by damoneb | Jan 22, 2023 | Reviews
Mendel by Damone Bester is a genre-bending work of fiction, that draws readers in with emotional dynamism, honesty, and strength. The book opens with the story of a well-mannered young man raised in one of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods. The sudden passing of his...
by damoneb | Jun 24, 2022 | Hot Off the Desk
I’m tired of “living for the weekend.” There was a time in my life when I’d fire up the car on Friday after a long work week and scream at the top of my lungs, “IT’S THE WEEKEND, BABY, WHOOOO!!!” . I’d blast my car stereo with whatever feel good music I...
by damoneb | Jun 13, 2022 | Announcement
Join Chicago-native author, DAMONE BESTER at his book signing event to celebrate his first young adult novel, MENDEL. WHEN: Sunday, June 26 from 12-4 PM WHERE: The Gallery, 2133 W 95th Street, Chicago, IL Bring your own copy of the book which you can...
by damoneb | Apr 25, 2022 | Hot Off the Desk
This is it. Today is the day that I’ve waited over a decade to celebrate. The release of my very first novel. I am humbled, grateful, and thankful that something I’ve written is now available for the world to see. I am humbled because I know what it’s taken for me to...
by damoneb | Mar 29, 2022 | Hot Off the Desk
A few titles came to mind for this blog before I settled on “Hot Off the Desk.” I considered My Musings, Monthly Message, My Thoughts, and a few others that were just as awful. I like the chosen title as it gives a sense of what this blog will be. “Hot Takes” if you...
