I'm Nothing Special, just a Bwoy Trying to be a Remix Amongst Copies

Published: Sun, 02/04/18

“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man."

 —  George Bernard Shaw 


“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”


I absolutely love this Apple Ad because it says so much about what kind of people make a change in the world.  Rebels, troublemakers, and misfits are the originals. And everyone one of you has that rebel inside that wants to burst out. That rebel who doesn't care what anyone thinks of them, pigheaded, full of vision, passion and eventually a plan to execute. The rebels main focus isn't trying to be original, but the idea of forging a new path is something they feel is important enough to give serious consideration to. I know being original in its truest sense is not possible. Everything is a remix, rework or recycle. I think what I'm trying to say is they want to take a path a few have trodden but instead of walking down it, they want to strut.

Just because they asks for Werewolves ... 
In my case, I needed something I could call my own. Writing genre fiction wasn't a new thing, but I wanted an aspect of it, that allowed me to have a creative lane to myself. That's why Urban Fantastic was born and with it a little niche that only a few authors occupy in the UK. It wasn't brains either, just dumb luck and preparation. I was a crazy fan off genre fiction, grew up in Jamaica, resident in London, I would definitely have an original take on any speculative fiction that was so far dominated by a European male aesthetic. It may not have been the best choice for me  The sensible marketing gurus could tell me that I need to provide what the Market Mind requires. If it wants werewolves, then I need to write about werewolves. Give it what it wants. It makes perfect business sense.
I'm sure it does, it just feels a bit too cynical for my taste
I do want readers, I want to be successful, and I want the opportunity to improve the life stories of my readers through my stories, but I have to do it my way no matter what the Market Mind says.
I have to keep my originality by remixing ideas and fostering that streak of rebellion. I do it in my writing. How do you do it?
Choose a part of your life that you want to share with the world. Be yourself and use the elements of your personality to forge something that is uniquely you, then give it away. For me it's books. What is it for you?

Your Challenge

Your ego is telling you that this is stupid but don't listen. Create something unique and share it. Your ambition may not be to change the world but you will impact it in a way only you can.

RECOMMENDED READ

Originals by Adam Grant 

I thoroughly enjoyed this. It's a fascinating insights into how original thinking has impacted every aspect of life, It seems Independent thinking makes the world go round.


Peace, Love and Power

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Omega Point is my newest novella that will be available in April. It will be the third in my Urban Fantastic Short  I decided I wanted to tackle a time travel story, so I'm in the middle of bringing that convoluted vision to life. I hope you like the cover. Check out the synopsis by clicking on the cover.

P.S Would you be so kind to take 2 minutes to leave me a quick review on any of my books below that you have read? It would help immensely.
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