An Author’s Journey
Genki Media is entering the world of book publishing with the completion of three book titles to be released over the course of 2024.
“Although our historic expertise has been in editorial for print and online as well as journalism, it was time to add the title of author to my content resume,” remarked Michael M Clements.
Publishing Pipeline
Genki Media is currently negotiating publishing and printing rights for the titles, beginning with “Poetic Dispatches from the Analog Age,” with a release target of Spring 2024. As with all things Genki Media the following titles will be creative, innovative and boundary breaking.
Poetic Dispatches from the Analog Age
Genre: Hybrid—Poetry / Creative Nonfiction / Art / Photography / Nostalgic Ephemera
Word Count: 21,000 words
Pages: 347
Publish Date: Fall 2024
Synopsis: “Poetic Dispatches from the Analog Age” is a captivating collection born out of the COVID-19 pandemic. This work is a journey of rediscovery, unearthing a trove of pre-millennial poetry, short stories, photos, art, and keepsakes. It’s a nostalgic scrapbook that maps the author’s adolescent odyssey during the late 20th century. The anthology is a vintage delight, offering timeless lessons still pertinent in our modern digital era.
The Bali Paradigm
Genre: Poetry—Chapbook
Word Count: 10,000 words
Pages: 60
Publish Date: Fall 2024
Synopsis: “The Bali Paradigm” is a poetic narrative capturing the author’s bold life change. In the summer of 2023, he made the daring decision to sell everything, leave his job, and, along with his family, relocate to a breathtaking island paradise in pursuit of a sustainable lifestyle and the fulfillment of dreams. This chapbook is a vivid portrayal of the first six months of this dramatic shift, offering readers a front-row seat to the emotional and inspirational highs and lows of this significant family transformation.
Florida Man
Genre: Short Stories—Creative Nonfiction
Word Count: 10,000 words
Pages: 40
Publish Date: Winter 2024
Synopsis:
In his captivating collection of short stories, Michael M. Clements takes readers back to his roots in the unique backdrop of 1980s suburban Florida, skirting the edges of a sprawling swamp. From this distinctive starting point, he weaves a series of engaging and mystical short stories. These narratives traverse the diverse experiences of an array of characters, each on their own quest for spiritual enlightenment and purpose in a world increasingly defined by commercialism and rigid structures. Clements’ storytelling artfully explores the complex interplay between environment, personal journeys, and the universal search for deeper meaning in life.