About the author
Native
Texan M.W. Moore is a former four-time NCAA qualifier and All-American
track and field star who attended Mississippi State University studying
Industrial Technology.
“For
What I Hate I Do” is the first in a trilogy that explores
the turbulent life of a handsome, ambitious young athlete with so
much potential but whose dreams are compromised for a life of living
on the edge.
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Synopsis
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life that should have been a glorious path toward Olympic gold is
traded for silver handcuffs as former NCAA track star and model
Miguel Morris leaps from the devil’s den into the state pen.
Although his world before then is chaotic, he meets the greatest
athletes in track and field. But his thirst for fame backfires.
Endorsements,
money and college are lost, marred by bad decisions and unsavory
acquaintances. Miguel is captivated by pro-bound NFL star and friend
Butch Webber because of his successes. But later he meets Patrick,
who recruits him to become a sexual predator.
He
meets promising tennis athlete Curtis who lures him to crack cocaine,
which causes devastating erratic behavior that ruins his marriage
to track star Tish. His hell on earth mushrooms after he becomes
an exotic dancer, further compromising his Baptist morals. Miguel
feels betrayed by men and begins victimizing hoodlums and prostitutes.
He rebuffs Lazlo, a clean-cut pharmacist, preferring instead to
keep living
dangerously.
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single biblical verse in Romans captures Miguel’s struggles:
“For What I Hate I Do,” which paraphrased means, “I
really want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead,
I do the very thing I hate.”
Q&A With
Author M.W. Moore
Q:
How did you come up with the book title “For What I Hate I
Do”?
A: Well, my spiritual conviction and experiences prompted
the title. I lived through the agony of self-hate. While going through
the Bible one day, I discovered Romans 7 and learned what apostle
Paul said about the unholy things he did that caused him to rebel.
Q:
Is this book based on real-life experiences?
A: Ha! Ha! Ha! The book is semi-autobiographical. There
are several experiences that highlight my past such as marriage,
drug abuse and sexual convictions that the character Miguel Morris
goes through. And it touches on my experience with HIV.
Q:
Who is your audience, and how can it relate to “FWIHID”?
A: I truly believe every man, every woman can relate. Everyone
is captured in this book, which covers strangleholds such as bad
attitudes and actions that are not just sexual misconduct. The book
deals with addictions, self-doubt and shame. And it will help the
wounded confront these issues.
Q:
What genre or category does this book fall under? In other words,
is this a gay book?
A: Some people may consider it to be a gay book. But it’s
a book for people who are hurting. It’s for heterosexuals,
homosexuals, metrosexuals and bisexuals.
Q:
Are you gay?
A: On that subject, I’m still fighting temptations
by struggling with sexuality issues. Yet, I won’t let those
matters define me.
Q:
Do you have a fear that people may label you or criticize you about
this book?
A: The issue of fear has never been a part of my thinking
because I have come clean about my past. The fear of people judging
me is not one of my concerns. The important thing is that the book
has a message for those who truly want to overcome their issues.
Q:
How do you feel about your personal life being scrutinized because
of this book?
A: Being scrutinized isn’t a fear that I have. This
book lays everything out on the table about M.W. Moore. If you understand
the Miguel character in the book then you will be able to understand
M.W. Moore and his desire to promote honesty.
Q:
Does the book contain graphic material?
A: I have to truly say that the book is adult-material
reading. It’s a part of the nature for the book to get the
message across and to reveal the sickness of the character. Also,
it lets the reader understand the character, who even admits that
he had “stinking thinking,” which is a title for one
of the chapters.
Q:
How did you get involved with writing?
A: Writing was an interest of mine back in 1995 and 1996.
I met a local editor who suggested that I write about my experiences.
I put it off for a while due to my addictive behaviors such as drug
use. When I was put into the pit (incarcerated) I finally had the
opportunity to write.
Q:
Can you explain the incarceration?
A: The incarceration issue was something I had to go through.
Sometimes you have to do something bad in order to do something
good. The incarceration said that I truly had to be reformed in
order to admit the ugliness stored inside me. I got involved in
the drug culture and eventually committed a crime that led me to
the Texas penitentiary. To understand my crime, you’ll need
to go to the book, which sheds light on this story.
Q:
What was your childhood like?
A: I had a normal childhood. Like any children we tend
to feel unwanted or neglected at times, especially by the father.
The men in my family did not embrace each other because it was a
sign of weakness. Generally, though, I had a happy childhood. My
father was a provider as well as my loving mother and grandparents.
Q:
Were you abused as a child?
A: No. Considering the meaning, I was not abused. I was
disciplined with the rod and that taught me to show respect to my
parents. If I didn’t, I knew that punishment would follow.
Q:
Are any promotions planned for the book?
A: The promotions I’m planning are through talk shows
and such. I would love to get on “The Oprah Winfrey Show”
or the “Ellen” Degeneres show. I’m seeking out
marketing on local radio and television programming in the Houston
area and other cities to promote the message of turning a misery
into a triumph.
Q:
Who’s your publisher?
A: Currently we’re self-publishing the book. But
ultimately we will shop it around to major publishing houses for
the best offer. It’s a well-written piece of literature that
any publishers would want to add to their repertoire.
Q:
During your upcoming tour you’re including sessions on “Writing
as a Therapy.” Can you explain this?
A: The therapy part means getting deep and honest with
yourself about what’s going on in your life that’s causing
harm, fear and defeat. Sometimes, we need to put these things on
paper to closely examine these setbacks. I had to look at my regrets
and resentments and put them on paper. This session is intended
to manifest healing in the lives of those who will understand themselves
once they come clean. I will talk about my personal experiences
to help people deal with their own problems and to help foster healing.
Sharing is caring.
Q:
Is there anybody special in your life today?
A: At this time I’m solo.
Q:
Where do you stand spiritually?
A: Spiritually, I feel that I stand in favor of my Creator.
My heart is after Him. He’s not looking at my past slipups,
but rather where my heart is.
Q:
What separates your book from those by authors E. Lynn Harris and
J.L. King?
A: The intent of the “For What I Hate I Do”
series is not to glorify or promote the lifestyle of bisexuality
or homosexuality but to expose and explore the hurt and shame that
a legion of men endure about lifestyles involving drugs and same-gender
and heterosexual issues. It aims to encourage willingness, if not
to provide a roadmap, for a way out of their misery.
Q:
What’s in your future?
A: I plan to continue my writings. “For What
I Hate I Do” is just one part of a trilogy. The other two
books will follow the story of protagonist Miguel Morris. To explore
his personality, the reader will have to understand his misery as
outlined in all the books. Again, these books will let those who
are suffering know that they can overcome their situations.
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