Author’s Blog
“This page is dedicated to my writing inspirations that ignite and excite me-
Inspirations including those which led to the writing of my novel.”
— Terry Balagia
SLAVERY IS ‘OUR ISSUE’ TO RESOLVE
‘What is a guy like you doing writing a book about Frederick Douglass?’
This person asked me.
I was shocked. I had never thought about that before.
I spent five years writing this book and not once did I ask myself that
question.
It never occurred to me that people would find it unusual for a ‘white’ guy born in Austin, Texas of Lebanese descent to be writing a book about Frederick Douglass.
Juneteenth book release
Monday, June 19, 2023 book release of the paperback and Kindle formats of The Hunt for Frederick Douglass. It’s a mission for education, awareness, and a movement for all. This is our history. Let’s keep the powerful words of Frederick Douglass alive. They ring true now more than ever.
My Mom’s favorite books…
I wanted to write a book my mom would love. Yes, I know, so by association she would love me. I started this book the Monday I returned from her funeral.
Join the Hunt
The Hunt for Frederick Douglass. A project planted in my heart when I randomly came upon some writings from this great man and was thunderstruck by the relevance of those words to today. Words from a most divisive period in our country. My immediate desire was to amplify them and serve as a platform for his words and realizations he was prompted to write about during his time on this earth.