos to Rumble and finish my 17th book (12th in the Hernandez series - one book for every month of the year!) 

I do have one new video/blog to share with you. Check it out 👇🏼

Everybody's got a story (including children) 🐥

     Blogger

     YouTube

     Rumble 

To learn more, check out my video newsletter! 

April 2022 newsletter 🐣

Here we are again! Another month has slid by, and it's time for my latest monthly newsletter.

There isn't a lot to report for this month. I've been busy with a couple of projects. The first one is to update and edit my blog account. This has been an ongoing and tedious project, but it's getting close to the end. I've also been adding my video catalog to Rumble. Again, it takes time, but I'm slowly updating these two things. 

...and of course, I'm writing another book. I'm about 11 chapters into it. 

I only have one new video/blog this month:

The protagonist's point of view 👀

Video

Blog

And last, but not least, here is this month's book birthday! 🎂

Always be a Wolf - published April 25, 2017

March 2022 newsletter ☔️

There's light at the end of the tunnel! For more reasons than one, but weather-wise, we're getting closer to spring! What else is new? Check this out 👇🏼

In February my new book listed in the latest issue of Buzz PEI 

What else?

I posted a couple more videos and corresponding blogs. Check this out 👇🏼

Why Loyalty Above All isn't just a title 🐺

Blog

Video

A quick read from Loyalty Above All (there are no exceptions) 📖

Blog

Video 

And of course, let's check out the book birthdays 🎂

The Devil May Lie was released on March 28, 2019

Her Name is Mariah was released on March 27, 2015

January 2022 newsletter 🌨

 What's the big news out of December 2021? It's time to catch up! 🎄😁📺 

Of course, the BIG news from December is my NEW book, Loyalty Above All (There are no exceptions). This is my 16th book, the 11th book in the Hernandez series. Just in time for Christmas! 

In case you missed it, here's what the book is about: 

The fact that Jorge Hernandez is contemplating ‘doing good’ in the world should be enough to send a shiver down anyone’s spine. He may be living a seemingly legit lifestyle with his family in Canada, but don’t be fooled; this former Mexican cartel boss holds a powerful grip on everything from politics to media, and he’s never beyond getting a little blood on his hands. 

When his daughter Maria steps up to someday head the familia, it is with great pride that Jorge breaks down the lessons that will secure her position in life. Giving her a glimpse into his daily activities, she quickly witnesses the stark view of the criminal mastermind at work. It doesn’t matter if he’s yelling at the prime minister or making plans to take someone down; Jorge does so with a powerful and unapologetic swoop. But how much is he willing to reveal? Is he ready for his daughter to learn about his brutal, murderous side? 

In a world where trust is essential, Jorge teaches her the powerful lesson; Loyalty above all. There are no exceptions. 

You can find this book at all your favorite retailers including Amazon, Chapters, and Apple. 

I also posted a few videos/blogs talking about my writing:

Christmas themes in my books 🎄🎄🎄

     Video

     Blog

Why I don't write warm and fuzzy books 🧸

     Video

     Blog 

Loyalty Above All (There are no exceptions) ☠️

     Video

     Blog 

I will soon be sending out my year-end review newsletter, which will catch you up on everything you missed from the year. What does that include? All the videos, blogs, new books, and media attention in one newsletter. See last year's year-end HERE. 

We also can't forget the book birthdays for January!

Different Shades of the Same Color was released in January 4, 2016.

And of course, my first book, Fire was released on January 20, 

Now you're up to date! See you in February! 

Why I don't write warm and fuzzy books 🧸

When people learn that I'm an author, they're often surprised to learn that I write about violent criminals who think nothing of murdering from time to time. Perhaps I don't give off that crazy vibe as much as I thought I did, or maybe it's because I'm a woman, and generally speaking, female authors are more known for books that fall more on the softer side. It's not something I give a lot of thought to but from time to time, I do get asked why I don't write books that are warm and fuzzy. 

In truth, I tend to read darker, sinister books, so it's not surprising that I also choose to write them. As a writer, it mightn't surprise you that I also tend to write what I see reflected in the world around me, and you don't have to look far to understand why I write about a protagonist that is rich, powerful and isn't afraid to get blood on his hands. This is merely symbolic of the elites that rule our world - thus, my title Psychopaths Rule the World from earlier this year. 

Although I don't write warm and fuzzy books, I tend to show the softer side of characters. To not do so wouldn't be a fair reflection on human nature. Even the most rotten, soulless person has an unexpected sentimental side, just as the kindest person you know may occasionally have a temper tantrum. People are complex, and so are characters. 

