For months I’ve been working on
or promising to work on more self-promotion. It’s funny because a lot of people
don’t know I’m published or that I have 8 books, but that is the case, and in
very little time, that’s going to go up to 12 and by the end of the year
probably more.
What often happens is that people
offer to send me cash or checks in exchange for the books because they don’t
want to give the money to Amazon or anyone else. Although I appreciate the
sentiments, I’d rather lose money in the hopes of more people getting wind of
my work and it being reflected in results that are verifiable and not
speculation.
So in search of the best online
option for physical books, I looked up the links to my Createspace store and am
including them here with a small descriptive of the books. Createspace is where
I am supposed to earn the most money even if sales don’t register on Amazon
(actually not sure on this). Still, I wanted to offer this as an option for
people in search of my books.
Thanks to everyone who has asked
and supported and your great intentions. I do hope to eventually have my own
online store. For the moment, we have this option.
Estrada Works:
Only Human
My first novel and the first installment of the Human Cycle
has Nathaniel Runnels being kidnapped by a vampire and told point blank that
either he helps save the world, or he ends up being dinner. The Human Cycle is
my deepest explorations for how I define humanity and all the things that make
us human. There are a myriad of Easter eggs and moments that evoke Tolkien and
Gaiman apparently. A dark and twisted urban fantasy adventure, Only Human is
meant to raise questions and invite you to ponder on all the implications of
hundreds of “what ifs”.
Shadow of a Human
Book 2 of the Human Cycle occurs two years after the events
of Only Human unfold. Although the first book is dark, at times Shadow of a
Human makes it look like a Beatrix Potter book. Part of the human aspect that
unites us is our consciousness and at times we are bleak in how we express our
humanity. Nathaniel has had 2 years to register newfound powers and realizing
that absolutely everything in this life comes at a price. As he struggles to
retain his humanity and sanity, he is forced to mend in order to find the
truths needed to save the world.
Between the Tides
My first poetry collection is based on the ups and downs in
the tides of our lives. With poems covering topics like life mistakes, the sea,
and cheese, this eclectic collection is bound to entertain as you flow through
this life.
Dark Strands
The first collection of dark poetry, imagery is meant to
show that there’s beauty in darkness. Including the biting ‘Rats in the Dark’
and the 72 line narrative poem Miranda and the Broken Ghost, which was written
with an ABACADABA rhyme scheme, this collection is for those who like a little
darkness with their verses.
Captured Moments
Social commentary on gender and racial equality coexists
with the finer things in life like tea and beer in this collection of verses.
Occasionally chipper and often very in your face, this collection is for those
who don’t mind reading intense verses that offer food for thought to be better
humans.
Pensando en Metáforas
The first poetry collection in Spanish was done as a tribute
to his mother and to keep the promise of releasing something completely in
Spanish. Many poems in this collection were written during intense moments just
to show that we can find beauty even in the hardest times.
Twenty Veinte
My first bilingual collection, it includes poetry, essays,
and short stories in both English and Spanish with a bilingual poem in the
middle to transition from one language to the other. Variety is the name of the
game and poetry goes from elegant “Marquis de Sade” to decadent “The Cup” to
slam poetry “Stop a dealin”. The short stories include sci fi, fantasy, and the
upcoming fight of an old boxer.
Daydreams on the Sherbet Shore
My collection of independent short stories set in the world
of Draem. Each story is meant to be enjoyed individually although connections
sometimes arise, like dreams in that sense. From finding out what curiosity
cola tastes like to seeing the performances in the Kung-Fu Circus, this
collection is an invitation to let your daydreams and imagination soar.
So there you have it, a little snippet on my books. If you
have any questions about these or any of my other works, by all means, ask
away. Thank you for reading, and as usual…
Peace, love, and maki rolls
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