How's Your Prostate?

How's Your Prostate?   A Cancer Survivor's Candid Journey

is the title of my new book.  I had prostate cancer ten years ago and am still in remission. When I was first diagnosed I tried to find books that would be of help, but everything was clinical or depressing.

What was needed was an informative book that was on the lighter side and I decided to write it.  I did finish it but never published it.

Ten years later, I've pulled it off the shelf, re-edited it, brought it into modern times, and hopefully,
will have published by December or January.

Keep a look-out here or on Facebook on my page, The Gay Detective.  I have written two other books, The Gay Detective and Only in Key West, both mysteries with Nick and Norm.

Remember 9 11

In remembrance of 9/11. Never forget. Take a moment to reflect on the terror of that day and all the lives of those that were lost.

ONLY IN KEY WEST: THE SERIES

Only In Key West  has been so successful that I have decided to make a series of Key West centered on the characters and events that can only happen here.  The above book has been the first in the series  (Volume 1)  and I expect to have a total of seven more volumes making a total of eight volumes.  (Volumes 1-8) Of course if these go well, I will continue more volumes. It is possible that the number continues far past eight.

Some sample stories to expect are:

1. Merlot and Dr. Jojo open their own own Detective Agency
2. Shoyu runs for mayor and surprisingly is elected.  (The first drag queen to ever be elected mayor)
3. Nick goes into Rehab and meets a special person who could be THE ONE.
4. Norm is tapped to be King of Fantasy Fest.
5. The cartel holds Milo responsible for the arrests. Milo disappears.

I expect Volume 2 to be available in time for the Christmas holidays. Thank you to all who have bought and enjoyed Only in Key West. Your requests to hear more about Key West has convinced me to follow my fans. Thanks again.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY, EVERYONE.  WHEREVER YOU ARE, WHATEVER YOU DO, REMEMBER HOW LUCKY WE ARE TO LIVE IN AMERICA. ONLY IN AMERICA, DO WE HAVE THE FREEDOM TO DISAGREE WITHOUT RECRIMINATION. 

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there who do so much and expect so little. Sending love and appreciation.

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Cafe con Libros Reaction

Approximately 150 people showed up for the presentation, many more people than I anticipated. I was a little nervous at first but once I had done the first reading, I was in control. Edgardo asked questions after the reading and I was prepared to answer because I've repeated the process a couple of times. The question was: "What is your process for writing your books?" It also helped to know that that might be one of the questions.

I became more and more comfortable as the interview went on and was able to kid around with Edgardo and the audience. I haven't felt that confident in a long time and it felt great.

I lost my place in the book for the second reading and told Edgardo to use that time to give his book a plug. He did and when he was finished he looked over at me. I still couldn't find the place and said,
"I'm sure the audience would like to know more."  Now the audience was in on the joke and they all laughed. Finally I found it and I read the second passage. Edgardo asked a few more questions and then we opened it to the audience. There were quite a few questions and I was able to respond with the knowledge I had gained from research and experience.

When it was over, many of the audience members came up and told me how much they enjoyed the talk. The best part was I enjoyed it. I felt my experience at Toastmasters has helped me immensely. All in all it was a great win. Thank you to all who came and I look forward to being a part of the series next year.

Cafe con Libros

2018 Cafe con Libros Schedule

We're proud to announce that the Monroe County Library's popular Cafe Con Libros series will be cosponsored this year by Books & Books, and hosted at The Studios Key West. A distinguished writer will be appearing each

Tuesday morning at 10:30am

Mar. 27th: Kenneth Michaels in conversation with Edgardo Alvarado-Vazquez about “Only in Key West”. 

I'm so excited to be invited to be part of this wonderful series. If you're in town, please come join us. I look forward to seeing you there.