Maybe someday I will write warm and fuzzy books. As soon as our world becomes a warm and fuzzy place. 

Any day now. 

Christmas themes in my books 🎄🎄🎄

You wouldn't think that Christmas themes quite fit in with books about criminals, corruption, and murder, but I managed to do it in my 15th book, Psychopaths Rule the World. Not such a stretch when you consider how many psychopaths seem to show up during frantic moments at the mall and of course, family events (we all got at least one in our families!) at Christmas time.

As I've mentioned in previous blogs, I love contradictions in my books, and you don't get much more of a contradiction than murder at Christmas. I will admit that this is a theme I've noticed in other books (usually with a detective trying to find the person who killed the bakery shop victim or something of that nature), but my books tend to be a tad more brutal. For example, in Psychopaths Rule the World, one person is brutally murdered with a very heavy Christmas ornament. There's also a haunting scene at the end of the book that might traumatize you, but let's not get into that right now. 😉

I wanted to get some Christmas in my last book, but it wasn't always easy to work into the story. After all, this isn't exactly a family that bakes cookies, watches holiday movies, or makes snowmen on the lawn. Granted, I do love contradiction, so wouldn't it be fun to see gangster Jorge Hernandez do any of those things?

Of course, you have to give me credit because at least Psychopaths Rule the World has a festive color for the cover♥️

December 2021 newsletter🎄

 What did you miss in November? Let's catch up! 

A NEW BOOK IS COMING SOON! This will be the 11th book in the Hernandez series. Each book is standalone so don't feel you have to start from the beginning (but you might want to!)  I will send you a cover image and description as soon as I have it. 

Check out my latest videos/blog posts!

How much symbolism is in my books? 🧐

     Video

     Blog

Why authors need to stop stressing about book reviews and awards 🏆

     Video

     Blog 

What else is new??

I"m now on RUMBLE - come check out my videos. I'm slowly posting everything from YouTube however, it will take some time. 

I also joined TikTok - look me up @mimaonfire - which is the same for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

Why authors need to stop stressing about book reviews and awards 🏆

If you're a fiction author, you've felt the pressure to have as many book reviews as possible! 

Of course, it doesn't stop there, does it? You're encouraged to have as many as possible, and they must give away enough of the plot to make it sounds mind-blowing without spoiling it for the potential reader. And of course, they must get close to five stars but not five stars because that seems suspicious, but anything under two and you may as well bury your head in the sand and perhaps, your writing career with it.

And book awards! If you won awards, then you've made it, baby! 

Does this sound a tad intimidating? 

This isn't to suggest that I don't enjoy having a great review thrown my way. I also wouldn't snub an award. However, much like the shameful act of not writing enough words a day, I believe this also fits under the same category of unnecessary stress that authors put on themselves. 

Just write a great book. Don't fixate on the other stuff.

The truth is that having a lot of reviews give you a boost on Amazon, but most people will read your book because it captivates their attention and connects with them in some way. They're going to read your book because they checked out a free preview and found it interesting enough to continue. They're going to read your book because they saw you speaking in an interview or a video (see below) and liked what they heard. They're going to read your book cause they loved the cover or because a friend told them about it. They probably won't read your book only based on how many stars you got in a review. 

I'm not an expert. I only know what's encouraged me to buy a book. It's never been because it won an award. I've also never relied on book reviews because savvy marketers offer services to write them. I also know that our tastes vary. A book I love might not be for you and vice versa. 

It's not a race or even a competition. It's about finding your readers. 

Your November 2021 newsletter is here! 📺

What's up for November? 🍁

As it turns out, October was a pretty uneventful month. I continue to work on my next book in the Hernandez series, but I'm not sure when it will be out. I'm pretty busy with work and life, so I haven't had as I'd like to finish the book. However, I'm getting there...

I continue to look into selling merchandise, but the research is time-consuming. I'm looking for the best quality and value without charging too much for the product. I ran into that previously with high shipping costs. I also am looking into new places to upload my videos. I did look briefly at TikTok, however I'm not sure if it's the right spot for me. Don't get me wrong, the site is fun, but I might not be a good fit for an author. 

I do have one new video and blog to share with you:

Why do I pick certain book titles? 📇

Blog

Video

And, of course, a new feature to my newsletter, book birthdays! 🎂

In November, we celebrate two of my books:

The Devil and his Legacy - November 12

We're All Criminals - November 23

Thanks for checking in! Don't forget to like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel!

Have a great November!

Mima