My Books, Blogs & Motivations
About That Second Book
"It's like Wayne Dwyer and George Carlin wrote a book!"
"I'm never buying chewing gum in a men's room."
"...a blend of Merlin and [George] Carlin."
"...a guy being vulnerable and deflecting with dick jokes is as real as it gets"
Guitar, Cigars and Tiki Bars: A Guy’s Guide to Metaphysics is a 63,000 word book describing my direct experiences with spirit communication and astral projection before I had my driving learner’s permit. Remote viewing, Reiki, and past lives are also introduced. By end of the book, all are combined with a plot twist using non-linear time to create a unique narrative.
Self-published and professionally edited, the book targets males over 18 with at least a passing interest in metaphysics, the paranormal, and non-local consciousness. And it takes place in a tiki bar so the language can be a bit spicy.
The "voice" of the book is unique in that it is written from the first person. Specifically, you are not given the voice of the listener. An example follows with a knock-knock joke:
"Knock, knock?"
"Haywood."
"Haywood you give me your sister's phone number?"
You, as the reader, do not need to hear the other side of the "knock-knock" to follow the discussion. My premise is that we have been around cell phones and Zoom calls so much that we now fill in the conversation by second nature. My supposition is that the reader will be more engaged.
"I'm never buying chewing gum in a men's room."
"...a blend of Merlin and [George] Carlin."
"...a guy being vulnerable and deflecting with dick jokes is as real as it gets"
Guitar, Cigars and Tiki Bars: A Guy’s Guide to Metaphysics is a 63,000 word book describing my direct experiences with spirit communication and astral projection before I had my driving learner’s permit. Remote viewing, Reiki, and past lives are also introduced. By end of the book, all are combined with a plot twist using non-linear time to create a unique narrative.
Self-published and professionally edited, the book targets males over 18 with at least a passing interest in metaphysics, the paranormal, and non-local consciousness. And it takes place in a tiki bar so the language can be a bit spicy.
The "voice" of the book is unique in that it is written from the first person. Specifically, you are not given the voice of the listener. An example follows with a knock-knock joke:
"Knock, knock?"
"Haywood."
"Haywood you give me your sister's phone number?"
You, as the reader, do not need to hear the other side of the "knock-knock" to follow the discussion. My premise is that we have been around cell phones and Zoom calls so much that we now fill in the conversation by second nature. My supposition is that the reader will be more engaged.
The Compelling Introduction and / or Parental Guidance Warning
Look, I'm a pretty no-nonsense, but a bit cheeky, kind of guy. I mean George Carlin was my tour guide while I was nearly dead. Given the transpersonal subject matter, I can understand your potential discordant thoughts. However...
If it's leaking, I stop it.
If it sounds weird, I investigate it.
If it feels good, I do it some more... just to be sure. ;)
That motto can be applied to home maintenance, health care, or relationships.
So, at 9 years-old when I woke up and saw my deceased grandpa sitting at the foot of my bed, I talked to him. Over the years, I learned there are lots of people who connect with seeing a loved one who has gone home. Being dead is "Like a dream, but more real." So, I investigated.
If you have experienced a metaphysical (throat punch) visitation, then you know that there is something going on...
there's more to this collaborative reality besides working hard, paying bills, touching yourself when you're bored,
drinking too much on occasion, and finding someone who will appreciate your crazy ass.
Some might choose to just shrug off that ghostly experience as bad gas station
sushi while another would say WTF and then investigate it. Personally, I didn't
just investigate. I wanted to understand, with research, and getting my hands dirty
so I participated. I didn't just want to just learn; I wanted to know.
Guitars, Cigars, and Tiki Bars [GCTB] uses a fictitious pair of characters to share my research and
experiential discoveries. It is about the cycle of metaphysical sensing, learning, and experimenting.
There is a much bigger picture here on Earth than organized religion and public school education
conveys to the masses. There's more to us than being tax paying button pushers.
These are my first-hand experiences including:
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My intention is that this book will serve as a support for "dudes" who have opened Pandora's Box of metaphysical toys; building your own support system for a new reality is some heavy lifting. With every tear shed, every hole punched in drywall, every midnight drive, every sip of an Old Fashioned, every meditative session, and every counselor visit... a grain of wisdom was earned, baby.
From those precious grains, I would build say go build your castle.
And for my efforts, I was shown new realities, new sub-realities, and had my metaphysical / transpersonal skills bumped up. Now, I'm sharing them with you to assist in normalizing your own experience. I want you to build your own castle.
Just a few caveats:
From those precious grains, I would build say go build your castle.
And for my efforts, I was shown new realities, new sub-realities, and had my metaphysical / transpersonal skills bumped up. Now, I'm sharing them with you to assist in normalizing your own experience. I want you to build your own castle.
Just a few caveats:
- My writing isn't professional or academic as I write like I am speaking to friends.
- They say write what you know... and I know some weird shit. :)
- The book [GCTB] is about two guys in a bar – day drinking, joking, and smoking while unsupervised. Pack your pearls accordingly.
- The story is told as though you are eavesdropping on a telephone conversation - try it. You'll like it.
