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Michael Ernest Interview with Muzique Magazine
How did you come by your author name?
I came about my author name with the mindset of originality and simplicity. Michael is my first name and Ernest is my middle name.
When did you discover your love for your craft and what made you realize you wanted to pursue a career in it?
I decided to write and release my work after a lifetime of writing essays and research papers throughout my school career. Unfortunately, all those years not one of the institutions I attended encouraged or helped their students pursue their hard work through publication. Contrary, Ivy League and elite institutions do the opposite.
To what or whom do you accredit your sense of style?
My writing style has to be accredited to the legendary figures of Black Consciousness writers such as Steve Biko, Malcolm X, Dr. Na’im Akbar, Dr. Claud Anderson, and many of my Black Studies professors from the first degree-granting H.B.C.U. Lincoln University.
Michael Ernest Interview with Muzique Magazine
On your current project, how did you come up with the concept?
My latest work, This Is Going To Hurt: The Truth Always Does, was birthed from personal problems I was enduring at a certain point in my life. These problems ended up becoming a chapter in the book. Economic Sovereignty, child Support, breastfeeding, and servitude.
All traps derived from institutional racism in the United States made me write this book to help liberate African Americans with awareness through difficult debates and discussions.
What are some of your greatest challenges, and what is your greatest attribute when it comes to your work ethic?
One of the greatest challenges of being a writer can be yourself. Writing is a very solitary situation. You a blank paper, a screen, and your thoughts. This can be very challenging and take a tough discipline on yourself.
My greatest attribute when it comes to writing is my ability to conduct research and find the truth and discover new ones as the writing process develops.
What are your plans for the near future?
The plans for the near future are to continue promoting the book and bring awareness to Black Americans. Be on the lookout for my next book, It Is What It Is: Who You Mad At? Me Or Yourself!
How can fans find you?
People can find a copy of the book on Amazon, Paperback, and Ebook.
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