America: Year One

Wow, it is unbelievable that a year has passed since my repatriation to the States. Never again would I want to live through May 4th 2008, the day of my return to California, as it was far more difficult to return to the US than it was to move to Japan. For the first time in my life I felt uprooted. Nearly a decade in Japan was the only stable period in my life, hence it was only natural that tearing myself from the only place I felt at home, would be infinitely torturous. But in retrospect, leaving Japan when I did has proven to be perfect timing, as the economy there has descended into the benki.

That being said, returning to the States was not so bad. Thanks to this catastrophic economy, I was forced to form my own company and publish my book independently. Let it be known that I did attempt to find 'legitimate' work upon my initial return to the US. But soon acquiesced to focus on bringing the book to market. Best decision I made. Thanks to every single person who made it happen - names too numerous to list - including my hundreds of readers and supporters thus far. Things are moving along slowly but surely and Black Passenger will be distributed internationally by the beginning of July.

Let the tour begin! Can't wait to meet all of you in person.