They often say that the key to becoming a successful author is to write from you know. First-time author,Daruis Slaughter is doing just that with his debut book “Hostile: An Urban Tragedy”. The Amazon bestseller is the true story of Darius’s life from his struggles through college while being a parent and holding down a job and how he didn’t always take the right rode.
We had a chance to chat with the Houston, Texas native about his book and what inspires him as an author as part of our Author Spotlight series. We strive to support indie artists and hope that you take a moment to get to know Darius Slaughter and purchase his new book.
What inspired you to become a writer?
I started writing at an early age – in elementary school. Something about words was always magical to me. I excelled in English class and was an avid reader and writing always came naturally to me. At an early age, I won short story contests and poetry contests and continued through high school where I won state in journalism.
Your favorite author & why?
Honestly, I have several, but I would say Malcolm X due to his ability to graphically communicate his mental and spiritual journey through words and Isaac Asimov due to his supreme mastery of character development and intricate plot twists.
Describe your book in 30 words or less
HOSTILE is a raw, uncut look at my last 7 years in the game: my mental motivations, decisions and the consequences and repercussions of those decisions: Joy, Pain, Loss & Gain.
Why should we read it?
HOSTILE provides an intelligent look into a world of brutality, intrigue and, infamous dreams that most will find 100 % foreign. For a “true glimpse” into the life of a career hustler – neither glorified or vilified – HOSTILE provides a unique, one-way ticket into the madness that was my world for decades.
List of other books you’ve written (if applicable)
HOSTILE II HOMECOMING – due to be released in Spring 2020
What books have influenced your life most?
The Autobiography of Malcolm X and the 48 Laws of Power.
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May 14, 2019
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