In every city of every state you will find an urban ghetto full of drugs and guns both of which breed hate and pain; in the eyes of many this is a cocktail of death and destruction but for those who reside there it's home. Prior to the government's crackdown on all of the alleged gang leaders there was organizational structure within the various gangs. The collapse of the organization structure caused chaos and lawlessness thus creating smaller versions of the previous gangs forming what w...

To all those who stand tall through it all! This one for yall. In life there's a start and finish to everything but what counts the most are the things one does while going through it such as having morals and principles that detour even the thought of indulging in activities that put your beliefs at question. I'm a firm believer in the Game God and the rules and codes of the "jungle" we call the streets and when one violates the Laws of the Game there will be various forms of consequences...

In a country known for its underground criminal organizations no state in America more so deserved the titled of the city of "Cut Throats". Cleveland Ohio is the birthplace of many things but more infamous the growth and development of the notorious criminal enterprise simply know as "The Family." What started out as simply hustling to uproot themselves from their poverty infested environment soon turned into the formation of a tight knit organization. Known for their go hard attitudes but...

This is my third book, and if you read any of my other books, you would know that I always think outside the box and try to give you the funniest poems and short stories that I can think of. So I hope that you enjoy this book as well.

This book is written from a mans point of view. It has funny, serious, sexual, and interesting poems. I didnt include any pictures in this book because I didnt want to paint an image of my poems. I want you to clear your mind, open your heart, and really feel what Im trying to say. My book is full of facts and fiction. I wrote poems for my friends who were trying to get a little romantic with their girlfriends or wives. I got a lot of positive feedback and more poem requested, so I thought...

REVIVE is not about starting over — it’s about waking up what’s already inside you. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your purpose, stuck in survival mode, or running on empty while knowing there’s more for your life, this book is your wake-up call. In REVIVE, Derrick Johnson Jr. guides you through a powerful process of renewal — helping you rediscover who you are beneath the noise, reimagine what your life can become, and reignite the purpose that may have gone dormant but was never l...

This erotic novelette about a weirdly untraditional love triangle tells the story of a man who, with help, discovers the true powers of the mind. Frederick Byrd is incarcerated after the act of defending his girlfriend ends in the death of her ex-boyfriend. The girlfriend's sister helps Fred unlock his mind in ways he didn't know were possible. Nightly, he escapes the confines of prison and experiences the blissfulness of sex with the woman he protected. The triangle connects when the sist...

“And Leaves Shall Fall, And Orchids Will Wither … But Is That All?” Written during his teenage years (1988-1999), Where Do We Go From Here? expands upon the emotional depths explored in Derrick J. Johnson’s 2001 debut, The Awakening of the Dreamer, while breaking new creative ground as well. This book features four distinctly themed collections of poems. Carnival is a light-hearted journey through the circus of life, which features poems such as “Holy Water” and “Harlequin.” The second col...

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Titus knows he is a truly magnificent dog. He is a traveler, and his life is full of extraordinary adventures. For instance, Titus receives a special invitation from the mayor of New York to represent all of the dogs of America and ring in the New Year at Times Square. A dog of action, Titus spends his days in the gym before he hops onto his custom motorcycle to make the trip from his home in Renton, Washington, to see his special gal in Seattle. And thats just for the weekend!Titu...

This is my second book; I wrote it the same way Ive written in the past. Im a simple writer. I write what I feel and what is on my mind. I dont want to change that because then I wont be comfortable with what Im writing. I write about things that Ive heard about, seen, or experienced personally. I was always taught that poetry was about expression, imagination, and feelings. Ive tried very hard to capture that in my books. When I see or hear about an incident, I often wonder what brought t...

In this book, the goal is to share my life’s journey and to inform you that life is way too brief to ponder on things you have no control over. God wants us to do life with Hhim and not allow life to do us. This is my story about doing life! !!