One of the most thought-provoking writers of the next generation,
Alex F Chavez has inspired readers worldwide as he cultivates a
fan base that transcends generational, racial and gender lines.
Now, segueing from the broadening perspective-filled third
independent release, Poetic: A Compilation of Short Stories,
Poems & Essays, the eloquently-expressed Latino poet reaches
deep into the psyche of his audience with politically & socially
charged essays that challenge readers to become more globally
aware of current events. Promoting education, religious tolerance
and inclusive knowledge to people of all walks of life, America’s
favorite new Latino Literature sensation maintains his heart-
inspiring edge with innocent takes on love with such lyrics as in the
opening piece, “A Journey”: “raindrops evaporate before kissing
the lips of a hopeless romantic, when a storm of tears hits & leaves
the rest jumping off the cliff of abstinence; frantic” while tapping into
our emotions with sexually charged works like: “Jaded,” “The Gift”
& “Without Loving Your…”. Already heralded for his ability to write
meaningful elaborate verses in English and Spanish, Alex opened
the door to a new audience when he articulately composed a
poem, titled: “With All of My Heart” for his wife Jasmine; in her
native language, Hindi.
Alex F Chavez has inspired readers worldwide as he cultivates a
fan base that transcends generational, racial and gender lines.
Now, segueing from the broadening perspective-filled third
independent release, Poetic: A Compilation of Short Stories,
Poems & Essays, the eloquently-expressed Latino poet reaches
deep into the psyche of his audience with politically & socially
charged essays that challenge readers to become more globally
aware of current events. Promoting education, religious tolerance
and inclusive knowledge to people of all walks of life, America’s
favorite new Latino Literature sensation maintains his heart-
inspiring edge with innocent takes on love with such lyrics as in the
opening piece, “A Journey”: “raindrops evaporate before kissing
the lips of a hopeless romantic, when a storm of tears hits & leaves
the rest jumping off the cliff of abstinence; frantic” while tapping into
our emotions with sexually charged works like: “Jaded,” “The Gift”
& “Without Loving Your…”. Already heralded for his ability to write
meaningful elaborate verses in English and Spanish, Alex opened
the door to a new audience when he articulately composed a
poem, titled: “With All of My Heart” for his wife Jasmine; in her
native language, Hindi.
BIOGRAPHY:
| Widely considered a modern-day Shakespeare, & “the New Babyface” in various circles, contributing lyrics to up-&- coming artists for soulful ballads and hip-hop tunes, Alex’s lyrical prowess stretches beyond the expectations of the ones that doubt & those who have yet to comprehend his romantic nature. His recently completed fourth book (& second novel) is wildly imaginative and controversial, with its depiction of Human history and revealing truths about the origins of religion and the dawn of civilization will challenge the status quo while forcing us to acknowledge what censored education failed to teach us. The novel reignites his descriptive story-telling with a philosophical approach, showcasing the evolution of his talent and offers a creative perspective on the link between Creationism and Evolution. With the search for literary representation underway, it is only a matter of time before Alex breaks through the often-perceived daunting task of “Major House Publishing” and catapulting his literary career to a new level. “This is a concept novel that follows a bold vision,” explains Chavez. “I want to inspire peoples minds to think beyond what we know, challenge us to look past the barriers of centuries old ignorance and open ourselves to the infinite possibilities that parallel the universe we live in.” The third episode in a four episode series titled: Universus Magicus, Nebula of Darkness is a Sci-Fi Adventure that discusses religious ideologies, lost scriptures, ancient teachings and biblical prophecies, as well as martial arts wonder with telepathic and telekinetic abilities believed to be an unused sixth sense. With alien beings, wizards and warriors, various worlds and beautiful galaxies, Nebula of Darkness is sure to launch a new phenomenon to rival the likes of Star Wars and Star Trek. “I gave it a title in Latin, with numerous characters inspired from Greek, Roman, Mayan and Hindu mythology, along with Hebrew and Arabic holy figures to let us all see the splendor of our rich history as a species,” Chavez states. “Yet, I also wanted to reveal certain facts about teachings that I feel hinder our progress as we embark on the journey through time into another century.” Also sure to appeal to Chavez fans is the budding romance between his main character, Ame, and his friend Madeline (which has an adolescent feel which adds enough to the story without detracting from its main plot) not bad for a man that never took a creative writing course in his life. Chavez’s back-story is well-known. A native of Chicago and its’ suburbs, the Hispanic poet began writing at the tender age of 13 when he was too shy to express his interest in a fellow seventh grader he had a crush on. Moving every year from one town to the next for the first 15 years of his life, would make adjusting to a new school and finding friends difficult for the bashful soft-spoken kid who was lacking self-confidence in his early adolescence. It wasn’t until he reached his late teens that Alex had established himself as a sweet-talking romantic with a poetic prowess that many teens would turn to for help in creating the perfect birthday, Sweetest Day or Valentine’s Day gift. Also a talented artist and sculptor, Alex would earn what he dubbed as “lunch money” by specializing gifts and cards for couples at a nominal fee; where Forever Poetic would first be established. He joined the military, enlisting in the United States Army as a “Cook” to better prepare himself for the real world, knowing by his 18th birthday that he wasn’t ready for college. In 1996, while in basic combat training, his poetic talents would flourish and earn him the nickname, “Poetic Justice”; as he would compose works for his fellow recruits to send home to their significant others. From emotional thank you letters to underwear in the mail, the young writer quickly gained a loyal following and prideful notoriety as the smoothest rhymester to kiss a page with a pen. Chavez’s second book, titled: Inside the Heart of a Poet contains an entire chapter (50 of the more than 500 poems in the entire compilation) named-Letters Home which captures the emotions of separated lovers. “If Inside the Heart of a Poet is the written sound-track to the search for love in Alex’s life, then The Trouble with Ritchie is the screen-play.” States a source close to the Chavez family that has monitored his growth as a writer and been a personal advisor in many of the life-altering decisions he has made over the past twelve years of his life His first novel, The Trouble with Ritchie is a comedic-romance that tells the story of a hopeless romantic male Hispanic in his mid-20’s searching for true love in the modern day dating world. Filled with romantic passages, eloquent sensuality and frank conversations between men, The Trouble with Ritchie reveals the obvious flaws in today’s generational approach to relationships. Today, while devoting the lion’s share of his time to his wife Jasmine and daughter Simrin Anjali, the 30-year-old August born-Leo remains ambitious and focused while being a faithful husband and actively involved father. He claims no awards for his devotion to his family because he sees it as an expectation that more men should step up to. In 2004 he evolved into a young man becoming more politically conscious, taking every opportunity to encourage people to vote; noting “to allow someone to hold office and not utilize the power of our voices; is to climb into a car with a drunk driver without saying a word.” An advocate for education and global awareness, Alex plans to build on the foundation of his success and his origins to campaign for the higher learning opportunities that America’s Youth are privileged with. In search of the American dream, he and his wife have a home in a quite Chicago suburb, while he pursues his lifelong dream of becoming a Best-Selling Author; essentially solidifying his place among the immortals of literature. |